Removing these defects can often raise the grade increasing the value of the book. A new batch of rumors have surfaced about the sequel to insomniacs spiderman game for the ps5, including the presence of symbiotes. This is a pressing 101 video, so nothing here is set in stone. Reynolds parchment paper works best and no indentation of logo or anything. Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening. It seems like this topic about pressing techniques are frown upon on other boards. Using very light, controlled humiditythen press front of comic faced downward, the spine facing the back of the press for 60 minutes, with a 4 hour window, for the book to set.
This is a tutorial on how to use nonrestorative techniques to improve the appearance of comic books. 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. 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. Follow this step by step account of how to press the wrinkles out of your comic books and have them looking brand new.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Use the humidifier that will absorb the humidity in the room so your books and pressing machine will stay dry. Pressing comic books can remove small wrinkles, ripples, and folds that devalue and make your books look bad. Pressing can also be accomplished through weight alone, but usually this is a byproduct of storing comic books in stacks, not a proactive technique used to increase the grade due to the amount of time it takes. So i quickly learned how to press and a lot of people were amazed how fast i. 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. Pressing removal of small defects using nonrestorative techniques that can help raise the grade of a comic. Welcome to the restoration lab which has been updated for all the world to see. Comic book heat press pressed comics for better grading books t. All of these books were pressed using methods outlined. While using 2 cups room temperature distilled water, you should leave the book inside. Pressing is a process that can raise the grade of a comic by removing small defects using nonrestorative techniques.
In film and comic books contributors analyze the problems of adapting one medium to another. Then place a bakers cookie rack on the small tub and place the book open faced with the cover side down on the rack. The 8step guide to creating and publishing your own comic. Learn how to press and clean comic books professionally or for yourself. Impressive comic books pressing service pressing info. These techniques can also be used on collectible baseball cards, magic, pokemon. Fortunately, with our advanced pressing techniques we were able to completely.
Read over 75,000 comics and over 700 free comics available from publishers such as marvel, dc, image, boom, idw, top shelf, and oni press on your iphone, ipad. Prescreen we screen comic books to make sure they are good candidates for our pressing services. As you continue to make comics, you will see that a lot is trial and error, but also that some techniques are common for a reason. The first step was to release the book from the cgc holder. Did your books go mia for 5 weeks without a peep as to what was going on. Creating a believable alternate reality through the art of visual storytelling has always fascinated me. Also, make sure the room is dry and airconditioned environment. Are you considering sending your books in for grading. Awhile back, i had the process of ironing a comic explained to me. When comic book collectors approach me regarding the services i offer, they tend to focus primarily on my pressing service. Create your own comic book by using the creative resources from envato elements. Avery comic pressing comic book pressing and cleaning. Foxing is a reddish agereated stain that can be found in older comic books. Foundations in comic book art, by industry veteran john mark frauenfelder 3.
Learn how to press comic books yourself by reading this free online guide right now. Stephen solomon of american comics and collectibles also offers pressing service, although his business seems to be currently on hold. Fill the bit tub with warm water a couple of inches. I am loving my new studio with lots of light and room to work. Do third part grading services like cgc and cbcs consider pressing and minor dry cleaning restoration. As you know, the higher the grade, the more valuable the comic book. Have you had comics pressed before but the service was less than stellar. This service includes placing books under colorcorrected lighting to check for fixable defects. The effect can be dramatic, with books sometimes improving multiple grades. Comics by go now offers a comic book pressing service. Cover with a lid but leave a small gap for steam to let out. Heres all you ever wanted to know about pressing comic books but. In most cases removal of these defects will raise the grade and in turn the value of the book.
I guess they were afraid they would lose their clients. Pressing service pressing, over the years has shared the spotlight with restoration when it comes to receiving attention from the hobby. Newbie with pressing techniques questions comic book. Free prescreening minimize cost on grading fees for books that might not achieve the grades you were looking for. Heres a bit more info about how to prep your book prior to pressing it.
If you do have them pressed, do you just use cbcss or cgcs pressing service when you send them in, or do you use another vendor that will press. 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. Since that time, i have pressed and submitted thousands of comic books to cgc and cbcs. Directions on drawings place directions to the artist about the scene and characters in parentheses or brackets. Anyone can press a comic book, but not many can do it well or carry with them over 10 years of pressing experience. Comic books how to press your comic books at home 2018. Do you have older comics pressed as a general rule, or only if there is a visible crease that is noncolor breaking, of course. Most average books from golden age to bronze age with light creasing can be placed in humidity.
The comic book resources community, where comic fans come to talk. Make sure the pressing machine is open and hot before pressing the book. Comic book scripting techniques dialogue indicate the text that characters in the comic say by writing the characters name followed by a colon then writing what they should say. Our comic book restoration and pressing services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. On real bad rolls, i sometimes need to iron the inner pages as well as the cover. Heres all you ever wanted to know about pressing comic books but were afraid to ask. I launched american comics and collectibles in 2009, however, i have been pressing since 2007. Pressing can greatly diminish and in some cases totally remove minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll.
The united states is the biggest comic book market so it makes sense that many related businesses would also be based in the us. Comic book pressing comic books comics by go united. Tissue paper from dollar store for gift wrapping is perfect to interweave for moderns. Pressing uses heat, pressure, and humidification when it is beneficial to the book to remove these issues. Prescreening we will examine your books prior to grading submission for grade consideration and a detailed expert restoration detection. Grading submission submission of your books to cbcs or cgc with all necessary paperwork. Pressing removes minor defects from comic books such as dents, noncolor breaking folds, bends, waviness and spine roll, warping, rippling caused from moisture damage. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
It neither adds nor takes away from the comic, making it a nonrestorative process that will not make a comic book. I been searching for months on how to press, no one wanted to share their secrets. 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. But it wasnt until recently that i decided to write my own comic book. Removing this type of defect is difficult, especially in the middle of the cover. I grew up surrounded by some of the most powerful superheroes. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books.
Im surprised at how restrictive some companies are with pressing techniques. When so many people from the top down apparently have no problem with pressing books i feel like id be advocating a. Then place the small tub upside down inside the big one. Do not open the windows to let the air come inside with humidity. Whether its comic book, movie or toon media, this is your fortress of solitude. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious. Characters like the amazing spiderman, iron man, and the incredible hulk to name a few. Subscribe to unlock access to dozens of comic book design assets for one monthly fee. After many years of working out of my home to be more accessible to family and children, i now have an office and all i can say is why did i wait so long.
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