How to Remove Wine Labels for Collecting
Soak the bottle in hot water for 15 minutes., Remove the bottle from the hot water., Dry the label.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Soak the bottle in hot water for 15 minutes.
If wished, you can purchase a chlorinated soap from a store that carries wine-making equipment and add a little of this following the instructions.
This will help to dissolve the glue. -
Step 2: Remove the bottle from the hot water.
Gently peel the label off the bottle. , Face it glue-side upwards on a clean surface to dry; facing it upwards this will make sure that it doesn't stick to anything else as it dries.
Alternatively, place it glue-side down on a sheet of fine white paper and cut around the paper after the glue of the label has re-stuck to the paper.
The method that you use will depend on how you wish to store and display your wine labels; the latter method has the advantage of strengthening the label but is probably not as collectible as keeping it free of paper. -
Step 3: Dry the label.
Detailed Guide
If wished, you can purchase a chlorinated soap from a store that carries wine-making equipment and add a little of this following the instructions.
This will help to dissolve the glue.
Gently peel the label off the bottle. , Face it glue-side upwards on a clean surface to dry; facing it upwards this will make sure that it doesn't stick to anything else as it dries.
Alternatively, place it glue-side down on a sheet of fine white paper and cut around the paper after the glue of the label has re-stuck to the paper.
The method that you use will depend on how you wish to store and display your wine labels; the latter method has the advantage of strengthening the label but is probably not as collectible as keeping it free of paper.
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