Archive for November 2011
Three Fun Projects to Do with Your Pouch Laminator
If you have a pouch laminator, chances are you use it for a lot of practical tasks such as laminating important documents. However, it’s also possible to get creative with your laminator. Here are three fun projects to try out:
Create your own bookmarks. Do you know someone who’s a voracious reader or are you one yourself? If so, it can be fun to make your own bookmarks. Laminating them will make them last longer and the film can enhance the bookmarks’ colors. You can give your bookmarks away as gifts or you can keep them for yourself.
Laminate your favorite photographs. Do you have photographs that you want to keep forever? Laminating them is a great way to make them last longer so you’ll be able to enjoy them for years to come. Tip: if your laminator has a cold setting, use it when processing your pictures. You’ll get better results.
Experiment with foil fusing. Foil fusing is the act of applying decorative foil to greeting cards, letterhead, art projects, and so on. Foil is available in a rainbow of colors and it can make your materials more elegant. Just keep in mind that your laminator needs to have adjustable heat and temperature settings in order do foil fusing properly.
While your laminator definitely has practical purposes, it can also be used for more creative endeavors. Try one of these fun projects today!