Post by tomiseksj on Jul 1, 2014 16:14:31 GMT
I'm surprised that after almost a year in existence, we still don't have a hinge-specific thread on the forum.
However, there are a number of threads that contain tips on using hinges so I thought I'd consolidate them here so others can pile on.
However, there are a number of threads that contain tips on using hinges so I thought I'd consolidate them here so others can pile on.
Depending on the humidity of your environment, Zuzu, all stamp hinges may curl to some degree.
Using long nosed pointy tongs / tweezers can assist enormously.
Most hinges come in little groups of 4 or 5, and when they begin to curl, to separate each group you can use the trick....
Lie them flat, gum side down and flatten them out somewhat, then moisten the tip of a finger and dab the top hinge on the ungummed side
they should seperate one by one easily, and picked off with your tongs.
If they are uncurled and in groups, sometimes put them in a box (I use a clean Chinese takeaway plastic container) and shake.
See rod222 's original post here.
Using long nosed pointy tongs / tweezers can assist enormously.
Most hinges come in little groups of 4 or 5, and when they begin to curl, to separate each group you can use the trick....
Lie them flat, gum side down and flatten them out somewhat, then moisten the tip of a finger and dab the top hinge on the ungummed side
they should seperate one by one easily, and picked off with your tongs.
If they are uncurled and in groups, sometimes put them in a box (I use a clean Chinese takeaway plastic container) and shake.
See rod222 's original post here.
I do not lift the stamp hinges, too dangerous with "thins", I place one leg of the PRINZ long pointy tongs under the stamp, and sever the hinge.
one still has to be careful, with Romania the gum "grabs" sometimes near the hinge, esp if one has slobbered.
If they are Dennison hinges, then removal is a dream.
See rod222 's original post here.
one still has to be careful, with Romania the gum "grabs" sometimes near the hinge, esp if one has slobbered.
If they are Dennison hinges, then removal is a dream.
See rod222 's original post here.
Hinging.
I would recommend you use some stamps as practice, there is an art to it,
I use budget stamp hinges Prinz, around $3 per 1000, and they work fabulously,
the trick is to find a method (other than your tongue ) to moisten the mucilage.
Practice, practice,practice.
Employing long nose pointy tweezers I find invaluable in handling hinges.
A correct hinge, should leave hardly a mark on your stamp, and lift off the page easily.
if it doesn't and grabs, you have slobbered too much.
Occaisionally a stamp in my collection "lets go" and slips on the page,
this is an indication I am hinging correctly.
I debate the position of the hinge, I don't use hinges so I can look under the stamps bottom,
I already know that, I use the hinge to affix, keep it well clear of the perforations,
that can easily cause damage.
Coming from Vario pages to a hinged page, should see your enjoyment and satisfaction quotient rise by about 80%
Your big challenge with hinged pages is to find an acceptable vehicle for interpage safety,
hinged stamp page against another hinged page is a recipe for disaster.
Removing hinged stamps.
If the previous caretaker of the stamps hinged somewhat correctly, yet the hinges are grabbing, I employ the long nose pointy tweezers,
slide one leg under the stamp, and sever the hinge via the sharp edge of the tongs.
This prevents bending or creasing the stamp.
If the stamp is grabbing by the gum on the stamp, then the caretaker has possibly used his tongue and mositened both the stamp gum and the hinge.
Good luck with removing those.
See rod222 's original post here.
I would recommend you use some stamps as practice, there is an art to it,
I use budget stamp hinges Prinz, around $3 per 1000, and they work fabulously,
the trick is to find a method (other than your tongue ) to moisten the mucilage.
Practice, practice,practice.
Employing long nose pointy tweezers I find invaluable in handling hinges.
A correct hinge, should leave hardly a mark on your stamp, and lift off the page easily.
if it doesn't and grabs, you have slobbered too much.
Occaisionally a stamp in my collection "lets go" and slips on the page,
this is an indication I am hinging correctly.
I debate the position of the hinge, I don't use hinges so I can look under the stamps bottom,
I already know that, I use the hinge to affix, keep it well clear of the perforations,
that can easily cause damage.
Coming from Vario pages to a hinged page, should see your enjoyment and satisfaction quotient rise by about 80%
Your big challenge with hinged pages is to find an acceptable vehicle for interpage safety,
hinged stamp page against another hinged page is a recipe for disaster.
Removing hinged stamps.
If the previous caretaker of the stamps hinged somewhat correctly, yet the hinges are grabbing, I employ the long nose pointy tweezers,
slide one leg under the stamp, and sever the hinge via the sharp edge of the tongs.
This prevents bending or creasing the stamp.
If the stamp is grabbing by the gum on the stamp, then the caretaker has possibly used his tongue and mositened both the stamp gum and the hinge.
Good luck with removing those.
See rod222 's original post here.
