Fixing Hot Stamps (1 Viewer)

[BamaT8ter]

You may be able to get a better shape from that brush by trimming not only the width, but trimming the length so it’s stubby like a blunt toothpick but still can wick some paint. Just a thought...

That’s not a bad idea. I’ll try that.

 

[johnsj12]

Picked up some Christmasy $5s on eBay for cheap but the hot stamps were worn off. Ultra fine tip gold paint pen works pretty good if the stamp grooves are still there and you have a steady hand. I’m not sure how well it will work on the smaller print on the back but for the denomination side it’s ok.

 

[Colquhoun]

Picked up some Christmasy $5s on eBay for cheap but the hot stamps were worn off. Ultra fine tip gold paint pen works pretty good if the stamp grooves are still there and you have a steady hand. I’m not sure how well it will work on the smaller print on the back but for the denomination side it’s ok.

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While that may be a gold marker, tends to look darker, like a bronze with a patina. Maybe it’s just the lighting.
That paint that @BamaT8ter is using seems “brighter” or more reflective.

 

[ekricket]

Picked up some Christmasy $5s on eBay for cheap but the hot stamps were worn off. Ultra fine tip gold paint pen works pretty good if the stamp grooves are still there and you have a steady hand. I’m not sure how well it will work on the smaller print on the back but for the denomination side it’s ok.

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You guys need a glue pen that small, put the glue in the grooves, then brush on some gold leaf, it only sticks to the glue, brush off the residue, viola!

 

[johnsj12]

While that may be a gold marker, tends to look darker, like a bronze with a patina. Maybe it’s just the lighting.
That paint that @BamaT8ter is using seems “brighter” or more reflective.

Yeah lighting is poor in that room plus it’s about to storm. Here’s a better photo.

 

[ekricket]

Yeah lighting is poor in that room plus it’s about to storm. Here’s a better photo.

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Impressive! I’ve got a bunch now that I may have to peel labels off of if I can get these results!

 

[Klobberer]

Picked up some Christmasy $5s on eBay for cheap but the hot stamps were worn off. Ultra fine tip gold paint pen works pretty good if the stamp grooves are still there and you have a steady hand. I’m not sure how well it will work on the smaller print on the back but for the denomination side it’s ok.

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Fill in the top hats for some serious bling.

 

[johnsj12]

End result

 

[Brookston]

Thought I'd share my experience. Got some chips where the stamp was clearly oxidized. Used a tiny bit of lemon juice and salt with a tooth brush.