Wilson
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Damaged prints, by Wilson on Nov 9, 2015 13:21:16 GMT 1, Just wondered what other folk do with their damaged prints. I've just received another from Ebay that is damaged, dumped in without tissue at both ends and crumpled. The last one came without a lid and was crumpled too. I'm not talking valuable stuff here, under ยฃ50. The sellers have refunded but I wondered what other folk do with their damaged stuff. It's certainly not Bignell worthy. Seems such a shame to throw out. 
Just wondered what other folk do with their damaged prints. I've just received another from Ebay that is damaged, dumped in without tissue at both ends and crumpled. The last one came without a lid and was crumpled too. I'm not talking valuable stuff here, under ยฃ50. The sellers have refunded but I wondered what other folk do with their damaged stuff. It's certainly not Bignell worthy. Seems such a shame to throw out.
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Trevorm
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Damaged prints, by Trevorm on Nov 9, 2015 13:39:50 GMT 1, Iron it, using Trev's patent (pending!) DIY technique.
Iron it, using Trev's patent (pending!) DIY technique.
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maxamaxa2
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Damaged prints, by maxamaxa2 on Nov 9, 2015 13:40:47 GMT 1, If its a cheap print that will have no real resale value, and you got the refund I would just frame it. Guess you bought it cause you wanted it on your wall so put it up there. Seems like there is space enough to allow a cover up with the passepartout.
If its a cheap print that will have no real resale value, and you got the refund I would just frame it. Guess you bought it cause you wanted it on your wall so put it up there. Seems like there is space enough to allow a cover up with the passepartout.
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natstan
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Damaged prints, by natstan on Nov 9, 2015 13:43:34 GMT 1, If it doesn't even affect the image, I would just trim out the damage as much as possible and get it framed.
If it doesn't even affect the image, I would just trim out the damage as much as possible and get it framed.
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Wilson
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Damaged prints, by Wilson on Nov 9, 2015 13:44:35 GMT 1, Iron it, using Trev's patent (pending!) DIY technique. There's two prints pictured. I'm a lucky lad. Ironing wont work on the second surely. Thought about trimming the first. Can't believe that people would do this. Good news for others who have the prints. One edition is of 34 and the other 3 now. DAMMMIT
Iron it, using Trev's patent (pending!) DIY technique. There's two prints pictured. I'm a lucky lad. Ironing wont work on the second surely. Thought about trimming the first. Can't believe that people would do this. Good news for others who have the prints. One edition is of 34 and the other 3 now. DAMMMIT
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Damaged prints, by Someones Brain on Nov 9, 2015 13:48:13 GMT 1, Use it as a background for your own art. That's what I do ... like a forced collaboration. 
Use it as a background for your own art. That's what I do ... like a forced collaboration. |
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Sacked...
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Damaged prints, by Sacked... on Nov 9, 2015 13:52:57 GMT 1, Distilled water ,brown paper and iron it flat.
Distilled water ,brown paper and iron it flat.
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11
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Damaged prints, by 11 on Nov 9, 2015 15:09:37 GMT 1, Warm NOT hot iron
I've seen a couple of prints with an unmistakable brown scorch mark - you could almost read Rowenta in it (uk make of iron)
There are some detailed instructions somewhere if someone fancies going on a search.......
Warm NOT hot iron
I've seen a couple of prints with an unmistakable brown scorch mark - you could almost read Rowenta in it (uk make of iron)
There are some detailed instructions somewhere if someone fancies going on a search.......
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markent
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Damaged prints, by markent on Nov 9, 2015 15:18:00 GMT 1, It's got to be worth trying the ironing if you was going to through it anyway or trim and hang, as it was free. But still must be frustrating. I always e-mail after a purchase saying how I would like it packaged, doesn't always work.
It's got to be worth trying the ironing if you was going to through it anyway or trim and hang, as it was free. But still must be frustrating. I always e-mail after a purchase saying how I would like it packaged, doesn't always work.
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iamzero
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Damaged prints, by iamzero on Nov 9, 2015 15:28:58 GMT 1, Just like Sacked said. Fine mist spray the back with Distilled water, lay brown paper over it and warm iron it.
Just like Sacked said. Fine mist spray the back with Distilled water, lay brown paper over it and warm iron it.
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Stoko
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Damaged prints, by Stoko on Nov 9, 2015 20:00:39 GMT 1, Do you reckon ironing would work on this? Arrived damaged from the States. No response from the gallery. No response frm Moneyless. Wasn't happy.
Do you reckon ironing would work on this? Arrived damaged from the States. No response from the gallery. No response frm Moneyless. Wasn't happy. |
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Damaged prints, by Lroy on Nov 9, 2015 20:07:17 GMT 1, I know people doing miracle with damaged prints !
They even work on manuscripts ...
I know people doing miracle with damaged prints !
They even work on manuscripts ...
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Damaged prints, by Denis Bloch Fine Art on Nov 9, 2015 20:10:17 GMT 1, If it doesn't even affect the image, I would just trim out the damage as much as possible and get it framed.
I would do what maxamaxa2 suggested and try to just flatten them and then mat them. Eventually you could have them restored if you feel its worth it.
If it doesn't even affect the image, I would just trim out the damage as much as possible and get it framed. Don't trim it. Even if its not super valuable now if it ever were to be valuable in the future trimming it would devalue it. I would do what maxamaxa2 suggested and try to just flatten them and then mat them. Eventually you could have them restored if you feel its worth it. |
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kultur
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Damaged prints, by kultur on Nov 9, 2015 20:12:36 GMT 1, Do you reckon ironing would work on this? Arrived damaged from the States. No response from the gallery. No response frm Moneyless. Wasn't happy.
Do you reckon ironing would work on this? Arrived damaged from the States. No response from the gallery. No response frm Moneyless. Wasn't happy. I would not suggest ironing. If anything make sure the print is protected on both sides and on a completely flat surface and try leaving heavy books or stacks of books on the entire surface for a couple weeks. Might not work to make it completely flat, but it should help with some of the waves. From what I know many of these arrived this way. |
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floubi
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Damaged prints, by floubi on Nov 9, 2015 20:27:43 GMT 1, Do you reckon ironing would work on this? Arrived damaged from the States. No response from the gallery. No response frm Moneyless. Wasn't happy. I would not suggest ironing. If anything make sure the print is protected on both sides and on a completely flat surface and try leaving heavy books or stacks of books on the entire surface for a couple weeks. Might not work to make it completely flat, but it should help with some of the waves. From what I know many of these arrived this way. 
Do you reckon ironing would work on this? Arrived damaged from the States. No response from the gallery. No response frm Moneyless. Wasn't happy. I would not suggest ironing. If anything make sure the print is protected on both sides and on a completely flat surface and try leaving heavy books or stacks of books on the entire surface for a couple weeks. Might not work to make it completely flat, but it should help with some of the waves. From what I know many of these arrived this way. I have exactly the same problem with the same print and I put it for more than a year in my portofolio with weight on it and nothing changed... |
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Stoko
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Damaged prints, by Stoko on Nov 9, 2015 20:40:32 GMT 1, I would not suggest ironing. If anything make sure the print is protected on both sides and on a completely flat surface and try leaving heavy books or stacks of books on the entire surface for a couple weeks. Might not work to make it completely flat, but it should help with some of the waves. From what I know many of these arrived this way. I have exactly the same problem with the same print and I put it for more than a year in my portofolio with weight on it and nothing changed...
I would not suggest ironing. If anything make sure the print is protected on both sides and on a completely flat surface and try leaving heavy books or stacks of books on the entire surface for a couple weeks. Might not work to make it completely flat, but it should help with some of the waves. From what I know many of these arrived this way. I have exactly the same problem with the same print and I put it for more than a year in my portofolio with weight on it and nothing changed... The robbing ba$tards. |
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floubi
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Damaged prints, by floubi on Nov 10, 2015 8:47:27 GMT 1, I have exactly the same problem with the same print and I put it for more than a year in my portofolio with weight on it and nothing changed... The robbing ba$tards.
I have exactly the same problem with the same print and I put it for more than a year in my portofolio with weight on it and nothing changed... The robbing ba$tards. Can't agree more with you.... |
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tone
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April 2015
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Damaged prints, by tone on Nov 10, 2015 8:58:30 GMT 1, Just get it flattened from an art restorer it's cheap standard print can run around 40 to 60 usd. I get it done often when getting a print floated prior to framing. They use a permeable glass membrain with a very small amount of moisture.
Just get it flattened from an art restorer it's cheap standard print can run around 40 to 60 usd. I get it done often when getting a print floated prior to framing. They use a permeable glass membrain with a very small amount of moisture.
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