Fixing Wrinkles in a Comic With a Ball Bearing

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[@kellywilson7585]

Wow, great job with the before and after photos! I am the guy that commented on that a few videos back, and I am impressed with the amount of effort to take care of that very small gripe :) Thanks a ton...from all of us enjoying your videos, I am sure! Great video on the ball bearing technique. I didn't realize it would work so well with the folds along the edge like that!

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Thanks again for the kind words!

[@murrayc9615]

Have you ever tried using dotting tools? They come in a variety of sizes for small detailed work, and they are attached to handles for better control. This works really well when pushing a stubborn dent that won't press out from the inside cover along the spine. I use the same technique to wet and warm the area on the outside of the cover, and then with a small dotting tool, I will gently push out the dent from the inside so that it can be pressed. Just like when putting your tack iron to the cover, you don't need a lot of pressure.

[@comicbookchris3509]

Good idea. I do have a set of smooth tools used for leather work that I use to work on books to avoid gouging when lifting things like corner creases. Two of them do have small little balls on the edge that I didn't think about using for dents as you described. I'm so used to multiple presses after hitting the dents with a steamer where I try to puff the dents out for pressing. I'll try using the small balls on the dents first next time. My brain didn't connect the dots, pun intended, that I could use the dots on the dents.

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

I will look into that. If you know of any videos out there showing how this is done, please let me know. And if you could give me the link to some tools on Amazon, would appreciate it

[@comicbookchris3509]

@ImproveCollectingComics I'm working on two Spideŕ-Man 569s that have the same crinkles to the side of the top staples on front cover. Steaming , steel ball, multiple pressings aren't getting them out. It's a process, with breaks, but little by little the tiny balls are working them out. I was avoiding liquid but I may add just a bit.

[@snakeeyez8955]

Amazing work! Love the use of the ball bearing!

[@thomaseller5715]

Another great video, Thank you!

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Thanks again!

[@pkeel7576]

If you don’t have a ball bearing a metal spoon works too. It may take a bit longer but it does work. Great tutorial

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Interesting idea, I will look into that

[@joshuaclark1930]

Results speak for themselves.

[@davidwarren680]

Great job!

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mandofoe7447]

You’ve inspired me bro. Bought a press been watching all your videos. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Great to hear! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do

[@rodnicker]

Tremendous work on that book. Normally you have CGC gods smiling on you, so we already know it's coming back a 9.8 🙂. I look forward to your next video.

[@sp1970ful]

Very interesting thank you for sharing the process

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@clelandwarrenjr850]

Excellent work

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thehobbyist1]

As always, great work! Thanks for sharing. One of these days I'll purchase a press and give it a go. Until then, I'll soak up as much knowledge as possible through your videos 😊 #TheHobbyist

[@ambersmucker320]

Can you point me in the direction of where to get those items holding your iron clamped to your desk please.

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

It took me awhile to find it, but here you go! amzn.to/48SVqdH

[@jeffjones229]

Thanks for your expertise on this. Is the smaller ball bearing 1/2" ?

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

I believe so

[@luner5775]

Will this work on water damage wrinkles?

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

It might. It's probably better to humidify and press first though, to see what that looks like

[@mandofoe7447]

Have you ever pressed a mark jewelers book? I’ve got a ams 317 that is just a press away from being a nice book but it’s an MJ. Any thoughts?

[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Yes, a few. I didn't really do anything different except put some 100ish pound cardstock before and after the part of the insert that isn't flush with the rest of the book. Otherwise you can get an ident down the length of the book.

[@trentondenison7064]

What is that hand iron called you use.

[@trentondenison7064]

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[@ImproveCollectingComics]

Sorry for the delay, was on vacation. All the products I use are on my website improvecollecting.com The iron I use has been on backorder for months.. I am looking for an alternative option. It was called hangar 9 heat sealing iron