Painted collectible houses (Cats Meow Villages) Stuck
I reached out to the manufacturer but they had little advice. When I try to pry them apart the paint pulls off one house and sticks to the next. Help! My entire collection is at risk.
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KMS Woodworks on Jul 24, 2013Test one with a bit of WD40...the great lubricating properties may allow them to break free. My only concern would be that the WD might affect the paint...so testing first would confirm.Helpful Reply
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Diane on Jul 24, 2013thanks @KMS Woodworks. I will try this.Helpful Reply
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Rose White on Jul 25, 2013Try placing them in the oven at a low temp until the paint softens and then try gently pulling them apart. Don't use the WD40 before attempting this as it is probably flammable.Helpful Reply
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Judy on Jul 25, 2013Hair dryer? I got a couple of my hand painted projects unstuck with a hair dryer on high, but there was a little damage...Helpful Reply
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Accentuations! on Jul 25, 2013I live a few miles from their museum and workshop...would you like their info? they would know best!Helpful Reply
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Diane on Jul 25, 2013Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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Diane on Jul 25, 2013judy.... I contacted them first. They were not helpful at all. Rose, I was wondering if dry heat might work. I will let you know.Helpful Reply
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Diane on Jul 25, 2013sorry.... I meant Sallie. :-)Helpful Reply
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Dee on Jul 25, 2013Hi I know how cute these villages are! I would not try heat it cn melt the paint more. I would Ty putting them in the freeer. I would try both wrapped and in wrapped.Helpful Reply
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Diane on Jul 30, 2013Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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