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Best way to flatten LEGO Sails?

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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. :)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. pirate_classic.gif

Don't forget to cover the sails with something (Paper towel, handkerchief etc.)

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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. pirate_laugh_new.gif

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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. pirate_laugh_new.gif

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) pirate_laugh2.gif

Don't forget... "Steam Setting."

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This method works wonders, I have done it for almost all my sets. Just be careful and gentle.32.gif

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