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58 Ideas for Laminating You've Probably Never Heard Of
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Posted on November 04, 2024
58 Ideas for Laminating You've Probably Never Heard Of
by Phebe Wickham
Tired of hearing the same old uses for your laminator? We get it—no more "laminate your kid’s artwork" or "protect important docs." You’re here for the cool, off-the-beaten-path ideas that’ll make you think, wait, I can laminate that?
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Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose a Laminator
Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose a Laminator
by Phebe Wickham
Lamination is a common print finishing technique that is unique due to how complex it truly is. While it may seem simple on the surface — plastic sealing over paper to protect it— there is such a huge variety of uses for lamination that special care should be taken before investing in a laminator.
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Laminating Machines & Supplies Content Hub
Laminating Machines & Supplies Content Hub
by Phebe Wickham
Laminating Articles Organized below you will find some of our most popular and most helpful laminating articles. Whether looking for buyer's guides, FAQs, how-to's, or industry-specific needs such as education or business, we've got you covered.
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The Essentials of Laminating: What You Need to Know
The Essentials of Laminating: What You Need to Know
by Steven Poliska
TLDR Trying to choose the perfect laminating machine can be overwhelming, to say...
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A Shiny Future Awaits with Easy Laminating Foil
A Shiny Future Awaits with Easy Laminating Foil
by Lexi Williams
TLDR Foil lamination can give your projects that wow factor with a touch of shine. But it takes the right type of foil and techniques for success.
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Buyer's Guide: Pouch Laminators
Buyer's Guide: Pouch Laminators
by Kenya Romo
TLDR With so many different pouch laminators available on the market, it can...
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Easy Foiling with a Pouch Laminator
Easy Foiling with a Pouch Laminator
by Mallory Morsa
If you want to take your lamination game up a few notches, you can grab some toner reactive foil for your crafts or professional projects. Add a sheen lamination to your business cards or gold foil lamination The best part is that you don't even need special equipment, just a pouch laminator!
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Why People Are Throwing Away Their Old Laminators for the SpeedyLam
Why People Are Throwing Away Their Old Laminators for the SpeedyLam
by Kenya Romo
Estimated Reading Time 3 Minutes TLDR People are tossing their old laminators into...
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How to 10X your Pouch Laminating Output with the SpeedyLam
How to 10X your Pouch Laminating Output with the SpeedyLam
by Mallory Morsa
TLDR In today’s day and age, speed and efficiency are necessities for print shops and businesses with high-volume laminating needs. The SpeedyLam 330R-10 provides it in spades thanks to its features, from lightning- fast lamination speed to its unparalleled versatility.
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What's the Difference Between the Different Kinds of Mounting Adhesives
What's the Difference Between the Different Kinds of Mounting Adhesives
by Lexi Williams
TLDR Mounting adhesive is a common supply needed for mounting prints, posters, signs, decals, and more. In this blog, we discuss some of the most common mounting adhesive types from a high-level, to help you get a more comprehensive understanding of these products so you can make the best buying decision.
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Fun Laminating Projects for Teachers and Their Students
Fun Laminating Projects for Teachers and Their Students
by Mallory Morsa
Creativity is at the heart of effective and holistic education. It drives engagement,...
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How to Choose the Best School Laminating Supplies
How to Choose the Best School Laminating Supplies
by Mallory Morsa
How to Choose the Best School Laminating Supplies It can be tough to...
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Why Your School Needs the Ultima 65 EZ Load Laminator
Why Your School Needs the Ultima 65 EZ Load Laminator
by Mallory Morsa
Why Your School Needs the Ultima 65 EZ Load Laminator The GBC Ultima...
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Everything You Need to Know About Thermal Laminating Film
Everything You Need to Know About Thermal Laminating Film
by Mallory Morsa
Thermal laminating film is popular for those looking to protect important documents, photographs, or other materials from wear and tear. In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about this kind of lamination, including: What it is and how it works The different types of laminate available The benefits of using hot lamination How to choose the right thermal laminating film Tips for using thermal laminate effectively What is Thermal Laminating Roll Film and How Does it Work?
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MyBinding's Guided Tour to the History of Paper Lamination
MyBinding's Guided Tour to the History of Paper Lamination
by Emily Frazer
MyBinding's Guided Tour to the History of Paper Lamination
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Foiling Troubleshooting Tips
Foiling Troubleshooting Tips
by Mallory Morsa
Foil fusing is a fantastic technique to transform regular printed pages into magnificent metallic prints without the need for specialized foiling equipment. Just your dry toner print, a foil roll in the color of your choice, a pouch laminator, and a shielding material called a pouch carrier are required.
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Lamination and Laminators Troubleshooting Guide
Lamination and Laminators Troubleshooting Guide
by Mallory Morsa
Laminating is a combination of art and science. Here are some pointers to help you use your roll laminator to produce the highest quality laminations.
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Art & Science to Troubleshooting Lamination
Art & Science to Troubleshooting Lamination
by Mallory Morsa
Creating a laminated item requires both artistic skill and scientific precision. Using your...
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Laminating Sheets vs. Pouches – What's the Difference? 
Laminating Sheets vs. Pouches – What's the Difference? 
by Mallory Morsa
There is a distinction between both a laminating pouch and a laminating sheet even though the phrases are frequently used interchangeably in the laminating industry. They both contain polyester and adhesive, however, lamination pouches often have a far higher ratio of polyester to adhesive than lamination film.
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Foiling – Everything You Need to Know 
Foiling – Everything You Need to Know 
by Mallory Morsa
Have you ever wondered how to foil print and what supplies you'll need? I will explain everything you need to know about foiling in this extensive manual.
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Top Laminators for Foiling 
Top Laminators for Foiling 
by Mallory Morsa
The best laminators for foiling will share a few features, including adjustable heat settings that can achieve a minimum of 300° F, customizable speed, heat rollers in place of heat plates, and the ability to handle thick lamination pouches of at least 10mil. In order to give you some interesting ideas for the kinds of foil prints you may generate with a pouch laminating machine and our toner reactive foils, let's take a moment to drool over some of the amazing foilings I have done using the SpeedyLam (the first laminator I list below).
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