Cgc cfp comics offers many services including pressing comics, magazines, treasury books, and original art. Follow this step by step account of how to press the wrinkles out of your comic books and have them looking brand new. The full range of replacement and backup parts and addons for all of our ironing presses. Comic books how to press your comic books at home 2018.
I started a personal journey trying to learn the tips and tricks of pressing comic books. Lets look at what pressing is and some opinions about how it affects the value. Ironing presses, commercial and domestic irons, ironing. Mar 10, 2017 this video demonstrates the huge improvements that can be achieved from learning how to press a comic book. May 18, 2017 imo, it depends on the severity of the fanning and other characteristics of the book to determine if its from pressing.
Buy pressing irons online at overstock our best laundry deals. Fast press irons save time and effort while sitting down doing the laundry. Have you had comics pressed before but the service was less than stellar. Then iron at 155f165f vertically along the spine, checking the cover after a. It pictures over 1400 irons all different from book 1 from all the different categories with information for each iron on value, age, origin, size,and maker. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online laundry store. Removing these defects will usually increase the grade of the book, which translates into increased value. With over 50 years of trading, we look forward to helping you. Services and results pressing is a procedure that employs the use of pressure and heat to remove or reduce in severity, various defects found in comic books, magazines, and similar paper products.
Follow this step by step account of how to press the wrinkles out of your comic books and have them. Get free delivery on everything overstock your online housewares outlet store. She experimented to learn the proper dampness and way to feed table clothes and sheets into the roller to avoid wrinkles. Other signs of a poorly pressed book are extremely flat spines, a natural spine should be a little plump with a rounded look. Impressive comic books pressing service, bowmansville, new york. Steam pressing require a lot less handson work than the task of ironing does. Marvel comics iron man is a popular comic series in which the relationship. Minor pressing will flatten out the book, and most likely remove bends. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books. Jan 28, 2009 the book hasnt received permanent damage yet. First seen in paris flea markets and london street fairs, these irons are now appearing in the united states.
Comic book pressing is the process of flattening out a comic book that has been wrinkled or damaged. This video demonstrates the huge improvements that can be achieved from learning how to press a comic book. Comic pressing should be considered anytime there is a desire to improve the overall condition of the book. And with the extensive range of irons and press irons available here on ebay, and the freedom of online shopping, you can search out an iron that will make you feel excited for your next pressing session.
It is quite literally the pressing of a comic book, similar to what you would do to a shirt or pants, to remove blemishes such as wrinkles and creases. Satisfaction guaranteed backed by a 1year hasslefree warranty and supported by a customer service team based in andover, ksquick heat up time a 5. Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal. Save time and money by pressing your own comic books with a heat press machine. Comics can get bent during shipping or have creaselines from heavy reading. Are you considering sending your books in for grading. I think the method where i clamp the edges works better than trying to. Pressing removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage. Pressing techniques vary between golden, silver, copper and modern age books. Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Buy digital steam press with integrated sleeveboard 25. Buy pressing irons online at overstock our best laundry. Pressing is a process that can enhance the appearance of a comic book by removing noncolor breaking defects such as dents, bends, crunches, rippling, warping, spine rolls and indentations.
Serenelife 1400 watt machine1400w dummy press for shirtsblouses and much more, dries and irons clothes automatically in one step slirx45, gray 4. Irons is emeritus professor of political science at the university of california, san diego. Give your clothes a freshly pressed look with this shark powerpress selfcleaning professional steam iron. Modern comic pressing part 2 removing ticks and creases. If you are cracking any yellow label books, make sure you send the books to an authorized witness presser first so they can crack and press and resubmit for you to keep the yellow label. If youre shopping for a steam press, youve come to the right place. The book can be purchased from dave irons antiques with worldwide shipping. Avery comic pressing llc is fully insured by collectibles insurance services. Use the same procedure as below and follow directions provided by the heat press manufacturer. Amazons choice for pressing irons steamfast sf717 mini steam iron with dual voltage, travel bag, nonstick soleplate, antislip handle, rapid heating, 420w power, white 4. Learn how to clean and press comic books yourself using this free online guide. It neither adds nor takes away from the comic, making it a nonrestorative process that will not make a comic book restored. How are you going to press a slabbed book if you dont crack it out of the slab.
Agree with cgc or not, they have provided an impartial third party to arbitrate this touchy subject and provide a. All of these books were pressed using methods outlined. Shark gi405 powerpress selfcleaning professional steam iron. Record breaking prices are bringing faked and forged irons into the antiques market. Offers ironing presses for light commercial, professional or domestic use. Amateur comic book pressing can damage books, so start with cheap dollar bin comic books and practice for many months until you are comfortable with the techniques covered in the guide. Designed in a retro comic book style, this largerthanlife mug will help you defy gravity.
May 15, 2017 this is the 1st video, and second test. Since 2007, i have pressed thousands of comic books from across the ages. I think the method where i clamp the edges works better than trying to roll the spine, but more testing cant hurt. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious money on the table. The condition of a comic book is one of the key elements of the value and ultimately the final selling price. If your iron has vents insert a telfon aka ptfe sheet between the iron sole plate. Dirty old ladies is a podcast hosted by iron circus comics founder c. Comic book pressing, dry cleaning, grading, cbcs cgc look for more examples on my website. Impressive comic books pressing service pressing info.
Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening. The broken promise of the brown decision and a peoples history of the supreme court. Four settings let you choose the right option for every fabric, and the temperature dial with led lights provides easy operation. It is quite literally the pressing of a comic book, similar to what you would do to a shirt or pants. The effect can be dramatic, with books sometimes improving multiple grades. Shop for shark gi405 powerpress selfcleaning professional steam iron. Ironing presses ironing systems british ironing press company. Steamfast sf623 midsize steam press with multiple fabric settings and steam burst function. Josh is a cgc, cbcs dealer, and a cbcs facilitator. Irons antiques antique iron books for sale irons by irons.
It pictures over 1400 irons all different from book 1 from all the different categories with information for each iron. The back of the book looks substantially better, but the front isnt where i would expect it to be yet. You can really tell in the side by side below the drastic difference after a single pressing. Turnaround times processing books receivedpaid on 04152020 04222020 cbcs. Fast press ironing presses, commercial and domestic irons.
Ccs offers a screening service to determine whether your comic book is a suitable candidate for pressing, restoration or restoration removal. You gotta be kidding me that the pressing price doesnt include getting the book out of the slab. Prescreening we will examine your books prior to grading submission for grade consideration and a detailed expert restoration detection. Ironing accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Sell my comic books returns with an unboxing of amazing spiderman, xmen and more. Before cgc, grading was the source of many arguments in the comic book community. Jul 27, 20 the first problem i encountered was the book moving slightly in the press, thus pressing the backboard line into the book, ruining it. Signs of pressing comic book grading and restoration. Due to our knowledge of paper and restoration we consider our comic book pressing skills to be of exceptional professional quality, with documented results that you can see from our examples shown below. She irons table clothes, napkins, aprons, sheets and pillow cases with it. Imo, it depends on the severity of the fanning and other characteristics of the book to determine if its from pressing.
There are a few things to pay attention to when selecting your next iron. Books that have glossy covers, thicker stock, different color pages. He is the author of numerous books on the supreme court and constitutional litigation, including jim crows children. More irons by irons is the 2nd book authored and selfpublished by dave irons. Apple airpods generation 2 with charging case mv7n2ama. Sew easy mini iron with stand red the narrow shaped tip is ideal for pressing bias tape and narrow seams and is perfect for small hems, tight corners and turning raw edges. The second problem was that the black ink from the comic would stick to the back board during pressing and be ripped off the book. Its possible that if you take these same books and stick them under a dictionary for a year, they may naturally flatten without any machines. Can you show us how to heat set the ink on comic books that the.
Comic books how to press your comic books at home 2018 duration. Comic book pressing nonrestorative techniques to improve. Comic book pressing often reduces or removes defects such as dents, bends, noncolor break creases, spine rolls, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage, bent overhangs, amateur pressing damage, and similar defects. Proper pressing lies in the hands of a experienced presser and the results will be mind blowing if in the right experienced hands. Most supplies can be purchased directly on amazon or ebay to save time, money, and shipping costs.
Suit up for success while you sip and vanquish all villains with iron man. Awhile back, i had the process of ironing a comic explained to me. Huge antique vintage industrial book press 19 34 x 15 inch plate. Comic book pressing is a hot topic today in both collecting and investing groups. Removing these defects can often raise the grade increasing the value of the book. Comic books can be pressed and dry cleaned for an improved look and condition. This is a tutorial on how to use nonrestorative techniques to improve the appearance of comic books. The second one is nothing but a giant pile of rust, although the plate does still. A few months back i accidentally won two antique cast iron book presses at auction.
During those early years of pressing, i was a comic book dealer selling highdollar graded and nongraded items from my ebay store american comics and collectibles. This will make the comic grade higher and look better. This can either be for resale purposes, grading and encapsulation purposes or simply to improve the appearance of your collection at a minimal cost instead of spending time, money and effort in acquiring new, higher condition issues. She had a learning curve, but her effort was well rewarded. Impressive comic books pressing service home facebook. I cant say that i love ironing, but it seems i get my ironing done quicker and the pleats in my pants are crisper than with my regular iron. Yes, you will be paying all the regular fees for regrading in addition to the dry cleaning and pressing fees. I tried to press several that were damaged in a basement flood but wrinkles and wavy pages just dont respond well to a flat iron and steam only.
Signs of pressing comic book grading and restoration issues. Scroll down for examples of our work and for full details regarding comic book pressing prices and turnaround times. The light crease hasnt broke color which permanently sets the crease and makes ironing unable to totally take away the crease. In 20102011, my comic book dealer days came to a close due to ti me constraints with my primary business in operating comic book conventions. It sounds like for tiny noncolor breaking creases, it can smooth them out and actually make them disappear making some comics go up anywhere from say. Comic pressing service paper conservation, comic book. When pressing shirts i position the shirt, put the lid down, press the steam button, lift the lid back up and presto that part of the shirt is wrinkle free. Steam and dry ironing board presses, stands and heat. I dont think it improves the grade really, because a. After a single pressing you will notice below that the book already looks considerably better. If the crease hasnt broke that dreaded color, is it wrong for me to try and save it from that. Central valleys very own comic book pressing service.
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