Best Way to Flatten
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I apologize if this is a topic that has been addressed, I did a quick search and couldnt find a specific thread so I just thought Id ask.
What are the best ways to flatten out a poster thats been rolled for a while? Im in the process of trying to do this for all of mine.
Thanks for the help
What are the best ways to flatten out a poster thats been rolled for a while? Im in the process of trying to do this for all of mine.
Thanks for the help
buy two pieces of foamcore, stick poster in between, and clip them together.
mistersmith wrote: Yet another pair of prints that I freak over, plan to frame for my office, buy for too much money, then stash away in a flat file because framing is balls expensive. Can't wait.
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where do you find those weighted "bean" bags I see at the framers ?
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I have a huge piece of cardboard layered in acid free paper that I put all of my posters on and they flatten...it is my cheap flatfile.
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if you're not in a rush and have the space (ie no kids or pets that will enter the room), I allow my prints to naturally unroll for a day or 2. I just open the tube, take the print out, and let them unfurl on their own. They'll lose that tight wind up pretty soon. Then I can easily place them between foam core without them trying to immediately roll themselves back up.
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That sounds easier than what I do. Is foam core available at Michaels or places like that?
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chalkdust wrote:about $5 bucks for a full sized sheet at Hobby Lobby. $12 or so for the acid-free kind.
Eff my laziness. Twelve bucks it is. Thank you. Life will be a tad bit easier now.
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A large piece of drywall works really well, if you have the space to spare on a large flat desk. It also removes moisture from the print.
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what about the dust scratching or scuffing the ink?Anville wrote:A large piece of drywall works really well, if you have the space to spare on a large flat desk. It also removes moisture from the print.
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http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5717Bushleaguer28 wrote:I apologize if this is a topic that has been addressed, I did a quick search and couldnt find a specific thread so I just thought Id ask.
the Art Care forum has lots of info.
I get mine (backing boards) at jerry's...if you're in no hurry to get them. They have a variety of thickness...I got the 1/8" since I'm using them with Krystal Seal art bags for storing prints. Works out nicely until I can get a portfolio.
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Edit: Just noticed the 3 day sale at jerry's. 15% off w/free shipping for orders over $99.
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Edit: Just noticed the 3 day sale at jerry's. 15% off w/free shipping for orders over $99.
believe it or not, we make 'em. You can also stack pieces of glass and wrap it in tape, paper and fabric.ChefFerrari wrote:where do you find those weighted "bean" bags I see at the framers ?