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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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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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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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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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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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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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Revo Automatic Laminators Drastically Increase Production Speed
Revo Automatic Laminators Drastically Increase Production Speed
by Mallory Morsa
A laminator is a helpful machine that can be used at a workplace, a school, a church, or a printing company. It’s practically as common as any other piece of workplace equipment, like a computer or printer.
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Fun With Laminators For Kids
Fun With Laminators For Kids
by Jeff McRitchie
Laminating machines can be used to create professional graphics, posters, and banners. Compact devices are needed to make ID badges, key cards, and name tags.
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Title Creating Your own Custom Bookmarks
Title Creating Your own Custom Bookmarks
by Jeff McRitchie
If you’re an avid reader like I am, one of the worst feelings is opening up your book to realize that you never put a bookmark in the last page you were on, instead relying on sheer memory to get you back to where you were. Bookmarks can make or break a reading experience and while there are many types of bookmarks on the market, having a custom bookmark is rare.
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Laminating Your Artwork – Four Reasons For Artists to Laminate
Laminating Your Artwork – Four Reasons For Artists to Laminate
by Jeff McRitchie
Have you ever dumped a cup of coffee onto your finished professional artist portfolio, or accidentally spilt water onto your finalized watercolor painting? Well trust me, you are not the first, nor will you be the last!
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Seven Halloween Crafts to Make With A Laminator
Seven Halloween Crafts to Make With A Laminator
by Jeff McRitchie
Fall is here and with that comes crisp air, falling leaves, and pumpkin soup. And of course the October holiday beloved by children of all ages, Halloween.
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Get Creative With Your Laminator
Get Creative With Your Laminator
by Jeff McRitchie
Laminators can be used in the office, at home, or in the classroom. While they’re great for laminating items such as signs and maps, you can also get quite creative with them.
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Practical Uses For Your Laminator
Practical Uses For Your Laminator
by Jeff McRitchie
Your pouch laminator can be used for a variety of things, from laminating photos to protecting signs and menus. There are many reasons to use it and in this article, we’ll list several practical uses for your laminator that you may not have thought of before.
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