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<p>[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 257040, member: 2844"]I would certainly try a gentler approach. Applying some pressure has never hurt my fans, but six big coffeetable books or similar pressure, is something I would never dare to do. </p><p>You want material that has had a curve for years to be straight again. Take your time, let the material ease into it. Being gentle and patient with the ivory is the best way, and respectful as well. </p><p>So what if it takes a year or longer, you can still use them whenever you like.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 257040, member: 2844"]I would certainly try a gentler approach. Applying some pressure has never hurt my fans, but six big coffeetable books or similar pressure, is something I would never dare to do. You want material that has had a curve for years to be straight again. Take your time, let the material ease into it. Being gentle and patient with the ivory is the best way, and respectful as well. So what if it takes a year or longer, you can still use them whenever you like.[/QUOTE]
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