To begin straightening a rolled poster, carefully remove it from its tube and lay it flat on a clean surface with the design facing down. This initial positioning is crucial for effective flattening.
Step-by-Step Guide to Initial Poster Straightening
The process of straightening a rolled poster starts with its careful removal from its storage tube and proper placement on a flat surface. Follow these steps to prepare your poster for flattening:
- Access the Poster Tube: Start by pulling the cap off the top of the tube that contains your rolled poster.
- Gentle Removal: Carefully remove your poster from the tube. The best way to do this is by tipping the tube until the poster slides partly out. This method helps prevent creasing or damaging the poster as you extract it.
- Initial Positioning: Once the poster is out of the tube, straighten it out on a clean, flat surface. Ensure that the poster's design is facing down. Laying it design-down is a key preparatory step, as it allows the natural curl to relax and prepares the poster for any subsequent flattening methods, letting gravity work on the inherent curl.
While these steps outline the essential beginning of straightening a rolled poster, the complete process of flattening often involves additional techniques beyond just unrolling. The act of laying the poster design-down on a flat surface is a fundamental action that prepares the poster, allowing it to naturally begin uncurling and readying it for more comprehensive flattening methods.
