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Various methods of potentially removing photos which were 'saved' in photo albums with magnetic plastic sheets -resulting in the fronts and/or backs being stuck inside the albums.
HOW TO remove these photos? Some trial and error methods and sources listed below.
<span style="font-size: 14pt">NOTE: ALWAYS scan the photos into computer FIRST BEFORE attempting any of these removal techniques!!</span>
HOW TO remove suggestions...source Helium.com
similar suggestions HER at About.com
<span style="font-size: 14pt">PRODUCTS AVAILABLE</span>
One of the suggestions is to use a putty knife -warmed- however there are products available such as a "<span style="font-weight: bold">hot knife"</span> - looks a bit like a flat blade exacto but it has a heating element for the blade. It's all one piece and you can dial the heat settings. Some have 10-15 tips. Very easy to use without causing any damage and great for removing old tape from photos and documents. They may be available from University Products, Inc. - another supplier like Gaylord and Light Impressions that specializes in preservation supply.
<span style="font-weight: bold">Un-Du</span> made by a company of the same name. Available at most hobby or craft store. It is acid free and photo safe. The scrapbookers mantra. This temporarily makes any pressure sensitive adhesive slick, or anyway not sticky. This product was designed to get photos out of magnetic albums. Adhere the photos to plain white acid free cardstock to cover any adhesive left on back. This is available in reams from most office supply stores.
Various methods of potentially removing photos which were 'saved' in photo albums with magnetic plastic sheets -resulting in the fronts and/or backs being stuck inside the albums.
HOW TO remove these photos? Some trial and error methods and sources listed below.
<span style="font-size: 14pt">NOTE: ALWAYS scan the photos into computer FIRST BEFORE attempting any of these removal techniques!!</span>
HOW TO remove suggestions...source Helium.com
similar suggestions HER at About.com
<span style="font-size: 14pt">PRODUCTS AVAILABLE</span>
One of the suggestions is to use a putty knife -warmed- however there are products available such as a "<span style="font-weight: bold">hot knife"</span> - looks a bit like a flat blade exacto but it has a heating element for the blade. It's all one piece and you can dial the heat settings. Some have 10-15 tips. Very easy to use without causing any damage and great for removing old tape from photos and documents. They may be available from University Products, Inc. - another supplier like Gaylord and Light Impressions that specializes in preservation supply.
<span style="font-weight: bold">Un-Du</span> made by a company of the same name. Available at most hobby or craft store. It is acid free and photo safe. The scrapbookers mantra. This temporarily makes any pressure sensitive adhesive slick, or anyway not sticky. This product was designed to get photos out of magnetic albums. Adhere the photos to plain white acid free cardstock to cover any adhesive left on back. This is available in reams from most office supply stores.
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