Meiko Posted December 11, 2014 I've found that some of my LEGO sails have curls or wrinkles in them. I was wondering if ironing and maybe starching them is safe, or if there's a better method to straighten them out. Any suggestions are appreciated. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthias Posted December 11, 2014 I put it into water and then ironing it, but you have to put a handkerchief over it. The iron never shall touch the sail directly. If the wrinkles are only minimal you can use a steam iron and don´t need to water the sail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted December 11, 2014 If you want a safe method, I have found it works well to just soak the sails in tap water and smooth them out across a hard, flat surface to dry. Ironing would work a little bit better, but I agree with Matthias that a thin cloth over the sail while ironing is preferred. I have never tried ironing a sail directly, but I am not confident with how it might react on the colored portions. It should be fine, but I have never found it worth the risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elephant Knight Posted December 12, 2014 I have ironed my sails, and did it straight onto the sail, had nothing between the iron and the sail. I do short, quick strokes, and I do it in stages. My sails have been fine so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted December 16, 2014 I have ironed my sails, and did it straight onto the sail, had nothing between the iron and the sail. I do short, quick strokes, and I do it in stages. My sails have been fine so far. I recently did the same and there was no issue for me as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcvando Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) I put it into water and then ironing it, but you have to put a handkerchief over it. The iron never shall touch the sail directly. If the wrinkles are only minimal you can use a steam iron and don´t need to water the sail. +1 This method works very well. If there are stains you can also use a little bit of normal soap with the water. This method works wonders, I have done it for almost all my sets. Just be careful and gentle. You wont be disappointed. Don't forget to cover the sails with something (Paper towel, handkerchief etc.) Edited December 16, 2014 by pcvando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meiko Posted December 16, 2014 Thanks for all the ideas guys. What heat do you recommend setting for the iron before I go attempt it. I'd rather not set fire to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcvando Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) Thanks for all the ideas guys. What heat do you recommend setting for the iron before I go attempt it. I'd rather not set fire to it. Well that depends on your Iron, just like pop corn, it says 2:30 seconds on the bag, but my microwave burns the popcorn to death at 1 min lol Set the iron to "steam setting" and iron them after you have washed them. Any other setting could potentially start a fire... (highly unlikely) Don't forget... "Steam Setting." Edited December 17, 2014 by pcvando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasikloes Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) This method works wonders, I have done it for almost all my sets. Just be careful and gentle. Edited December 18, 2014 by fasikloes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites