How to remove wooden decals from antique furniture ?





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If these were glued on I can imagine they would be quite difficult to get off without damaging the surface underneath. I think I would leave them.
Hi Kbo6443969, Try putting some unused cooking oil on the decals, let it soak in for an hour or so and then see if the decals can be slowly peeled up & off. The oil should not harm the wood but should make the glue release. Hope it works for you.
Go to http://www.bobvila.com, do a search for "How to removed glue from wood." Several answers are listed.
The glue itself already done damage, Is there space between the furniture and decoration to pry it off? Try a pick of some sort to make a space then pry off? I doubt goo gone will ruin your redo just make sure to clean up well after it's oily and will show up with tung oil!! Good luck!!
A combination did the trick. Mayonnaise, direct heat from a blow dryer, and some gentle prying around the edges. They popped off damage free. Thanks, all!
Keep putting warm vinegar in small amounts on top where the two pieces meet.. Eventually, with a bit of luck, the vinegar will soften the glue enough for the piece to be removed.
Thin butter knife or something firm plastic so not to scratch get behind it and pop it