unmounting to reposition stamps....

debbi taylor · 2010-07-25, 10:28 AM

Is there a way to unmount stamps to reposition them when they have been stuck for a while without damaging the foam?? I have a couple of stamps that I want to reposition and trim the rubber on if possible - any help would be appreciated

thanks x

talarria · 2010-07-25, 10:44 AM

Warm the adhesive up by putting them in the microwave for a few seconds, the adhesive should be pliable enough to reposition.

Craftsgalore · 2010-07-25, 11:35 AM

Yep, I've unmounted a few of my old non-su stamps in the microwave. Only needs a few seconds

Rachel · 2010-07-25, 12:24 PM

Yup - just a warning really is a few seconds only

stampin abi · 2010-07-26, 01:34 PM

i used my hairdryer or my heat tool ( too scared to use the microwave i have a tendancy to blow them up!)

debbi taylor · 2010-07-26, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stampin abi

i used my hairdryer or my heat tool ( too scared to use the microwave i have a tendancy to blow them up!)

lol heat gun is on table - may give that a go... these are on my list of things to do (it is very long!)

thx x

cupcake · 2010-07-26, 03:21 PM

Im way to chicken to try the microwave

Loraine Arderne · 2010-07-26, 04:09 PM

Hold a workshop and have an over-zelous customer try out the stampin scrub! Works a treat...............!

Ok, this did happen and I am being sarcastic and thank goodness the stamp stuck back on the wooden block unharmed, lol!

Loraine

stampycarol · 2010-07-26, 05:22 PM

The microwave works a treat!....... 10 seconds should do it, no more! I have done a few like this over the years

Lorraine · 2010-07-26, 08:03 PM

I have just peeled one off without any heat and haven't damaged the foam. I had mounted on upside down and it's been on the block a while lol

2010-07-25, 10:28 AM	#1
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2010-07-25, 10:44 AM	#2
talarria Administrator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London England! Posts: 3,464 Blog Entries: 2 Images: 190	Warm the adhesive up by putting them in the microwave for a few seconds, the adhesive should be pliable enough to reposition.
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2010-07-25, 11:35 AM	#3
Craftsgalore Shimmery Stamper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,831 Images: 36	Yep, I've unmounted a few of my old non-su stamps in the microwave. Only needs a few seconds
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2010-07-25, 12:24 PM	#4
Rachel Shimmery Stamper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Near Warwick Posts: 4,703 Blog Entries: 1 Images: 68	Yup - just a warning really is a few seconds only
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2010-07-26, 01:34 PM	#5
stampin abi Shimmery Stamper Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Austell, Cornwall Posts: 1,048 Blog Entries: 2 Images: 80	i used my hairdryer or my heat tool ( too scared to use the microwave i have a tendancy to blow them up!)
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2010-07-26, 03:21 PM	#7
cupcake Sparkly Stamper Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bromley/South London Posts: 775 Images: 13	Im way to chicken to try the microwave
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2010-07-26, 04:09 PM	#8
Loraine Arderne Shiny Stamper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shifnal, Shropshire Posts: 327 Images: 16	Hold a workshop and have an over-zelous customer try out the stampin scrub! Works a treat...............! Ok, this did happen and I am being sarcastic and thank goodness the stamp stuck back on the wooden block unharmed, lol! Loraine
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2010-07-26, 05:22 PM	#9
stampycarol Sparkly Stamper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bedford Posts: 650 Images: 74	The microwave works a treat!....... 10 seconds should do it, no more! I have done a few like this over the years
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2010-07-26, 08:03 PM	#10
Lorraine Sparkly Stamper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 555	I have just peeled one off without any heat and haven't damaged the foam. I had mounted on upside down and it's been on the block a while lol
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