What method do you think is best to smooth out plans that have been folded to get the creases out. The Admiral suggest a clothes iron set on lowest setting. That doesn't seem right
Thanks for any suggestions.
Thanks for any suggestions.
I just watched a video of someone taking a slight damp paper towel and rubbing over the creases. Then taking an Iron set on low and rubbed out the creases.
As bookbinders we often use a low heat iron over baking paper. Try it dry first, then if more needed, a light mist with clean water on the paper and try again (still using baking paper to protect the surface from the iron).
Always try a test area first, especially over inks. (NOTE RegG's comment above). They are not always indelible and can blur if wet or change colour if heated.
We are sometimes treating 200+ year old paper and inks so have learnt to be super careful.
Always try a test area first, especially over inks. (NOTE RegG's comment above). They are not always indelible and can blur if wet or change colour if heated.
We are sometimes treating 200+ year old paper and inks so have learnt to be super careful.
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This method has worked for me.
I used the Staples method: Took my plans to Staples, had them make two full-size copies, one of which I cut up to show individual sections or details, the other I used full size, and placed the original in the closet. I also got an electronic version in PDF, which I can bring up on my computer and zoom in for detail or print any area I need to. I think it cost like $15 for that.
Office on third floor, shop on ground floor; I use the "Staples" method too. Small sections of the plan/current work can be taken to the shop, you can even make overlays in two colors/layers with the pdf's you get from Staples as a byproduct of getting prints made.
