How to Get Creases out of Art Prints

From rolling or folding or rolling, wrinkles in the printed paper can detract from the aesthetics of any work. 

It’s difficult to eliminate all wrinkles from a printed piece; however, it is possible to minimize the appearance. A bit of heat and perseverance can help in making your work look new again. 

Artwork that has wrinkles can happen due to many causes, including flooding damage, brain damage as well as excessive handling as well as poor framing. Here we will guide you how to get creases out of art prints.

Whatever is the reason for the wrinkles on your artwork, there’s one result the artwork will look poor. Removing these wrinkles must be the first step when you realize the issue. 

The good news is that the process is virtually free and simple to carry out.

How to Get Creases out of Art Prints

Step 1

Begin by taking the print off the frame using tabs on the back to open it from the backing board. Remove the backboard and then carefully remove the print. 

Make sure you keep all packing material and any hardware to allow reframing.

Step 2

Print the image upside down on a flat, clean surface and place it on the top of a sheet of cotton or tablecloth. 

It is best to choose an unporous or wooden not-plastic surface to prevent the melting accident. Make sure that the fabric has no wrinkles.

Step 3.

Lay an unfolded cotton sheet or a clean, thin bath towel over the printed image. Smooth any wrinkles out of the towel, and ensure that you cover the reverse that is printed.

Step 4

Make sure to fill the iron with water and then turn it on to its steam setting. Utilizing the steam setting reduces the possibility of burning the surface of the print. 

Don’t use the iron until steam is visible appearing from it. This ensures enough moisture for the task at hand.

Step 5

Then, evenly and lightly iron both sides of the towel. Relax and let the steam get into the fabric before transferring it onto the reverse of the printed. 

Press slightly more heavily to the exact location of wrinkles and wrinkles in order to ensure complete steam penetration.

Step 6

Take the towel off and examine the appearance on the surface of the wrinkle. It is possible to repeat the steam method multiple times until you have eliminated the wrinkle. 

It’s nearly impossible to completely eliminate the wrinkle; however, it can be tucked away to not distract from the overall image. 

It is best to iron for just a few seconds at a time in order to avoid burning or excessive saturation.

Step 7

Take the towel off and allow the print to cool before lifting it off the flat surface and returning it to the frame.

Step 8

Sponge a sheet that is plain copy paper using water. Use this alternative to the towel method and iron method. Put the paper that is wet over the reverse of your print. 

You can then weigh it down with a flat and heavy object. Don’t let the paper be completely dry against the reverse of the print, as this could cause tears.

Removing Wrinkles from Posters

Posters are an affordable option to embellish the walls of your home with striking art, your favorite musician, sports team, or your favorite film star. 

They are an opportunity to personalize the space you live in without spending a fortune. They are constructed from thin paper, which is fragile and susceptible to being damaged. 

Additionally, they might have been shipped or stored in a folded or rolled. Fortunately, the issue is easily repaired. 

Instead of throwing away the poster that is wrinkled, you can smooth the wrinkles out and keep enjoying the artwork.

Step 1

Remove the poster from the wall and take it off its frame if it is necessary.

Step 2

Set the iron on the lowest setting, and then allow it to get heated.

Step 3.

Place the poster on a flat, large surface, such as an office table. Be sure to place the poster facing down with its blank edge facing upwards.

Step 4

Cover the poster with a towel or sheet and lightly spray the fabric with water. The material should be damp but not wet.

Step 5

Iron over a small area of fabric. Continue this till the material is completely dry, and then cease. Examine the poster beneath to see if there is any damage caused by heat. This shouldn’t be a problem when your iron is set at a low enough temperature.

Step 6

The entire sheet or towel, and let the gentle heat dry the fabric before flattening the poster. Examine the poster, and go through the procedure again if you notice any wrinkles that remain.

Step 7

Reframe and hang your poster.

Now you’re ready to start! Have fun!