Poster Flattening

DJ253147 · October 2018

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 · October 2018

hihobibo · October 2018

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

tempo_n_groove · October 2018

I use an iron and an ironing board.

Come out great!

The foil prints are a little tricky though!

HesCalledDyer · October 2018

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 · October 2018

ed243421 said:

Long duc dong

on2legs · October 2018

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 · October 2018

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

KN219077 · October 2018

I usually just steam mine.

tempo_n_groove · October 2018

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 · October 2018

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 · October 2018

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

DJ253147 · October 2018

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 · October 2018

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 · October 2018

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 · October 2018

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 · October 2018

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 · October 2018

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

on2legs · November 2018

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 · November 2018

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.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021252/uploads/editor/y5/jqza7f4nvaqw.jpg

madhat181 · November 2018

But seriously try this...

https://youtu.be/AhVQmZKHMIg

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