Laminating without a laminator

This trick doesn't seem to be as well-known as I thought it would be, and people had some questions, so I put together this lame little video to demonstrate how it's done.
All you need is a hard surface (e.g. regular wooden desk), some kind of thin cotton fabric as protector (a bag in this case, pillow case works great too), normal thermal laminating sheets, and a clothes iron. Really, it's not rocket science. The heat on the iron was set to almost max (between ** and ***).
Great for making munzees en masse.

[@tattedupbeautie]

Thanks so much. Now I can stop nagging the hubby for an expensive laminator! You're awesome.

[@georgebernardo2870]

Funny, I was just thinking of using a clothes iron to laminate something, and decided to see if anyone had already done it. Thanks for posting Richard, it's simple home remedies like these that can make a difference to kids working on small projects (and limited budgets) :)

[@RichardFuchs]

Yes, or almost the highest temp. Different sheets require different temps, so it takes a bit of experimentation to get it right. If the temp is too low, they won't laminate (obviously). If it's too high, you're gonna get more bubbles in.

[@bozcz8629]

thank you! works well with (brown) baking paper. plus - it can withstand up to 220 C degrees ;)

[@RoudeLeiw2001]

On the plus side, you can do this while ironing your clothes :-)

[@ld9791]

Nice, Exactly what I needed thank you, and coincidently it was for Munzees also

[@gpoteschil]

Worked like a charm!

[@melaniejames8226]

Awesome Idea, was just about to purchase a Laminator but no need now! Cheers from Mel in England xx

[@nancyd3x]

thank you so much ! you have just saved me money and space as I will not buy a laminator that I will not use all the time anyway :) Thank you! xx

[@amber_Forever16]

*You can also use clear contact paper that You can buy for 1$ at Dollar Tree ,Walmart, Target etc.*

[@dnagoddesshealings2212]

It’s Private well, that is my next venture because laminating pouch paper is expensive.

[@GeminiDolly52951]

I have used wide clear tape to laminate photos. I only laminate the front side, so to do both sides, I would just use another piece of the tape on the backside.

[@duanenash9474]

nice bong

[@pillowtrot]

Worked great for me. Thanks!

[@aholegardener6191]

Oh cool!! I have t owned an iron in over 20 years

[@_masterbait]

Do we have to scroll the mouse too?

[@tiiatanner7616]

I love to laminate very large posters and maps with iron and T-shirt. In the old days many people did it in their offices to make business cards.
A4 and especially A3 sized laminators are very pricey and take much space than they are worth. This is way more cheaper and need less space to keep. Also no need to fear that the cell gets stuck in the machine. :)

[@melodychest9020]

Great trick!

[@marilynkemper5310]

Really Great. Thanks for sharing.

[@jayems332]

Smart idea.

[@GeminiDolly52951]

Can I use these sheets to laminate only one side of whatever I am laminating, if I sepatate the back sheet from the front sheet?

[@ewelinadabrowska9770]

Jaka temperatura żelazka? Może łatwiej na jakim materiale jest ustawiona temperatura? Z góry dziękuję za odpowiedź

[@RichardFuchs]

Wysoka temperatura. Zestaw do bawełny.

[@JoyfullJuneBugg]

Thanks just got the Scotch laminator for 19.99 at Walmart.

[@sandeesandee2562]

perfect, u can iron your wrinkled bag and get your stuff laminated... lol :)

[@MissMiseryMoo]

Love this tutorial! Will be able to laminate some artwork now. -xo
~ tyvm for sharing

[@dharamveer4449]

kis plastic ka use kiya h

[@hilaryfireeyes]

thank you

[@timothy1837]

How thick the laminating film did you use (micron)..may I know please..tia

[@RichardFuchs]

Package says 127 µm each side. It's the cheap generic stuff that you can get at Walmart.

[@pandupa1burgula326]

What type plastic cover using u mam palithin cover use cheyocha

[@nicolerogers912]

what kind of paper was used I couldn't see? Thank youu so much for this video . sheer brillance

[@shreyaschaliha8857]

thanks man

[@ZeeMuzic16]

did you use the iron in tthe highest temperature? thank you for uploading btw :)

[@saraprio1437]

wow, I was about to buy a laminator but It's not necessary any more. What size of the laminating sheet do you use for Id cards?

[@jamesparker3830]

What material is the bag made out of?

[@ummabualimirza6618]

Which plastic

[@RichardFuchs]

They're special laminating sheets, the kind that's supposed to be used with a laminator machine.

[@aintiffanyloyal]

Thank you now I don't have waste 40+ dollars

[@geloneilbacay8622]

how long do you need to use the flat iron??

[@RichardFuchs]

Not long at all, just a few seconds per area

[@robertg.446]

Gelo Neil Bacay plo

[@RichardFuchs]

That would be because there's no sound :)

[@deepakpaltasingh1273]

Sata kire

[@Ponyawaken]

Do you have a light that can light up the room with while you film this?

[@RichardFuchs]

The paper was just regular paper straight out of the inkjet printer... nothing special.

[@melodychest9020]

Great trick!