How to Uncurl Old Photos
Choose a container for the chamber.. Set up a work station with the container.. Fill the bottom of the bin with 2-inches (5-cm) of water.
Steps
Choose a container for the chamber.
Choose a container for the chamber.
Set up a work station with the container.
Set up a work station with the container.
Fill the bottom of the bin with 2-inches (5-cm) of water.
Fill the bottom of the bin with 2-inches (5-cm) of water.
Set a wire plate rack in the bin.
Set a wire plate rack in the bin.
Place the photo on the rack.
Place the photo on the rack.
Cover the bin and allow the photo to sit for a couple of hours.
Cover the bin and allow the photo to sit for a couple of hours.
Examine the container for condensation after a couple of hours.
Examine the container for condensation after a couple of hours.
Check the photo to see if it's flexible.
Check the photo to see if it's flexible.
Leave the photo in the bin for a few more hours if necessary.
Leave the photo in the bin for a few more hours if necessary.
Place the photo on blotting paper and smooth it out.
Place the photo on blotting paper and smooth it out.
Set a piece of wax paper over the photo and fold the blotting paper on top.
Set a piece of wax paper over the photo and fold the blotting paper on top.
Add some heavy items on top of the photo.
Add some heavy items on top of the photo.
Allow the photo to dry for a few days.
Allow the photo to dry for a few days.
Set the photo underneath a heavy item.
Set the photo underneath a heavy item.
Place the photo between the pages of a heavy book.
Place the photo between the pages of a heavy book.
Run an iron over the photo's edges for a few seconds.
Run an iron over the photo's edges for a few seconds.
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