how many posters can you flatten every time?

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labanog
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Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:04 am

Hi was wondering how many posters can you flatten togeter in a foamcore sandwich? do they have tobe the same size? can i flatten a smaller print with abigger print at the same time, will it leave amark? thx all
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Minolta70
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Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:56 am

and in a mylar sleeve, two prints in one sleeve its a bad idea?
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Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:14 pm

Just use common sense; there is no set number that you can flatten at once, but if you are using binder clips and creating a tight sandwich, you don't want to keep them in there like that for too long. They can be different sizes but just check on them every couple days and rearrange a little so no indentations are made. Put the largest print on the bottom and work your way up to the smaller print. And when I used to do that I would use a few heavy books on top of them, not binder clips.

2 prints in a mylar sleeve is fine as long as you are careful about putting them in there.

And for both scenarios, a sheet of glassine paper in between each print is always a good idea.
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labanog
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Sun Nov 22, 2015 7:21 am

ok great thx for the tips
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Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:44 pm

More like labanong amirite?
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