I have an antique brass Turkish plate which has warped from years of hanging on the wall. It is 36" in diameter. How can I staighten it out?

Joan Margaret, February 2011

After thought

If the plate is soup plate shape suggest minimal pressure ie dont walk on it!!!!!!

Maurice, February 2011

Just an idea---

Depends upon how warped the plate is and how thick the brass is. If thin then

Place the plate on an even very flat surface cover it with a polythene sheet and then place a large sheet of wood over the plate add weight till flat.(even walk on the wood )

Or take it to a local sheet metal company who may be able to roll or beat it flat

Maurice, February 2011