I guess it’s a good tool for people who want to keep their books looking like new. I like mine dog-eared and loved.
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
We need to do it here from time to time to make sure the books are.in great shape for customers. Past that, the readers can treat them however they'd like *after* they arrive, haha.
@alex.reviews.comics4 жыл бұрын
The only publisher IN THE WORLD who cares enough to do this. Wow
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it helps some people!
@AshenJackal4 жыл бұрын
This was a great video and will be very useful for me. I have tons of extra books to practice on.
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It should work out great and mostly remove (or sometimes fully remove) minor creases, spine ticks, small bends, etc. Good luck!
@ComicKelsey4 жыл бұрын
Man, I don't even iron my clothes! HAHA!
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
Silly Kelsey, irons are for comics... not clothes! 😉
@aragelenian77684 жыл бұрын
Love the music. Gtear video!
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@simenon74 жыл бұрын
New character: Pressin' Pete
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
😂
@XbandTv4 жыл бұрын
My cousin taught this to 12 year old me in 1995. Glad to see it's Alterna-Approved!
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
Yeah! It works on all of our comics and most other "floppy" comics too. Do *not* attempt this with comics that have a thicker, cardstock type cover.
@arohila3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful and cheaper then sending it off to get cleaned...along with time savings. Definitely will try it. Thanks for putting it up.
@alternacomics3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@williamramskill54884 жыл бұрын
Smoooooth!
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
👍😎👍
@RetroExhibitCollective3 жыл бұрын
Just bought these. Hope it’ll workout going to try it out Update: it really works, but Becareful not to press too hard because the texture from the Teflon will transfer to the book. Maybe try parchment paper so it doesn’t leave a texture
@eirvingdiaz7185 Жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing your technique.
@falnlolife4 жыл бұрын
am i the only thinking wow what an adorable iron..... lol
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
Hah!
@michaelmayrend3132 жыл бұрын
The reason to put the books under a cold press (under the backer board bundle) is so that they keep the new shape as they re-absorb the local humidity from the heating/ironing.
@wizicdomriverman26574 жыл бұрын
👍
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
👍😎👍
@richardfairlamb9728 Жыл бұрын
Hi, this is great and informative, thanks. Do you think this would also work on corner creases or is it more effective on the spine? Also, could I use a larger, clothes iron on a medium setting? Thanks again.
@alternacomics Жыл бұрын
It's definitely more effective for the spine, but it does help somewhat alleviate any creases in general -- as long as it's not a hard crease that has damaged the coloration of the page. And yes, you could use a large flat iron on medium setting. Just remember -- never use steam, it will warp and permanently damage the paper.
@richardfairlamb972811 ай бұрын
Thanks very much@@alternacomics
@erbower4 жыл бұрын
great video, thanks! do you ever humidify first using this method?
@alternacomics4 жыл бұрын
We don't recommend adding any moisture, humidification, or steam to the cover. It has the high possibility if making warping and creasing even worse with this method. If anything, we found using a dehumidifier or air conditioning in the room, tends to help yield the best results.
@mikecater3549 Жыл бұрын
Where do you buy Teflon sheets to iron out crease
@alternacomics Жыл бұрын
Amazon 👍
@smnaet Жыл бұрын
dumb question: will this work on the back cover too?
@alternacomics11 ай бұрын
Yes, as long as it's not cardstock, foil, etc.. It has to be a regular pliable paper stock.
@mikehorvath8176 Жыл бұрын
What do you recommend for getting rid of sticky residue on comic book covers? I have some comics that aren't bagged and boarded and had price tags placed on the front and back covers. I removed them slowly, but it left a sticky residue, hesitant to use Goo-be-Gone. Thanks.
@alternacomics Жыл бұрын
Alcohol wipes or small amount of rubbing alcohol usually works. Don't press hard. Rub in circular motion for a few seconds.
@miguelhinojosa17083 жыл бұрын
You think you could use this method on card stock covers as well?
@alternacomics3 жыл бұрын
No, definitely not. You can do permanent damage to a thicker cardstock covers by applying heat and pressure in this fashion.
@Ekkix3 жыл бұрын
Hi, and thanks for sharing this. Will this also work for 'warped' books? I recently bought a small collection. Some books (although overall still in good shape) look as if the previous owner rolled them (or something like this). Probably bad storage over a long time. Thanks!
@alternacomics3 жыл бұрын
It should help but it won't cure the problem entirely. With something like this, after you iron it, I recommend leaving it under at least 50 pounds of weight, evenly distributed, for about a week.
@indymudshow3 жыл бұрын
Been trying this method for a bit now and I have to say it works okay for the most part for small imperfections. However I have stopped using the backing board inside as its causing my front and back covers to become uneven with the pages in the book. The covers now appear too short as the pages extend out past the cover due to the board making the cover raise while pressing.
@malus9113 жыл бұрын
Try using thinner card/backing boards. They come in different thicknesses. Thicker ones for the centre and depending on the front and back covers, thinner ones so as not to have the problem you're having. Cheers.
@IndieExplosion3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I tried this, but the Teflon sheets that came had a woven denim-like texture. Did your sheets have a fibrous texture? It seems like that's what's at the posted link now, but it almost created a texture imprint on the comic I was practicing on, so I had to abandon attempting this. Please advise/help. Thanks in advance!
@alternacomics3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the sheets have a texture to them but it shouldn't transfer over. It sounds like your heat settings might be too high or that you might be leaving the iron on the cover for too long or using too much pressure.
@IndieExplosion3 жыл бұрын
@@alternacomics thanks! That might be it, I kept it on there pretty long. I'll experiment some more with it!
@beaker12592 жыл бұрын
How was it after you tried again? Update?
@IndieExplosion2 жыл бұрын
I haven't had the greatest luck with it, so haven't tried it very much. If I do with greater success and can find this thread, I'll post another response.
@VictorGonzalez-gt9tf7 ай бұрын
What's the name of the iron
@alternacomics7 ай бұрын
Tony.
@TB-TheGoldenAgeGamer3 жыл бұрын
I tried this on a modern book like the justice league and it works great spine looks like new. then tried it on a spiderman 6 1991 era. And same short time and pressure and left the area around the spine wavy. Would u recommend any steam on older books?
@BronzeAgeBryon3 жыл бұрын
My thought exactly. Wish we could have got some feedback here. But I might just try it on a dollar bin book with no value to see.
@alternacomics3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you had some good results! In the video at 0:33 we explicitly mention not to use steam.
@MiamiLoco3 жыл бұрын
Dumb question: Can i just use a normal sized iron?
@alternacomics3 жыл бұрын
Sure! Just make sure it is flat on the bottom and has very few holes.
@Remspamton3 жыл бұрын
Does this work on plastic like graphic novel covers