Supplies You’ll Need:

• A clean, flat surface (like a table or countertop)

• Cotton gloves (optional, to avoid fingerprints)

• Flat, clean weights (like heavy books, or a soft, clean towel if weights aren’t available)

• Acid-free tissue paper (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Workspace

   • Clear a clean, flat surface to lay your print. If you’re wearing gloves, put them on to keep oils and fingerprints off the artwork.

2. Carefully Open the Shipping Tube

   • Gently remove any caps or tape from the tube.

   • Slide out the print slowly without bending it. If there’s a paper wrap around the print, carefully peel it off to reveal the artwork.

3. Unroll the Print

   • Lay the print on your flat surface, image side up, and let it relax naturally for a minute.

   • If the print doesn’t lie flat right away, don’t worry—handling it carefully is key.

4. Flatten with Weights

   • Place acid-free tissue paper or a soft towel on each corner to protect the print.

   • Use your weights on each corner, allowing the print to flatten gradually over a few hours. Avoid using any hard, direct pressure on the artwork itself.

5. Leave Overnight if Necessary

   • If it’s still curling, leave the weights overnight for more relaxed flattening. Keep the space undisturbed to avoid any accidental damage.

6. Framing or Storing

   • Once flat, your print is ready for framing! If you’re not framing it immediately, store it in a flat, dry space to keep it pristine.