Hippopotamus Christmas Tree Ornament: Patterns Are All Removed

Over 200 handmade wooden hippopotamus Christmas tree ornaments are spread across my Jorgensen/Pony portable workbench, allowing the solvent to dry after removing the labels.

There are 93 handmade wooden hippopotamus Christmas tree ornaments spread across my Shopsmith tablesaw table, allowing the solvent to dry after removing the labels.

My Ornaments

 If you’re into woodworking or crafting, you know that the details really matter, and removing patterns cleanly is a crucial step in the process.

I have developed a method for removing the patterns that’s both efficient and effective. Here’s how I do it:

First, I wet each pattern with mineral spirits. It’s essential to let the spirits sit for a short period, allowing them to soften and dissolve the glue. This step is key because it means that when I finally pull the patterns off, most of the adhesive comes off with them. 

After removing the patterns, I often find some residue left behind on the wood. Not to worry! A quick wipe with a blue paper towel takes care of that little bit of leftover glue. And any stubborn adhesive remaining in the wood will be sanded away during the finishing of the flat surfaces. 

With 283 hippopotamus ornaments in this batch, it takes me about 4 hours to complete the entire removal process. While I could technically do this without the solvent, I’ve learned that it takes significantly longer and can be a bit more tedious.

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