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How to Stick Stamps With Glue

Serious stamp collectors use hinges or mounts to secure stamps in their albums, because sticking them in with glue will significantly reduce value. When collecting stamps just for fun or sentimental value, however, hobbyists can make their own glue to mount stamps. Stamp glue is also useful for attaching stamps to envelopes when their adhesive backing fails to stick.

Things You'll Need

Saucepan
1 packet unflavored gelatin
1/2 tsp. clear corn syrup
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Small flat paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Boil 2 Tbsp. water in a saucepan and remove from heat.
- 2
  Add the packet of gelatin. Stir until dissolved.
- 3
  Mix in 2 Tbsp. cold water, the corn syrup and the almond extract. Stir until well incorporated.
- 4
  Paint the glue solution onto the backs of the stamps and wait for it to dry.
- 5
  Lick the glue or use a wet sponge to make it sticky again. Apply the stamps to envelopes or a stamp album.

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