how do you get the fold marks out of posters?

Question

i have a couple posters that have creases from them being folded and i want to get them out

Answer 1

Ouch.

I've taken a few posters / maps with that problem and ironed them CAREFULLY from the BACK with the lowest setting on my iron. You can also put a linen napkin over the poster when you iron to help protect the poster.

It takes the creases out... but you'll always have the residual marks.

FYI, folding in the reverse direction with just INCREASE the prominence and visiblity of the creases.

ALWAYS remember to ROLL your posters and put in a tube for storage. OR go to an art-store and buy a portfolio to store them flat.

Good Luck

Answer 2

To the best of my knowledge, the only way to get fold marks out of paper *or* fabric is to dampen it and dry it flat.

It isn't always possible to dampen things without damaging them. Some things can to dampened with liquid water, others can be steamed and for some only dry-cleaning methods will work. Heat may damage the item and should be a last resort. Heat damage cannot be undone. Variations include soaking and drying on waxed paper or glass (if it sticks to the glass, you have a problem, dampening or steaming and drying under pressure (old-fashioned dry irons are good for this), dampening just the crease and *carefully* "ironing" the outside of the crease on the heated surface of an old-fashioned light bulb (wear eye protection and oven mitts).

There are some items where creases are forever. The inked layer of paper may be permanently deformed in the folding. In posters, this can be a sign of "authenticity", where any without the "original" fold lines must be a reproduction. Off-topic: on some permanent-press fabrics, the the center fold line may be a forever-thing. This encourages pre-rinsing of the fabric and care planning of use to avoid inopportune display of the crease.

Answer 3

Lay the poster face down and iron the creases with a damp cloth.

Answer 4

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hmm. a poster made of paper.... set ur iron on really low (but make sure theres still heat (BUT A LITTLE) then lay the poster on a flat, heat resistent surface (i.e. a clean kitchen table) place a towel over it then take the iron to it.

Answer 5

The previous answer is correct. You might try pressing with a warm iron (under a cloth to avoid scorching) to help flatten the creases.

Answer 6

I never tried this, so, test it on something not important first. Iron it! Turn it face down on a smooth surface and use a low/medium iron setting. Steam lightly. Worth a try, just Test it.

Answer 7

It is not possible to remove the creases. You can
make them less noticeable by folding the creases in the opposite direction then either have your
poster laminated or framed.

Answer 8

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