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  • ani mcneice January 19, 2011 at 12:53pm

    Thanks Pam!

    I am off to look at your CBG's!

    Ani x

    Pam Hsieh said:

    Hi Ani.  I soaked them in warm soapy water (i have 8 boxes) and then scraped the paper off with finger nails and a small kitchen knife.

    However, now the next step is to get the glue off. I hear nail polish remover will do it.

    and then........ when it's dry, sand with rough paper and wipe off with wet/damp cloth.

    and then....... when that's dry, sand with fine paper and brush off with dry paint brush.

    and then........ paint the insides.

    and then........ when dry, paint the bottom and one side of the lids.

    and then....... when dry, pain the other side of the lids and the outsides.

    Since I only have tme on the weekend, my big question is............... How many weeks is this going to take?

    All the instructions I read make it sound like a quick project, but it obviously isn't.

    Thanks, Pam

  • Pam Hsieh January 17, 2011 at 4:08pm

    Hi Ani.  I soaked them in warm soapy water (i have 8 boxes) and then scraped the paper off with finger nails and a small kitchen knife.

    However, now the next step is to get the glue off. I hear nail polish remover will do it.

    and then........ when it's dry, sand with rough paper and wipe off with wet/damp cloth.

    and then....... when that's dry, sand with fine paper and brush off with dry paint brush.

    and then........ paint the insides.

    and then........ when dry, paint the bottom and one side of the lids.

    and then....... when dry, pain the other side of the lids and the outsides.

    Since I only have tme on the weekend, my big question is............... How many weeks is this going to take?

    All the instructions I read make it sound like a quick project, but it obviously isn't.

    Thanks, Pam

  • ani mcneice April 21, 2009 at 3:49pm
    I managed to remove the paper covering from the cigar box! = )
    I got as much off as i could by peeling, then i used warm water and washing up liquid trying not to get it too wet. then it just came off with a little bit of scraping.

    Thanks for your help everyone
    Ani
  • B Tal April 21, 2009 at 8:36am
    Hey Ani, i havent tried it on boxes but WD-40 works great for removing glue residue. spray on the paper and let sit a min or two to soften the glue underneath.
  • Rich April 18, 2009 at 8:16am
    For getting rid of the smaller labels that won't peel off or the gummy residue that's left after you remove a label, , I keep a little bottle of "hand sanitizer" around. It's actually mostly alcohol.
  • ani mcneice April 17, 2009 at 12:56pm
    Thanks everyone for your help.
    Ani x
  • Paul Doug April 16, 2009 at 10:32pm
    Might try soaking in Mineral Spirits,
  • ani mcneice April 16, 2009 at 12:55pm
    Thanks Bob
    Thanks for the advice, looks like i am going to be busy!
  • ani mcneice April 16, 2009 at 11:19am
    Thanks Wade
  • Wade April 16, 2009 at 11:09am
    Some labels can be removed with heat and a lot of patience. Heat up with a heat gun or hair dryer, let it cool slightly and peel. I use plastic razor blades for this. You might also try a large paint remover scraper-. I've learned the hard way that sometimes it's easier to go with what the box already is. If it is tattered go with an old primative look. If you want new and modern, spend 2 or 3 bucks and get a new box. It will save you lots of time and frustration that way!
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