When thin layers of paper ~ or wood ~ or any substance ~ are glued together they are called laminates. The success of the lamination depends on the materials being glued and the adhesive used. When there is a failure the items come apart ~ or delaminate. Here I plan to illustrate some common delaminations ~ some are useful ~ some disastrous ~ some can be rectified.
If I am to re-use packaging I like to remove any labels. This practice goes back many years ago when I sent a package to someone and the post office delivered it to me next day ~ because my address was still visible, albeit on the other side from that of the stampe and correct address. The labels that Amazon use come away very easily ~ having done their job effectively. Very often the top layer of the board they are using also comes away.
I have made quite a mess of this envelope. That is normal because I do always want the lamination to end gently. If it stops abruptly it leaves a weakness which may cause further delamination. If I recover the board then a sudden ending will show through as a small ridge. Most readers will probably think this is all nonsense ~ but one or two may understand ~ and even appreciate ~ my reasons. I jot down this note for their benefit.
