How to Flatten a Folded Map so You Can Frame It
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- Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2018
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Charlie shows what's involved in flattening a road map for framing. It's easy and takes just a few minutes! Our viewers have used this technique on a variety of items from posters to diplomas with success. We hope that this video helps you with your flattening needs. Please like and subscribe.
Link to our "Tips for Framing" blog mentioned in the video:
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Flattening a map or poster for framing is a simple process.
1. Open up the map on a flat surface.
2. Take a damp paper towel and lightly wet the folds. (This relaxes the paper fibers.)
3. Using a blank piece of paper as an interleaving sheet so the iron doesn't come into direct contact with your map, iron the folds.
Iron: Bienfang / Seal Sealector II Tacking Iron, with Adjustable Heat Settings for Mounting Prints (which is currently unavailable)
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If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
New World Maps Does it need to be on a hard surface to work? or would a somewhat squishy-surfaced ironing board work?
Great question! A hard surface would likely serve you better and help prevent tearing. If you are really gentle, the ironing board may work.
Will this work on a map printed on newsprint?
Great question, Natasha! I haven't actually tried this technique on newsprint, per se, but it’s basically just a lightweight paper so should be okay. It would be a good idea to test it on a similar piece of newsprint or an inconspicuous corner just to be sure.
Do you know how to decrease a poster? I have a poster with many creases, unfortunately.
A year later and this man is still replying to comments respect though
We love to show appreciation for the comments :)
worked on my TWICE more & more poster! Thanks!!
We are so glad to hear that, Tony!
OMG SAME KSKSKSKSKS
IM HAVING THE SAME STRUGGLE I-
Tangfal ba lukot?
Good to hear...I just got the Irene & Seulgi Monster album and the huge poster was folded in squares the size of a CD case, going to try this iron thing out!
Search for how to fix crumpled poster, and this came up. Not disappointed
We are so happy to hear that. Thank you, @drax!
I had to do this because the idiot mailman folded my college degree. Best part it actually worked.
congrats on ur degree btw!
@@15arael Thank you brother.
We are so happy to hear this worked for you, and congratulations on earning your degree!
Came here to find out how to get rid of folds on my posters for my wall & found such a wholesome channel ❤
Thank you for saying that; we are flattered and glad you like our content. :)
im not using this for a map but for my kpop poster this video is really going to help me! thank you so much!
You are quite welcome!
charlie is a kpop supporter he really out here helping our dumb asses what a legend
Very happy to help! Anyone who seeks answers to solve problems (even those as seemingly small as flattening a poster or a map) is considered wise in our book.
This is disgustingly wholesome, it makes me wanna puke how nice that man seems. I just wanna sit and have him give me life advice while drinking a hot cup of Chocolate milk while grandma bakes a pie in the oven
New World Map's media manager here - as someone who has had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Neuschafer at their lovely home, it is just as pleasant as you are imaging!
So sad that kindness makes you want to 'puke'.
@@kimquinn7728 haha I didn't mean it negatively, I meant the kindness is so sweet that it goes above what I even can handle. It's a good thing haha
@@SimonD992 that’s still sad! Wholesome kindness should be the norm.
Thank you! I done this for my BTS poster lol thanks 💜
You are quite welcome! We are glad you found the information useful.
Lol, I'm here for my Taeyeon poster XD
@@artywolve LOL I just got a taeyeon poster
Omg wait same I’m here for my mots persona poster lmaoo
did you use like a normal size iron? i don’t have that transfer paper thingy so idk what else to use
I know yall are here because your kpop poster came folded
pls don't expose me-
it literally just came in today i-
@@athirah.95 wot came today-
@@m.sultanamukta3538 a kpop poster hahsjhfaj 😭
@@athirah.95 😭😭😭 why do they have to be folded
So cute this man has no idea people come here to flatten their kpop posters. Not me but people.
lol we've told him and once we explained what Kpop is, he was tickled that his video is able to help many more people than we thought it would originally.
Thank you sir! Totally didn’t use this to frame an anime poster… very helpful!
You are quite welcome! We're glad our video helped you frame your anime poster to satisfaction!
Damn I love a highly quality, short, informative video. Thank you so much!
You are quite welcome! We are glad you like it!
I was searching how to fix my atz posters & found this video 😅
this man is so adorable,, made me smile just by listening to his voice 🥺 he gives me Bob Ross vibes
what a king 🥰
Did it work?
@@haechanat236ridinmv4 so it worked..... to an extent... 😪 I think it will depend on your poster's paper material and how bad the wrinkles/marks/lines are
the posters I got actually came rolled, but they are kind of thick (not like regular thin paper posters or the map he used)... so unrolling them was a struggle and it left wrinkles... there were also some other very bad marks/wrinkles on them bc they got bent in the shipping...
I couldn't fully get rid of some of the marks but they did end up looking better than before 😅
What a lovely compliment, Anette! Thank you very much!
First I was here for flat maps but now I’m here for Charlie. Great video, thanks!
Thank you, this is very flattering!
Straight to the point, no-nonsense guide. Nice video! Thanks!
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you like the video!
Found my way here looking for a way to flatten my BattleTech (tabletop wargame) poster maps. This gentleman's enthusiasm for ironing maps is very wholesome and genuine. :)
Why thank you! What a lovely compliment ☺
Thanks so much for this.
Simple, direct, no-nonsense!
You are quite welcome!
Thank you so much for the tips, mate. Sending well wishes from England, only the best for ya and all those you care for!
It's our pleasure and all the best to you and yours as well.
I subscribed because you said you're having fun. Made me smile. Thanks for sharing.
We are so happy to learn that we made you smile. It is our absolute pleasure to create these videos.
Nice tutorial! your videos truly shows how dedicated you are to your work! Charming attitude!
Thank you, Dominik! We love maps and it's nice to have a business where we get to enjoy the company of other people who love maps.
Thanks for keeping this so relaxed and simple.
You are quite welcome! It is a pleasure to do these videos.
Thank you so much. I love maps and live travel. And I love maps & want to display them. So your tips are very appreciated.
I'm glad I found your RUclips channel!
Why thank you, Christine! We are glad you enjoy our channel!
Great! This has confirmed what I thought. Use an iron, I did not know what setting. This was a great help.
We're so glad we could help, Lenny!
Just what I needed 👍🏻. I've been wanting to frame a 69' National Geographic Earth's moon & 73' Mars posters. They've been folded for 50+ years so this video will help.
Awesome video!! I just came into a large collection of vintage maps and I want to frame allot of them and this was a wonderful tutorial!! Thank you!
We are glad you found this video helpful, Leslie. Good luck with your framing! We also have a great blog article titled "Tips for Framing" on our blog: www.newworldmaps.com/single-post/2018/11/01/Tips-for-Framing
Thank you for this! Recently came into possession of a large collection of US Department of The Interior Geological Survey maps. Got a lot of ironing ahead apparently!
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!!
We are so glad to hear that, Felisa! You are quite welcome. :)
You are a legend for making this video
Why thank you, Meyer Waddell! If you like our video, you may also enjoy our newsletter: www.newworldmaps.com/signup
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I accidentally got a crease on my world map that is really special to me and I thought it was a hopeless situation!! Many thanks!
We are so glad to help!
This is perfect for my posters ! Thank you !☺️🤍
You are quite welcome!
Thank you very much, kind sir! About to use it for my Twice poster.
You are quite welcome!
thanks! i have this huge poster with a lot of folds and heavy books were not working so def trying this !!
We hope this worked for you :)
Thank you - a very timely discovery!
You are quite welcome! We are happy to help!
This will help me flatten my posters. Thanks a lot! :D
You are most certainly welcome!
Thank you!
This guy is awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Why thank you!
tHANK YOU! WE WERE WONDERING HOW TO GET THE WRINKLES OUT OF OUR HOMESCHOOL MAP! tHIS LOOKS LIKE IT WILL DO THE TRICK. GOD BLESS!
You are quite welcome! We hope it works for you!
Great video simple and informative.
Thank you! We are glad you found our video helpful :)
Great videos, thank you for the uploads :)
You are quite welcome and thank you for the kind words. It is a pleasure to create these videos.
Thank you this really helped me with random posters and a couple of maps I have
Fantastic! We love to know we were able to help!
This video made my day.
We're so happy we could make your day!
This is amazing! I thought my posters were done for Thank you!!!
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks - simple and helpful
You are quite welcome. Glad it helped!
you seem so kind!!
Why thank you, Millie. That is such a lovely thing to say!
Thanks so much I'm going to do this with the maps for Oblivion and Skyrim ❤️
You are quite welcome, Joe!
Truly appreciate it good sir! I'm framing my Red Dead Redemption maps!
We are glad to be of service :)
I am going to do the same thing lol
@@michaelhendrickson2574 We hope this technique works for you :)
Did it work?
@@WrestlinGifs I did one of the maps and it worked really well. I just wouldn't use a lot of moisture on it since video game posters usually have that glossy finish and you'll wipe the paint off. Try doing it from the side you're not going to display and you'll be alright.
very helpful, thank you 🙏🏼
You are quite welcome! We're glad you found it helpful.
super informative, thank you!
You are quite welcome! We are glad you found this video helpful.
You are so nice and helpful sir. thank u :)
Why thank you, Archisha, and you are quite welcome!
Great Job! 👍
Why thank you!
Thanks Charlie!
You are quite welcome, Liam!
Thanks for the video!
You are quite welcome, Sergio.
thank you so much for this!
You are quite welcome!
Great video thanks for the tips
Thank you, Morbid Mattski, and you are quite welcome!
Thanks for this I'm going to try it later today
You are quite welcome! We hope it works well for you. :)
Thanks. Can't wait to try this on all those folded game maps and posters I got over the years. Wonder if wrapping the iron in a microfiber towel will work the same?
You are quite welcome! Microfiber towels can melt at higher temperatures so keep that in mind even though this process requires the use of lower temperatures. It's always a good idea to test the process on a corner or inconspicuous part of the map, just to be safe. If you do try the microfiber towel, we'd love to know how that worked for you.
thank you so much, sir 💜
You are quite welcome, Jay!
keeping this for when i get my loona poster
Thank you!
You are quite welcome!
I have several maps that came with video games that I've always wanted to have as framed maps. I thought the only option would be to call the company and order a map shipped in a poster tube. I'm looking forward to trying this.
We'd love to know how they turn out! We also have a blog post called Tips for Framing on our website:
www.newworldmaps.com/single-post/2018/11/01/Tips-for-Framing
I have a 100 Yr old fabric backed map. Will an iron melt any glue holding the backing material? Any other option?
thank you! just got my R poster flattened
You are quite welcome! We are glad to help.
R as in Rosé's solo?
I love maps!
We are so glad to hear that!
This dude is awesome 😎
Why thank you! That is a very nice compliment :)
@@NewWorldMaps just hugely sympathetic 😁
Thank you Sir.
In my country, map shops are closing. For me every map has its own beauty and stories to tell.
Best wishes.
We're so sorry to hear that map shops are closing in your country, but we're happy to offer you an array of beautiful maps in our eBay and AbeBooks stores. We agree that each map has its own beauty and story and that holding one is a special connection to history and exploration. Best wishes to you as well, friend.
Hi how can I unfold slightly thick standing calendar because I fold it to stand and I can't flat it again because its like a cardboard
Im trying this to my poster thank you for the tutorial
You are quite welcome! We hope it helps :)
@@NewWorldMaps it worked it flattened but my poster still has the white line on the folds because its folded nd dented but it flattened it worked. Maybe next time i will get a good poster thankyou
@@gabrielvasquez5058 You are quite welcome!
I have an old map that is cracking on crease lines. Can I use modge podge or another type of sealant to keep it in one piece and then frame it?
Great question! We actually have a video about how to make some minor repairs. In this video, we use Filmoplast P archival tape which is a fine way to help strengthen and preserve your map creases. If you go that method, be sure to use the tape on the back of the map. We highly recommend using some sort of archival quality supplies over something like modge podge. We are always here if you have more questions. And if you are looking for tips about framing, check out our video or blog article! Happy mapping!
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Hi New World Maps, great video! I have a new production of an old map on a canvas. Would this technique work? I wonder if the glue between the map and the canvas would cause a problem? Should I iron on the back (canvas) or on the front (paper)?
That is an excellent question, rushpinn! You should proceed with caution and do a test of a corner or other inconspicuous section before going full throttle so to speak. Try the back first, but if you need to work on the front, try using a heavy sheet of paper as your interleaving sheet. We'd love to know how it turns out. Good luck!
Thanks!
You are quite welcome!
Hi, this was a great (calming) video but i have a question. I have a large map that is backed in canvas/linen, will this process work on this also? I'm worried about melting whatever adhesive is used to attach the two together...
Good question, and not one we have a quick and easy answer for.
If it’s a recent map then perhaps it may have been mounted with an adhesive that could melt.
If it’s an older map, like this 1850 nautical chart (cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=223404154244), then it was likely mounted with a waters-soluble glue and not a “melty” one.
In either case, its always good to do a test on a small area, and if it is a particularly valuable map, then it may be wise to send it to a professional paper conservator, such as Green Dragon Bindery (www.greendragonbindery.com)
We hope this helps!
So i guess the key here is damp towel on the crease and lowest heat on the iron with paper in between the iron and crease. I have 24" x 36" poster I'm going to iron on top of a clean bedsheet on my wooden floor tomorrow. Too unruly trying to do something that size on the ironing board. Thanks for the helpful video!
You've got the right idea! We hope this technique works for you 🙂
I’m buying a folded original Dark Shadows poster from the 1960s and I’m interested in that small handheld iron. Would one designed for quilting work? They usually have a tiny triangular head.
Hi Cecily, great question!
The quilting iron sounds like it would work just fine as long as you can set it on a very low heat setting. It's always a good idea to test a small section of your poster or a different poster of the same type of material to be certain.
The iron used in the video is the Sealector II Tacking Iron.
This iron can be purchased, new or used, from various online vendors, including eBay and Amazon.
We hope this helps :)
Hey. That rocks!
Why thank you!
@@NewWorldMaps you are welcome
Got some maps from Dungeons and Dragons books and I've been wondering how to flatten them so they'd look nice in a frame. Would this work on paper that feels like textbook paper (slick, thin, etc)?
Great question! Yes, this technique should work the same way, just don't forget the plain interleaving paper between the iron and the map.
Hey, thanks so much for the tips. I tried using a little water as you suggest and it warped the paper. Do you have any tips?
Another great question!
Water-wise, it all depends…
For a small area of a map, I’ll use a barely moist piece of paper towel, folded.
For a map needing a large area of cleaning or flattening, I’ll soak the whole thing in a tray of water, then dry it between sheets of blotting paper, weighted down by a couple of heavy atlases.
Change the blotting paper at intervals through the drying process.
We hope this helps! Happy mapping!
Gonna flatten and frame my map of Skyrim. Thanks for posting this!
We are so glad you found this video helpful! Happy mapping!
Same! I’ll have to find my Skyrim map as well. I came here because I want to get the folds out of my GTA San Andreas and Vice City maps. 😂
I found this video because I'm looking to frame my map of Morrowind hahaha
Hello! First of all, thanks so much for this informative video! I have a large collection of paper maps that I'm digitizing for an organization, but many of them have been folded, and I can't send them through the scanner until they are properly flattened. Since I have a large workload ahead of me, would it be okay to use lightly wetted sponges and dab them along the creases before ironing (with a plain interleaving sheet of paper of course!)?
Also, just a quick update - it turns out many of my maps are an uncoated paper, so wetting them is not really an option. Applying heat (even with a paper buffer) created a transfer of the ink onto the paper. To remedy this, I've made sure my iron is on low (the tacking iron is in the mail, and I'll be happy when it gets here!) and I've only been using the iron on the back of the maps/blueprints (?) along with the paper buffer, and that seems to be working alright.
We're glad you like the video, Anna! Slightly wetted sponges should be fine as long as they aren't wet enough to make the ink run. It's always a good idea to test the process in an unassuming section.
Thanks for the update! Yes, you definitely want to use the iron on the lowest setting, especially if it is a regular iron typically used for flattening fabric. We hope the tacking iron is to your liking and your flattening becomes easier. Happy mapping!
would this work on folded posters and which side should i iron. Printed or blank side?
Great question! Many of our viewers have found success flattening their posters with this technique. We suggest trying the back side first and don't forget that interleaving sheet of paper.
Would this work on a paper poster? With like prints? Would it ruin the prints if I put a damp paper towel
Great question, Muskan! The map we used in the video is a paper map. It's always wise to do a test spot in an unassuming place if you are worried about damaging your print, but as long as you don't dampen the creases too much you will probably be okay.
Mr. Neuschafer, Please disclose what you are using for a heating iron.
Hi there, we apologize for the delayed response. The iron is a Bienfang / Seal Sealector II Tacking Iron, with Adjustable Heat Settings for Mounting Prints and here is a link:
www.amazon.com/Bienfang-Seal-Sealector-Adjustable-Settings/dp/B00009R69F/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sealector+II+tacking+iron%2C&qid=1577818226&sr=8-1
what kind of paper or material is suggested to use between the iron and map???
Great question Randi! Just a plain piece of printer paper will do just fine. The important thing to remember is to make sure the paper doesn't have any ink or other material that might transfer to your map.
Will this also work on water proof map?
And what was put between the iron and map? Just paper?
Great question, Scott!
Yes, it is just a plain piece of standard printer paper that we used between the iron and map.
It really depends on the water proofing material. If it is some type of plastic, there is a chance the heat from the iron could melt it if the iron is too hot. The same can be said for a wax coating. If you have some scrap with the same type of water proofing material, it would be wise to test the process on that before attempting to use it on your map. Remember to keep your iron on the lowest setting.
Thank you for the great tutorial. I have a map which is laminated on one side, and it was unfortunately creased in transport. Would I be able to straighten it with an iron or would that cause damage?
Great question! A crease in plastic will be a challenge to flatten. For an option without heat, try burnishing with one of the components from this CrafTreat Bone Folder and Scoring Tool set:
www.amazon.com/CrafTreat-Set-Large-Burnisher-Burnishing-Bookbinding/dp/B07TKCK8X8/ref=asc_df_B07TKCK8X8/
If you try the method we use in the video, it's always a good idea to try a corner or other small inconspicuous section as a test, and do remember to keep your iron on the lowest setting it has.
@@NewWorldMaps Thank you so much for the quick response! I will give it a go
@@Masterpieced You are quite welcome! Good luck and let us know how it turns out :)
Great video I’m going to use this for my boba fett poster
Thank you! How did it work out for your poster?
@@NewWorldMaps it worked great 👍 thanks
@@reillyseddon7841 We're so glad to hear that!
Can you share a close up of a crease and what to expect before and after? My first attempt didn’t look so good and I think I had the wrong expectations. I probably got the map too damp too 😅
Unfortunately, RUclips doesn't allow us to add images to comments or edit a video already posted. However, you are correct that if your map is too damp, this method won't work very well. Did you try again once the map dried?
hello! very nice video
Does it also work with maps made of cardboard paper? I just received a map of this type and 1/6 of it was folded 😞
Edit: I tried your method and it worked so well! It is almost brand new! You cant tell the difference, only if you examine it very closely.
Top!💪🏻✅
That's wonderful, George! We apologize for not replying to you sooner, but are very happy that this method worked for you. Happy mapping!
Merci!
You are quite welcome!
What temperature would you recommend setting the sealing iron to?
Probably low heat
is there a method that would work with a laminated map? I just got one in the mail and it was creased, wondering how to get it fixed
Great question! We've never had to smooth out a laminated map that had been folded. One of the reasons some maps are laminated is to protect them from being creased.
Maybe try reversing the fold, weighting it down with a brick, and giving it some time to flatten. That might still leave a line where it had been creased, of course.
We're sorry we don't have a better suggestion for you.
Will this work on a map of the Northern USA or just the Virgin Islands?
lol We wish you the best of luck at ironing out the US, but this technique should at least work on your map. :)
I want to flatten a giant coloring page to frame later. Should I do this process on the back of course before I color it?
Great question! It probably won't make much of a difference if you perform the process on the front or the back of the coloring page, but we are the same mind as you and would also keep the ink as far away from the iron as possible. Happy coloring!
Does this technique also work on waterproof maps? Hate to ruin the maps I intend to frame. Thanks!
Hi J P. A waterproof material could possibly be Tyvek, a tough material. It should be okay, but it's always best to test a corner or inconspicuous spot, especially if trying to iron out the fold. An iron that’s too hot could possibly melt Tyvek’s polyethylene fibers so proceed with caution.
Hope that’s helpful.
Thank you.
You are quite welcome!
can I ask you what paper did u used to under the iron? sorry I didn't hear it clearly 😭
Hi, stefy Kim, great question! It is just a plain piece of computer printing paper that I used as an interleaving sheet between the map and iron.
Hi..I have a
a multi folded letter from 1885….would this work on that? Thanks
Great question, Tony! This method should very well help with your letter. Don't forget that interleaving sheet of paper to protect it, and we always recommend testing on a small section to make sure there are no problems.
Can i do this with my thicker paper poster?
Great question! This method should work the same for a poster made of thicker paper. It's always a good idea to test a small section first. If the poster doesn't flatten all the way with your first attempt, you might try this method a few times, letting the poster dry completely between attempts.
I bought, off ebay, a 1949 Ntl. Geo map showing all of Britain. It also has a beautiful border with all bits of info about people and places. It has age and I love it! Is it safe to use this same technique?
Great question! This technique should work very well on your map, but it's always a good idea to test a small corner or inconspicuous section just to make sure.
@@NewWorldMaps Thank you so much! Going to give it my best try.
@@kimquinn7728 let us know how it turned out (just curious)
@@kimquinn7728 Did it work, did you use water?
Hello, you used a device that was smaller. Does a regular iron and board work?
Yes, it will work. Just use a warm and not hot setting
Yes, polaraligned1 has it exactly right! Just use the lowest heat setting and you should be fine with a regular iron. It's always good to do a test on a small section just to be certain.