Sticky Stamp Problem

Guys,

When I usuall soak my stamps, some of them (usually recent US stamps) are still sticky and if I try to put them in my stock book, the stamp will just stick in the stock book. On the other hand, if I put it in an envelope, the other stamps will get damaged as it will stick in the sticky stamp.

I would appreciate any advice that could be given.

Thank you very much

John

Hi John......

Some have no remedy......but, I've had some luck using 91% Isoprophyl Alcohol......rubbing alcohol......found at any drug store or Wallmart. It can sometimes take a little work carefully rubbing in the alcohol to remove the gum but some stamps a worth it.

Linns Stamp News publishes an ongoing list of unsoakable stamps. I and a few others here generaly post the list when found in Linns. There will probably be an up date soon.

Thanks very much. By the way, will the colors of the stamps be damaged if it gets in contact with isopropyl alcohol? Thanks again

No damage at all.....just be careful when you rub in on....perfs bend very easily.

ok Thanks!!

Use baby powder on the back side to take care of the goo.

Wow...thats a very unique way of solving the problem but I will give it a try. Thanks!

I know it sounds different but it does work.

Unfortunately, I dont have any powder with me right now so I tried lotion and it did took out a little of its stickiness...

You could put them in "Hawid" (I think that are stamp mounts, in English - http://media.auvito.de/images/cache...4f1bda9e.jpg ). When they stick in there, they can't do any damage to other stamps (or themselves).

Or you could stick them on a piece of pergamin on purpose, so that their "sticky parts" are covered

Also I don't think that the powder should be replaced with lotion, or am I wrong again

I agree with you Drudenfus I wouldn't use lotion.

Dianne

Ah come on tell me you didn't use lotion?
I said BABY POWDER.

You kill me, but since you did it how did it work out?

it worked! ...no kidding..i guss sometimes it pays off to be resourceful

Good for you I don't think I would of tried that one.

It was worth the risk :)

I just checked again my stamps and the lotion didnt work..Ill try later the powder as suggested earlier