How to Flatten Crumpled Paper

Have a piece of paper you wish you hadn't sat on, wadded up, folded by mistake, or even turned into a paper-airplane? Here's an easy solution!

1. 

    Set the paper you want to flatten under a towel.
   Set the paper you want to flatten under a towel. Make sure it has been smoothed out best as possible, because you could add wrinkles if it has not been prepared.
2. 

    Set your iron to a low heat.
   Set your iron to a low heat.
3. 

    Press the iron into the towel using a circular motion.
   Press the iron into the towel using a circular motion.
4. 

    After a minute, check the paper.
   After a minute, check the paper. If it is not yet smooth, try turning the heat up a bit or pressing harder.
5. Also, to get rid of a few wrinkles, get a heavy book, and lay it on top of the paper. If the paper is not flat when you do this,you can actually get more wrinkles!

• Sometimes the best way to remove the wrinkled look, is to place the wrinkled page flat on a photocopier and make a new copy. This one will not have wrinkles, and will be as good as new.
• If you don't have the time or iron to flatten it, as shown above, a simple way to get most/some of the wrinkles and creases out is to repeatedly roll the paper over the side of a desk or table. It might not expunge all mistakes but will do the job for a few wrinkles.
• Note that sometimes when heated, the paper color may change. This change should revert when the paper has cooled. If possible test as described above.