Seriously? That's brutal. So you had zero warning and no way to get it back? Makes you wonder why we trust these platforms at all.

That old timer was right on the money. Dryer mix is the only way to go when it's cold. You have to watch the water like a hawk, because any extra just freezes and ruins the bond. I keep a tarp and a heater nearby just to warm the sand before I even start mixing.

Remember my buddy's firm that stuck with vellum for years? They lost a huge project bid because their "permanent" vellum plans got a coffee spill right before the big meeting. Digital is just safer for keeping things perfect.

My buddy had a similar thing happen on an oak table. He swore by old t-shirts until a customer pointed out tiny fibers caught in the grain. He switched to those disposable shop towels too, and the difference was night and day.

Wait, are we sure the board is supposed to go in front? I've always put mine behind the comic because the back cover feels thinner and more likely to get bent in the bag. The front cover is already tougher, so the board in back gives the whole thing more even support. Maybe your friend is the one doing it wrong.