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MarlinBeta · 2008-01-22, 21:45

I recently bought a wallscroll with an odd defect. The fabric has large ripples in it, which prevents the wallscroll from hanging flat against the wall. I've measured the fabric and I have confirmed that it is perfectly square when stretched on the floor.

I have two questions:

Can I iron a cloth wallscroll without damaging it?
Does anyone have an alternative way to fix a wallscroll with ripples in the fabric?

Aoie_Emesai · 2008-01-22, 22:19

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Originally Posted by MarlinBeta

I recently bought a wallscroll with an odd defect. The fabric has large ripples in it, which prevents the wallscroll from hanging flat against the wall. I've measured the fabric and I have confirmed that it is perfectly square when stretched on the floor.

I have two questions:

Can I iron a cloth wallscroll without damaging it?
Does anyone have an alternative way to fix a wallscroll with ripples in the fabric?

I couldn't figure out exactly what standard wallscrolls are made of, so i'm just going by what I have and assuming that the cloth like material that every site seemingly state.

My example ^^

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On every of my wallscroll, I have a little ripple like you on every of the 4 corners where the plastic mount is place on the cloths, but other than that no.

#1 I don't recommend that. Even though, assuming you don't have a rip off like my very first chobits one, which is not a fabric material. I still don't recommend it. That's just my recommendation.

#2. I would probably recommend steaming it with a steamer or something like that. The steam won't degrade the fabric or the ink. I use that steamer for my kahkis every so often, even though half the time, i get a few water spots on my pants ^^

MarlinBeta · 2008-01-22, 23:06

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Originally Posted by Aoie_Emesai

I couldn't figure out exactly what standard wallscrolls are made of, so i'm just going by what I have and assuming that the cloth like material that every site seemingly state.

My example ^^

---

On every of my wallscroll, I have a little ripple like you on every of the 4 corners where the plastic mount is place on the cloths, but other than that no.

#1 I don't recommend that. Even though, assuming you don't have a rip off like my very first chobits one, which is not a fabric material. I still don't recommend it. That's just my recommendation.

#2. I would probably recommend steaming it with a steamer or something like that. The steam won't degrade the fabric or the ink. I use that steamer for my kahkis every so often, even though half the time, i get a few water spots on my pants ^^

Yes. That's exactly what's wrong with my wallscroll. Those ripples you drew look just like what is on my wallscroll. However, I have some problems with your suggestions. I don't have a steamer nor do I know anyone with a steamer.

Does anyone have any more suggestions?

Aoie_Emesai · 2008-01-23, 01:01

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Originally Posted by MarlinBeta

Yes. That's exactly what's wrong with my wallscroll. Those ripples you drew look just like what is on my wallscroll. However, I have some problems with your suggestions. I don't have a steamer nor do I know anyone with a steamer.

Does anyone have any more suggestions?

You have a iron correct? Just turn that backward and let the steam catch on to the wallscroll.

Vexx · 2008-01-23, 02:50

aye... you could also just try hanging it in the bathroom while you shower.

The steamer suggestion is still the best though. Although this is a bit wacky and expensive -- if you care enough you could take it to an art restorer and see what they suggest. They work with cloth and paper and other valuable stuff.

Aoie_Emesai · 2008-01-23, 10:19

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Originally Posted by Vexx

aye... you could also just try hanging it in the bathroom while you shower.

The steamer suggestion is still the best though. Although this is a bit wacky and expensive -- if you care enough you could take it to an art restorer and see what they suggest. They work with cloth and paper and other valuable stuff.

Ah ha, the shower trick might be a good suggestion too. Though now i'm worried about the amount of water it may collect now while you shower. I doubt a 5 min shower will harm it.

MarlinBeta · 2008-01-23, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Aoie_Emesai

Ah ha, the shower trick might be a good suggestion too. Though now i'm worried about the amount of water it may collect now while you shower. I doubt a 5 min shower will harm it.

I don't have access to a private shower because I live in the college dorms. *sigh* I know all I've been doing is rejecting your suggestions, but can you think of anything else? I'll keep thinking too, but this is a difficult problem because of where I live.

Vexx · 2008-01-23, 13:15

Last best thing I might suggest is to see if there's a "handmade" or specialty paper shop in your town. A lot of college towns have them -- they may have some equipment to fix it. Sounds like that's your only real option?

Aoie_Emesai · 2008-01-23, 17:41

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Originally Posted by MarlinBeta

I don't have access to a private shower because I live in the college dorms. *sigh* I know all I've been doing is rejecting your suggestions, but can you think of anything else? I'll keep thinking too, but this is a difficult problem because of where I live.

Oh... that does present a problem. Well... what Vexx said is a good idea. Compare the price you paid for you wallscroll and the price it would cost to repair it and see which is more justifiable.

Ledgem · 2008-01-24, 00:15

Take a look at where the wallscroll connects with the two ends. You can try pulling it (lightly - don't rip it) out so as to straighten it - it may slide a little bit in the plastic ends. I feel like I've done this with some of mine before, but not all wallscrolls are made equal. If it doesn't want to slide or if you don't see a track along the plastic, don't bother with this method.

Nenkitsune · 2008-01-24, 03:20

oh yeah, that reminds me. I think that in the plastic ends, if you pop the cap off, the walscroll is bound to a peice of what i thought looked liked card stock or something. i'm wondering if maybe you could pull the walscroll out of the plastic ends, and see how it's actually mounted, then adjust it based off that?
I don't have my wallscrolls with me so i can't really get a good idea of how you would go about doing such a thing though.

Brett2011 · 2011-10-22, 19:53

This response is not so much in regards to the correction of cosmetic flaws in the fabric of the wall scroll, but about the rods. I have lost the cap for one scroll and broke a rod for another while moving. After doing allot of research on this topic I have found that replacing the parts with the same things is impossible. However while exploring the idea of framing the fabric I have come across the concept of something called " plaque mounting ". In case the term is unfamiliar to you, it is the process of stretching or folding the edges of the fabric around a wood frame. My question simply put is, would doing this wreck the scroll?

Ichihara Asako · 2011-10-22, 23:39

If you have an iron, just put a towel over it (so iron doesn't melt the satin or whatever it's made of; usually some sort of nylon) and do it. I had to do so with some of my cheap ebay wallscrolls. My iron has a steamer function though (I thought all modern ones do) so I'm not sure how you'd do without the steam.

Raiga · 2011-10-24, 00:03

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Originally Posted by MarlinBeta

I don't have access to a private shower because I live in the college dorms. *sigh*

You should totally just bring the scroll into the dorm bathroom while someone else is showering and stand there, holding it.

Hey, it's college! What have you got to lose? Sure people might think of you as "that creepy guy standing in the bathroom with a giant cartoon pinup," but that'll go away soon enough (probably), and just imagine how beautiful that wallscroll will look, hanging on the wall and wrinkle-free.

(also, I just realized this thread is 3 years old. Holy thread necromancy, Batman!)

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MarlinBeta Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006	Fixing Wallscrolls I recently bought a wallscroll with an odd defect. The fabric has large ripples in it, which prevents the wallscroll from hanging flat against the wall. I've measured the fabric and I have confirmed that it is perfectly square when stretched on the floor. I have two questions: Can I iron a cloth wallscroll without damaging it? Does anyone have an alternative way to fix a wallscroll with ripples in the fabric? __________________ >> Current Anime Watch List <<

2008-01-23, 02:50	Link #5
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 55	aye... you could also just try hanging it in the bathroom while you shower. The steamer suggestion is still the best though. Although this is a bit wacky and expensive -- if you care enough you could take it to an art restorer and see what they suggest. They work with cloth and paper and other valuable stuff. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Light Novel series Volume 3 in progress; Vol. 3 ch. 04 released) ((thanks for reading))

2008-01-23, 13:15	Link #8
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 55	Last best thing I might suggest is to see if there's a "handmade" or specialty paper shop in your town. A lot of college towns have them -- they may have some equipment to fix it. Sounds like that's your only real option? __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Light Novel series Volume 3 in progress; Vol. 3 ch. 04 released) ((thanks for reading))

2008-01-24, 00:15	Link #10
Ledgem Fade In, Fade Out Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 27	Take a look at where the wallscroll connects with the two ends. You can try pulling it (lightly - don't rip it) out so as to straighten it - it may slide a little bit in the plastic ends. I feel like I've done this with some of mine before, but not all wallscrolls are made equal. If it doesn't want to slide or if you don't see a track along the plastic, don't bother with this method. __________________

2008-01-24, 03:20	Link #11
Nenkitsune Ive been MikuCaramellized Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 24	oh yeah, that reminds me. I think that in the plastic ends, if you pop the cap off, the walscroll is bound to a peice of what i thought looked liked card stock or something. i'm wondering if maybe you could pull the walscroll out of the plastic ends, and see how it's actually mounted, then adjust it based off that? I don't have my wallscrolls with me so i can't really get a good idea of how you would go about doing such a thing though. __________________ もいちど。。。

2011-10-22, 19:53	Link #12
Brett2011 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011	This response is not so much in regards to the correction of cosmetic flaws in the fabric of the wall scroll, but about the rods. I have lost the cap for one scroll and broke a rod for another while moving. After doing allot of research on this topic I have found that replacing the parts with the same things is impossible. However while exploring the idea of framing the fabric I have come across the concept of something called " plaque mounting ". In case the term is unfamiliar to you, it is the process of stretching or folding the edges of the fabric around a wood frame. My question simply put is, would doing this wreck the scroll?

2011-10-22, 23:39	Link #13
Ichihara Asako Horoist Join Date: Oct 2007	If you have an iron, just put a towel over it (so iron doesn't melt the satin or whatever it's made of; usually some sort of nylon) and do it. I had to do so with some of my cheap ebay wallscrolls. My iron has a steamer function though (I thought all modern ones do) so I'm not sure how you'd do without the steam. __________________ Daily kemonomimi girls. Get your cat, bunny, fox and other mimi girl fix here! I also happen to spend a bit of money on figures occasionally.