Red Sun tobacco cards

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Posted By: mr. moses

Distilled water. Room temperature. DO NOT RUB THE SURFACE gently or otherwise. Be MOST careful NOT to soak too long. I like to CHANGE the water every 15 minutes or so that the cards don't re-absorb whatever matter is soaking out. If not working WARM the water and try again. Animal based glue will not soak in your lifetime. SOME cards are made with fibers and or inks that will cause the cards to separate, fade, bleed, and whatever. Try ONE card. Be VERY careful when the cards are wet as they will crease or lose surface if not handled with care while they are wet (especially when you are trying to remove them from the water). Dry card BETWEEN 4/5 sheets of computer or typing paper with significant weight to keep the cards flat (I use a large book that exceeds the size of the paper and then put some serious weight on top of that). CHANGE the paper every 15-20 minutes for the first hour or two and then once or twice the first day. I keep the cards pressed for 2/3 DAYS. Exercise caution and move slowly. Do NOT think that because the card LOOKS dry that the whole card is. Stop too early and card may stain, curl, or wrinkle. Best of luck.........