This large scale print (90 x 90 cm approx.) exhibited cockling, creating distracting shadows and a 'rippling' effect across the surface of the paper.

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A common phenomenon with reactive modern papers, such deformations are commonly caused by fluctuations in environmental temperature and humidity.

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This was able to be rectified by lightly humidifying the work with water vapour to relax the paper fibres and then gently pressing under weight for some time. 

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In this way the flat plane of the paper could be restored and the work framed and enjoyed without any distracting deformations to the paper. 

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