re: decorator sample books question
#6
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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For those samples that refuse to part with the glued on paper strips, we use the cloth part, too much trouble trying to get it all off on some of them. We have made quilts out of the fabric, large and smaller pieces and gave them away to charity. Even pieced some of the larger ones for backings. Wear like iron and cheap when you get them free.
Just cut off the parts where the paper won't come off and save your time, water don't seem to remove the glue.
Carol J.
Just cut off the parts where the paper won't come off and save your time, water don't seem to remove the glue.
Carol J.
#7
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Location: Michigan
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First try to just peel it off. A fair number of the ones I have will come off. If not, remove the page from the book & microwave it for like 10 - 20 - 30 seconds. You will need to experiment a bit. This usually will heat the glue a bit and you can peel the paper right off. Stand right there & don't walk away. Use tweezers. Be careful!
Here's a pic of the best staple remover to get the books apart. It's a swingline.
Here's a pic of the best staple remover to get the books apart. It's a swingline.
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thanks for the tip
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
First try to just peel it off. A fair number of the ones I have will come off. If not, remove the page from the book & microwave it for like 10 - 20 - 30 seconds. You will need to experiment a bit. This usually will heat the glue a bit and you can peel the paper right off. Stand right there & don't walk away. Use tweezers. Be careful!
Here's a pic of the best staple remover to get the books apart. It's a swingline.
Here's a pic of the best staple remover to get the books apart. It's a swingline.
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