Have you eagerly awaited the arrival of your Auslan posters, only to find them tightly coiled within a protective tube? Fear not, for in this guide, we'll embark on a journey to unravel the secrets of flattening your new posters. While we must send them in tubes to keep shipping costs down and protect their edges, we want you to enjoy them flat and fabulous. So, let's dive in and discover how to transform those curled scrolls into smooth, flat posters to adorn your walls!

Why Flatten Your Auslan Educational Posters? Our Auslan posters are not just pieces of paper; they're gateways to communication, bridges between worlds, and tools for learning and understanding. Flattening them ensures that every sign, gesture, and symbol shines brightly, ready to enrich your Auslan journey without distraction.

The Weight Method:

• Lay the rolled-up posters on a clean, flat surface.
• Place heavy books or objects evenly along the length and width of the posters.
• Leave the weights in place for 24 to 48 hours, allowing the posters to gradually flatten under pressure.
• This method is simple, cost-effective, and requires minimal effort.

The Ironing Method (with caution):

• Lay a clean cloth over your posters to protect them from direct heat.
• Set your iron to a low heat setting (without steam) and gently iron over the cloth-covered posters.
• Work in small sections, applying light pressure and moving the iron in circular motions.
• Avoid leaving the iron in one spot for too long to prevent damage to the posters.
• Once flattened, allow the posters to cool before handling. 

The Reverse Roll Method:

• Carefully unroll the poster in the opposite direction of the curl
• Roll the poster in the opposite direction, but not too tightly.
• Secure the rolled poster with rubber bands or straps and leave it for 24 to 48 hours.
• Unroll the poster and lay it flat, using weights if necessary to ensure it stays flat.
• This method works well for posters with tight curls.

 

With these gentle methods at your disposal, you're equipped to transform any curled scroll back into a flat piece of art. So, unroll the magic and let your Auslan posters shine bright, flat, and ready to inspire!