How to separate the stamps from the envelope without damaging them
The fact that a stamp has gone through the system of shipping costs does not mean that it is destined for the wastebasket. A great way to expand your stamp collection is by looking for used stamps, which are postage stamps with the postage stamp and still glued to your envelopes. You can release the paper seals by immersing them in water and dissolving the glue. After the stamps are dry, they will be ready for your album.
You will need to:- Scissors
- Bowl with water
- Paper towels or a newspaper without color
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Use the scissors to trim excess paper around the seals . Be careful to avoid the perforated edges of the seals.
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Fill a deep dish with cold to warm water. Put the stamps in the water with the face of the photo facing up. Make sure the seals have space to float and do not stick together.
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Leave the seals in the water until the glue dissolves and the paper slides easily off the seals. Rinse the back of the mark carefully in fresh water to ensure that all debris from the glue has been removed.
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Dry the stamps by putting them on paper towels or newspapers. Place the stamps in a single layer, without touching.
Tips- For stamps on colored paper, use cool water instead of hot water. If the water becomes stained before the glue dissolves, empty the container and refill it with clean water.
- After their seals have dried, they can become wrinkled or wrinkled. Place them inside the pages of a heavy book to crush them again.
- Some self-adhesive seals have a water-soluble backing, and it may be necessary to soak them for an hour or more.
