flattening a moisture damaged print.

[whitewash]

ive got a print that ive had on my wall for a while in a frame, but ive had a bit of moisture and mold come through the wall behind the picture which has effected the image in the fact that it is no longer flat.


is there anything i can do to 'fix' it?

 

[Toothie]

scan it and reprint?

 

[snapzz]

One option is to retouch and reprint but if the moisture damage is not noticable and you want to use the original just have the print card mounted.

 

[irw1]

If its small enough to scan, then I think Ruth has the best plan.

It depends on how large it is, and how badly wrinkled it has become tbh. Most picture framing companies could roller it onto "foam-x" or "sticky board" for you, which will work if the creases are not too severe. (You could do this yourself, but if it goes wrong then you're, erm, well, stuck!)

Another option is to have it reframed, but sandwiched between two sheets of glass, which should keep it flat. Making sure the back of the frame is properly sealed should help prevent it happening again.

 

[whitewash]

sorry forgot to say, its a signed limited run print from a sometime TP visitor, so reprinting isnt really an option, some good ideas irw1, its going to need reframing anyway as the backboard of the frame has wicked the moisture through onto the print, i shall take the print out of the frame now

 

[irw1]

sorry forgot to say, its a signed limited run print from a sometime TP visitor, so reprinting isnt really an option, some good ideas irw1, its going to need reframing anyway as the backboard of the frame has wicked the moisture through onto the print, i shall take the print out of the frame now

No worries. If the print has some value, (monetary or sentimental,) it's worth making sure whoever re-frames it uses conservation quality materials. (Mount, back-board and tapes especially.) This will protect the print properly for many years. It will cost slightly more, but it really is worth it.