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How can I un-stick envelopes. I tried the freezer trick, but it didn't work.
 
Posts: 544 | Location: upstate New York, USA | Registered: Mar 15, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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So.....are these just empty/unused envelopes, that maybe got stored where there was high humidity?
If they are...TOSS them out!
 
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You need steam to unstick the envelopes. I used to open sealed envelopes with steam when I was nosey child. The steam doesn't destroy the glue and you can reglue the envelopes. If you don't want to spend a lot of time over a steaming pot or tea kettle try a steam iron or microwave oven with a cup of water in it.
 
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slit them with a letter opener then reseal with tape or glue when you use them.


Life is GOOD!!
 
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Originally posted by still tryin:
You need steam to unstick the envelopes. I used to open sealed envelopes with steam when I was nosey child. The steam doesn't destroy the glue and you can reglue the envelopes. If you don't want to spend a lot of time over a steaming pot or tea kettle try a steam iron or microwave oven with a cup of water in it.
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This response cracked me up Smile, but I agree that the steam method is probably your best bet.

Then again, you can find inexpensive envelopes in a dollar store.

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They are for greeting cards, so are a special size, not regular business size.
 
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Ah.
 
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