How do I pin out a lace shawl after wet blocking without distorting the shape?

[Alexander79]

I’ve been trying to get the hang of wet blocking my latest lace shawl, but I just can’t seem to get the points sharp and the edges straight without over-stretching the yarn. What’s the trick to pinning it out correctly so it dries with the right shape?

[NoraJ]

I found the points sharpen if I pin the tips first and then ease tension along the edges, but I still worry about over stretching the body.

[ScarlettYM]

For me soaking helps, then I lay it flat and pin from the center outward to keep the shape even, letting the edges define themselves.

[KennethW]

I once tried a thin wire along the outer edge with a few pins; the line came out cleaner, though the fabric felt stiff when dry.

[Joshua.J]

Could it be the real problem is something else like the yarn softness or the pattern's angles, not the pins?

[Thomas99]

Last time I rushed the setup and watched corners curl; I learned to slow down, let the pins do the work, and gave it time to dry.

[Joshua_J]

I keep telling myself I should just try blocking again but I fear I over pull and make it worse.