Unmounting Wood Mounts

[bethrich]

Has anyone unmounted their wood mounts? I'm thinking about doing that and would really appreciate some input on that.

[troublesmom]

I know that Laurie B did it. I can find out how to do it tomorrow as I've been thinking about it myself. Now that SU is doing stamps with acrylic blocks.

[mpizzazz]

It's been many years ago that I unmounted most of my wood stamps. Many will peel right off the wood but some need a little time in the microwave to loosen the glue. If I had it to do again, I would get rid of the foam cushion as well and just keep the rubber. Some of that foam stays so sticky that it is hard to take on and off of an acrylic block. Also it tends to peel off unevenly and some sticks to the block. I would get rid of it right away so you don't have to mess with it later.
I did leave all my CS stamps mounted so I don't know how easy they are to unmount.

[pamcook]

Yes, stick them in the microwave for a few seconds (10 seconds or less). A lot of people have done that so you might find more specifics on google.
If anyone has them (and would like to RAK them...), I could use about 10 that are about 3 x 4 inches.

[ChristyB]

If anyone has them (and would like to RAK them...), I could use about 10 that are about 3 x 4 inches.

what are you doing with them???? inquiring minds want to know

[pamcook]

I'm going to make a nativity set for Mia. You make the characters out of felt and glue them onto the blocks. The one I saw was on pieces of 2 x 4 but I think the stamp blocks would already have such a nice finish. I'll have to dig through my stash to see if I have one I can use and post it.

[ChristyB]

I'm going to make a nativity set for Mia. You make the characters out of felt and glue them onto the blocks. The one I saw was on pieces of 2 x 4 but I think the stamp blocks would already have such a nice finish. I'll have to dig through my stash to see if I have one I can use and post it.

My parents made one of these when Shai was little. My dad did all the wood cutting and mom did all the felt parts. They still play with it. Though I don't know--making a tower out of baby Jesus ,Mary & the donkeys is sacraligious -is it?

[bethrich]

Marianne, I think that unmounting everything that is NOT CS is a wonderful idea. That would probably get the rest of my WMs down to a manageable size. Thanks for that idea.

Pam C, I'll have plenty of wood blocks for you.
Can you wait until Recreate? Otherwise I'm thinking we could connect on any Saturday morning when I go to Jenny Craig at Southpoint.

[pamcook]

March is fine! Thank you!