Poster Flattening

DJ253147

This may seem like a dumb one but here goes. Every poster I’ve  received is curled with the image side of the poster inside so my question is are you better off to flatten the poster with the image side up or down or does it matter? I use the poster between two foam boards and heavy books on top method. Also does anybody know where to get those little fabric bean bags I see on the corners of the posters in some of pictures on the forum?

ed243421

hihobibo

I think the bean bags are just regular corn hole bags.

tempo_n_groove

I use an iron and an ironing board.

Come out great!

The foil prints are a little tricky though!

HesCalledDyer

Don't know about the bean bags, but when flattening my prints, I'll start by letting the poster relax on its own for a few days, then alternate it image side up or down a few days at a time with weights on it.  I do this for about 3-4 weeks, sometimes longer if the poster has been trapped in a tube for a long time.

I put mine inside a tri-fold project board with acid-free paper on each side of the print, and place the weights on top of the project board.  It works well.

Bentleyspop

ed243421 said:

Long duc dong

on2legs

tempo_n_groove said:

I use an iron and an ironing board.

Come out great!

The foil prints are a little tricky though!

That’s a waste of time.  Throw them in the dryer for a few minutes, take them out while they’re still warm, and smooth them out with your hands.  Works every time. 

Gern Blansten

roll the poster in the opposite direction and put it back in the tube for an hour....comes out relatively flat

KN219077

I usually just steam mine. 

tempo_n_groove

Gern Blansten said:

roll the poster in the opposite direction and put it back in the tube for an hour....comes out relatively flat

I would only recommend this with a 4-5" tube.

madhat181

on2legs said:

tempo_n_groove said:

I use an iron and an ironing board.

Come out great!

The foil prints are a little tricky though!

That’s a waste of time.  Throw them in the dryer for a few minutes, take them out while they’re still warm, and smooth them out with your hands.  Works every time. 

  

mfc2006

I use pint glasses on the corners with the front of the poster up. I give it 24 hours, then frame them.

DJ253147

Thank you to those with the serious replies. As far the more sarcastic replies, I can see there’s some pent up energy around here, clearly it’s been too long without a good Psssst lol.

Gern Blansten

tempo_n_groove said:

Gern Blansten said:

roll the poster in the opposite direction and put it back in the tube for an hour....comes out relatively flat

I would only recommend this with a 4-5" tube.

yeah that's good advice

Use the empty tube to start the reverse roll...that ensures that you don't develop a fold.  Then just pull the tube out once the roll is complete.  Tighten it up and place it back in the tube.

Gern Blansten

but yes, 24 hours under some heavy books or glass should flatten it out good enough to transport in a folio or insert in a folio

tempo_n_groove

DJ253147 said:

Thank you to those with the serious replies. As far the more sarcastic replies, I can see there’s some pent up energy around here, clearly it’s been too long without a good Psssst lol.

I was dead serious about the iron.  WTH man?!?

Rossum20

Buy acid free foam board...youll need at least 2 pieces...and then very large binder clips and acid free craft paper.

Layer 1: Foam board
Layer 2: Poster #1
Layer 3: acid free craft paper
Layer 4: Poster #2
Layer 5: Foam board

And so on....you can do up to 5 at a time with that method and wont take up a whole bunch of floor space anywhere.  I usually wait a week, and voila.  The longer you wait, the better the result.

sissonp33

Framing bean bags:
https://www.framedestination.com/framing-accessories/photo-mounting-supplies/leather-print-and-paper-weight.html

on2legs

DJ253147 said:

Thank you to those with the serious replies. As far the more sarcastic replies, I can see there’s some pent up energy around here, clearly it’s been too long without a good Psssst lol.

My buddy used to have his sister sit on them for a few hours.  He said it worked like charm. 

EM194007

Bean Bags. You can get a set of four delivered to your door for $24.

https://hcgart.com/products/solid-color-poster-weights-matching-set-of-4

Been using them for years without any issues.

madhat181

 But seriously try this...

https://youtu.be/AhVQmZKHMIg

WindowPaine

don't get so complicated. i've had my seattle klausen under a towel and some books since i got home from the show. it'll be framed some time soon. 

Gern Blansten

madhat181 said:

 But seriously try this...

https://youtu.be/AhVQmZKHMIg

this....simple

HesCalledDyer

Gern Blansten said:

madhat181 said:

 But seriously try this...

https://youtu.be/AhVQmZKHMIg

this....simple

I'll be damned, gonna have to try that.

on2legs

madhat181 said:

 But seriously try this...

https://youtu.be/AhVQmZKHMIg

Brilliant

PJ_Soul

on2legs said:

madhat181 said:

 But seriously try this...

https://youtu.be/AhVQmZKHMIg

Brilliant

I don't think this works properly though. You are way more likely to get rippling if you just do this. I would not recommend this method. You need to put in the time to properly flatten a poster.

Eddieshometown

This is my new favorite video for shipping and flattening a poster

 https://youtu.be/y0R_VhWcfKQ

on2legs

Eddieshometown said:

This is my new favorite video for shipping and flattening a poster

 https://youtu.be/y0R_VhWcfKQ

🤭

demetrios

Eddieshometown said:

This is my new favorite video for shipping and flattening a poster

 https://youtu.be/y0R_VhWcfKQ

Lol

CopperTom

Place in clothes dryer on tumble dry low with at least 5 dryer sheets.  The results will shock you!

tdawe

Lately I’ve been taping new posters down on my driveway with duct tape. Just leave it out there for a couple weeks, maybe a bit more or less depending on how often we’re using the car. Easy.