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Gummed Paper Labels: Paper Backed with Gum Arabic, Moistened to Stick
Before self-adhesive labels, labels and stamps were gummed: the back is coated with a water-soluble gum such as gum arabic, left to dry, and moistened when the label is put on. Coat a sheet of paper, dry it flat, and cut it into labels.
The picture: our diagram, coating to cut labels.
Beginner
An afternoon, plus drying
Instructions
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Make the gum
Make the gum
Soak gum arabic in about twice its weight of warm water until dissolved, warm it gently in a double boiler and strain out bits.
Materials for this step:
Gum Arabic50 g
Water0.1 literTools needed:
Mixing Bowl Set
Double Boiler
Fine Sieve2
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Coat the back
Coat the back
Brush a thin, even coat on the back of the paper sheet. Let it dry and give it a second thin coat.
Materials for this step:
Paper2 sheetsTools needed:
Glue Brush
Drying Rack3
3
Dry flat
Dry flat
When the gum is dry to the touch, put the sheet between flat boards under a light weight so it does not curl.
Tools needed:
Flat Wooden Press Board (pair)
Pressing Weights4
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Cut the labels
Cut the labels
Write or print on the front, then cut the sheet into labels. To fix one, moisten the gummed side and press it on.
Tools needed:
Craft Knife
RulerTools Required
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