How to save a vintage sticker?

Mod podge can ruin the sticker if it gets too wet. Do not use windex over the sticker NEVER. You can go to a craft/artist supply store and buy some Gesso it is a milky white material that drys clear and is a water base acrylic material that will preserve the decal.

I have an antique icebox that has a sticker saying where it was made. It was crumbling, but I sealed what was left of it with polyurethane when I restored the icebox. That was over 40 years ago and it's still there. I would try polycrylic, but test it on the edge of the sticker to make sure the ink doesn't run.

Hello. I would suggest to sandwich it in between two layers of plexiglass or glass. Display it out of direct sunlight. Hope this helps.

Hi Kirsten, I think this may help you out,

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Do not sandwich it between two pieces of glass. Any moisture that gets trapped will in between them will destroy the sticker. Conservators of artworks never put glass over any art. I would not use polyurethane since it can crack and peel over time. A clear spray glaze would be the best to use. Mod Podge would be fine. The clear coat Deb K suggest would work also.

Hi! Mod Podge often works well. I would work very slowly to preserve the sticker. Consider the amount of shine you want before picking which Mod Podge you're using. Good luck!

Hi Kirsten. I would use Mod Podge to preserve your sticker. Be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight too. Good luck Kirsten. I hope you are well.

Oh that's beautiful Kristen. No wonder you want to preserve it. Mod podge will work and I would suggest having a look at this handy guide so you can pick the right one - https://modpodgerocksblog.com/mod-podge-formula-guide-youve-been/ The lady who runs the blog is also super helpful and will be more than willing to answer any specific questions you may have.

You got a lot of great ideas here. I think it really depends on the material of the sticker and its condition. If it were me, I would call the local historical society and ask for their advice. They would probably be able to give you the best answer. And in my experience decoupage gel can ruin paper or cause it to run if it gets too wet. I'd be wary...

Hello there,

Mod Podge should be great or you could cover it with Clear Contact . best wishes.

I would be really careful about using something to take it off. If it is just the sticker you want, what about getting a glass place to cut out the glass around the sticker? Would that work for you?

the sticker will probably fall apart if you try to remove it because of its age -why not have the door cut down into a size you like to hang on your wall? you could even frame it if you wanted

here is more info for you

http://www.ala.org/alcts/preservationweek/advice/fruitboxlabels

I would be very cautious taking it off so that it doesn't rip. Maybe you could use the glass behind it in a frame too so that you preserve it all

Can you put a piece of glass or plexi glass over the whole think to preserve it?

I dont think you need to put anything on it .. I would just frame it behind glass

Can you sandwich it between another piece of glass? I’d contact a conservator for best practices.

Hi Kirsten. I would use Mod Podge to preserve your sticker. Be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight too. Good luck Kirsten. I hope you are well.

You could spray it with a clear coat like Krylon.

Cut out the glass and sticker in one piece and then move it where you want to display it (very nice find by the way my mom worked for Bell about 50 years ago).

Cut it out and place inbetween another piece of glass. Sort of like a glass protective layer to keep the design from degrading more.

What a save! I hope one of the suggested methods works well for you. You certainly want to preserve that bit of your history.

Hi Kirsten, I think your mod podge idea is fabulous! You could also use Diamond coat for this.

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