tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post5094764597495917711..comments2024-03-04T05:26:22.273-08:00Comments on Propnomicon: Miskatonic Pennant FixPropnomiconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-66890137451324964572011-04-12T12:27:25.861-07:002011-04-12T12:27:25.861-07:00My package was handed to me by the lettercarrier.
...My package was handed to me by the lettercarrier.<br /><br />Even so, there was a bit of creasing in the pennant. Once it was unrolled and laid out atop my ancient KLH stereo plastic dust cover, the minor creases soon disappeared.<br /><br />One thing that surprised me was ho big the pennant is. Very impressive.<br /><br />Now I need to find a suitable frame for it, and possibly gin up a suitable school newspaper clipping reporting on the outcome of a football game.Chris Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594431127172500900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-41441576368368079192011-04-07T23:22:10.861-07:002011-04-07T23:22:10.861-07:00Mine was fairly creased from being stuffed in the ...Mine was fairly creased from being stuffed in the mailbox (at least). I just laid it flat with the crease at/on the edge of a desk. After about three days it was no longer creased but simply "bent" and I moved it to be all on the flat surface. Now, a week after receiving it, it's almost compleatly flat--no iron or steam, just gravity and time :-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569496605768462268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-12416273946224027062011-04-07T07:37:36.767-07:002011-04-07T07:37:36.767-07:00Mine arrived pretty creased, but it's not too ...Mine arrived pretty creased, but it's not too big an issue. I ironed it with steam, and it was prefect. <br /><br />Loved everything I got! My hubby and I were completely impressed, and now the 4+ folks I've shown this week are completely jealous that they didn't get in on it. You've done amazing work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-18853014812219274412011-04-06T17:26:19.966-07:002011-04-06T17:26:19.966-07:00"The mailer was absolutely crushed, with goug...<i>"The mailer was absolutely crushed, with gouges and rips in the paper."</i><br /><br />The consequence of using Byakhee as delivery agents.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974090948640572660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-59620671052901827622011-04-06T14:57:34.626-07:002011-04-06T14:57:34.626-07:00@ affliction
Thank you for the very kind words. ...@ affliction<br /><br />Thank you for the very kind words. To be honest, I was getting terribly discouraged because of all the delays in the project. Reactions like yours is what makes the whole process worth it.<br /><br />@ CoastConFan<br /><br />I didn't even think of using steam! <br /><br />Today I received one of the packages back in the mail as undeliverable and I can see why the creasing is such a problem. The mailer was absolutely crushed, with gouges and rips in the paper. Next time I'm going to take a picture of the packages before they go out so people can see just how much abuse they suffer in transit.<br /><br />@ Esrafael<br /><br />Again, my thanks for the kind words. I was horrified when the first emails about the abused pennants started coming in, but I'm somewhat heartened that the fix is relatively easy.Propnomiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-89296420601880011932011-04-06T10:19:08.370-07:002011-04-06T10:19:08.370-07:00Had a couple of small creases in mine, thanks to t...Had a couple of small creases in mine, thanks to the mailman cramming that huge envelope into a tiny little mailbox. They ironed out just fine, so no problems there.<br /><br />Beautiful work on the whole package, it's got me looking forward to the next one.Aleister Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022071818756547768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-47423993736629772032011-04-06T08:01:01.031-07:002011-04-06T08:01:01.031-07:00If the pennants are made of felt, steam may be the...If the pennants are made of felt, steam may be the answer to take out wrinkles and creases. I have reformed vintage hats that were crushed in a trunk using steam. The steam relaxes the fibers and allows them to return to their original shape. The best way is via directed steam from a teapot spout. Be very careful because steam can really burn you. <br /><br />Since I don't know if the letters on the pennant are silk screened or are some plastic material, I suggest extreme care be taken until it can be determined that the letters won't be damaged by the heat generated by the steam.<br /><br />Perhaps Propnomicon could experiment.CoastConFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250561260148656254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-32255011875123759212011-04-06T06:36:54.030-07:002011-04-06T06:36:54.030-07:00Prop, my parcel was flattened and the pennant crea...Prop, my parcel was flattened and the pennant creased. I noted that you mentioned trying to avoid hard folding of the pennant. Then I saw all the other goodies, my wife commented on the quality, and disappointment had no place in my heart. Instead, I think you've started the first phase of aging in advance! Wonderful, wonderful project. Thank you for including us along the journy and sharing with us!afflictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14646911033750110916noreply@blogger.com