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QuestionAre there any other methods to restore the paper to its original form?Coco Sato is an Origamist and Contemporary Artist based in Brighton, UK. She is an award-winning contemporary artist specializing in origami and geometric sculptures. With a multidisciplinary practice encompassing sculpture, performance, psychology, and geometry, she explores shifting perspectives through the intricate art of origami. Coco’s work bridges cultures by combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary concepts, inviting audiences to reconsider their relationship with the world.Flattening or straightening crumpled paper takes time, and while it’s possible to improve its condition, it’s important to remember that these methods won’t restore the paper to its original smooth state. You can minimize crumpledness by gently smoothing out the paper with your hands or placing it between two heavy objects or books. But these won't perfectly restore them.
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QuestionWhat's the easiest way to flatten a paper?Community AnswerPut it inside a thick book and place the book under your mattress. Check it after a few hours, and it should be pretty well flattened.
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QuestionWhat do I do if my paper has ink on it already. Will the water mess it up?Community AnswerPut the paper in a big, heavy book and wait a few hours. Try not to use the water method.
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QuestionCan I flatten a crumpled paper without using a spray bottle?Community AnswerYes. Place it inside a heavy hardback book, then put it under your mattress. If you leave it there overnight your paper should be flattened out by morning.
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QuestionWhat if it's glued to another paper, causing it to be wrinkled?Community AnswerYou can do the wet method, but you have to be really careful not to wet the glue too much to avoid the papers separating.
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QuestionMy book's paper got really wrinkled. What's the most effective or easiest way to flatten it?Community AnswerUse Method 1 (the one with water). Put pieces of absorbent paper in the book where the paper is crumpled and close the book. Then stack heavier books on it, then after a few hours take it out.
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QuestionMy school project paper has wrinkled a little and has been folded at the corners. Which method should I use to flatten it?Community AnswerTry the ironing technique, it would work well with the corners and help reduce the folded fibers in the paper.
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QuestionI'm using A3 paper, so some of these seem a bit hard for that size. What do you think is the best method?Community AnswerTry the first method. It will work. It doesn't matter if it's A4 size paper or A3.
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QuestionHow do I remove a glued document from cardboard?Community AnswerYou can use the sharp blades from scissors to remove it.
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QuestionI have to have a paper flattened by tomorrow morning. What should I do?Community AnswerPlace the piece of paper in a large, thick book and put it underneath your mattress. Over a couple of hours, the paper should flatten.
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QuestionHow do I flatten a crumpled paper with ink on it without water?Community AnswerPut it in a large book, and put the closed book under your mattress for a couple hours.
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QuestionWill this work on origami paper?Community AnswerYes, but the wrinkle lines will be a bit more visible. If you're actually going to use the paper to make origami, it shouldn't matter much if it's a little wrinkled.
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QuestionCould I use purified water?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionWhat if it's tracing paper, would it still work?Community AnswerYes, it would work on any paper. The most efficient one is method 1, so I suggest using that.
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QuestionWhat is the quickest way to flatten A4 paper?Community AnswerTry the first method. It will work. It doesn't matter if it's A4 size paper or A3.
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QuestionWhat can I do if I drew something but accidentally wrinkled the paper a little bit?Community AnswerUse the book method. Place the wrinkled part inside the book, and stack at least 2 heavier books on top. It should flatten out within a couple hours. If you drew in the center of the paper, then place it on a flat surface, like a table, and then place up to 4 heavy books on top. It should flatten within 4 - 5 hours.
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QuestionHow do I flatten a book full of crumpled pages?Community AnswerYou can place several heavy books on top of your book and leave the stack on a hard surface.
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QuestionHow do I quickly uncrumple paper without getting it wet or using an iron?Community AnswerIf you place the piece of paper in a thick, heavy book and put it underneath your mattress, it should be flattened in a couple of hours.
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