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    Default Studio flooded- possible to salvage prints?

    Our studios got flooded. Many waterlogged posters. Drying them out. Any hope or suggestions if there's a way to flatten print out? I know probably not... But if there's something we can do to make the print look better on the flood bargain table I'd appreciate it.

    Please, if you can, restrain from smartass replies this time-- I'm a bit tender right now. Looking for some real suggestions that can help me out.

    Thanks
    Judge

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    i've heat pressed prints after soaking them and they turned out just like new afterwards. be sure to put the press on a low heat.

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    ThanKyou!

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    Good luck Judge, super sorry to hear you guys lost any work over there. What kind of paper are you talking about?

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    I just saw the photos of the damage on facebook. So upsetting just seeing that. Good luck with the heat press !

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    The fastest way to dry a lot of prints is to re wet them and flatten then en masse between blotters and cardboard. The whole stack you hook up to a fan. Every other day flip the blotters. Here is a pic of what such a system looks like.
    http://www.magical-secrets.com/files/dryer_1.jpg

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    Ughhhhh that sucks Judge.

    Let me know if I can help, I'm not crazy busy this week. You've got my #.

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    goddamn, i saw the photos on facebook and i'm just sick and heartbroken for you guys.

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    yeah, saw the photos too...feel terrible for you guys!
    Good luck with the drying out (heat pressing)...hope it works!

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    oh christ, sorry to hear about this crap. i hope you and the screwball family are drying out okay.
    most of the time we never fish!

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