These were fantastic! I was surprised when I recently went to an office supply store and found out they were going to charge over $1 to laminate one sheet of paper. I came home to look for other alternatives and stumbled upon these. It was easy to position/reposition the document onto the page and to get them covered without bubbles. I made little cards for a long road trip we were going on so that the kids would know what state we were in, where our next stop was, and when we would eat next. It helped eliminate answering the same questions over and over. The best part was that I could write on the cards with a dry erase marker and they wiped off with out staining.
In years past, self-adhesive laminating folders used to be 2 halves = 1 sheet.
In other words, it was large enough for front and back of a piece of paper.
So back then, 10 sheets would laminate 10 pages.
Not this product.
1 sheet equals only one side of a letter page paper sheet.
So the 10 sheets only laminates 5 pages.
Good product, just beware.
I like to use these self adhesive laminating sheets for different projects I want to keep clean. One example, I have a dog collar and leash holder and they were always getting tangled and bunched up. I hung them up and put a cartoon picture of a dog with a leash and my four dogs names above each collar and leash. It's easy to read and with their names above the collars and leashes. The laminated sheet keeps the paper clean and it also keeps the "card" as I call it from curling up since it's in the laundry room. I've also used it to laminate some funny laundry room jokes and I've put a photo of each, the dogs names and the laundry room jokes. I like that there are grids on the backs of the sheets for sizing and that there are 50 sheets in the box. I've also used them to laminate business cards, photos I keep on my frig. The uses for these sheets are endless..
First time I've ever used laminating sheets and was trying to protect my own art work, I was giving this to a child and didn't think she'd be
able to care for this without it being able to be handled...So I thought of laminating it and it turned out well..........I found it a bit awkward to figure out if I wanted to put the sticky side face up on a counter, and put the paper on top of it without wrinkling, or did I want to try and place the sticky side on top of my paper and hope I wasn't sticking the paper to the work surface.......With much deliberation, I finally placed my art work on top of the sticky side up laminating sheet...and realized there were a few kinks in the paper.... So I put another sticky sheet on the back and then went for a rolling pin to get the few bubbles out and help create a better seal.. It worked....so now I know how to do this... My art work was almost the same size as the laminating sheet so nothing stuck to the counter I was working on. For a smaller item this would have been easier....I'm happy with this purchase...It's 50 sheets but if you want to laminate back and front of something as big as the laminating sheet, it is going to use up
two sheets.
These are essentially full-page clear plastic stickers. You sandwich your document between them, then trim as needed around the edges.
THE GOOD:
-Cheap. At our local shop, thermal lamination costs about $3/page, which makes these self-laminating sheets a far more economical option.
-Convenient
-Extremely easy to use
-Provides sufficient protection for most household uses
THE BAD:
-The results are not anywhere near as good as thermal lamination. Specifically, the end product is (a) less rigid, (b) slightly cloudy instead of crystal-clear, and (c) more prone to peeling around the edges.
TIPS FOR USING:
-Plan to leave at least a 1/8" margin around the document. Better yet, leave 1/4". The bigger the margin, the better the two sheets of laminating material will stay stuck together.
-Remember that this package contains 50 sheets, which is enough to laminate 25 pages (since each page has to be sandwiched between 2 lamination sheets).
I primarily use these for protecting labels I use for my kids' things. For that purpose, I love them -- the convenience and low price outweigh the quality issues. But if you want to laminate something that will be subject to heavy use or will be used around outdoors or water, I would recommend paying the extra $$ to get it laminated properly at your local copy shop.
Feature Product
- Create self-laminating sheets without a laminating machine; save time and money without sacrificing professional quality results
- Easily and quickly size important documents using the grid to align and cut the laminate sheets; features an easy-peel backing for easy sealing
- Acid-free and archival safe self-adhesive laminating sheets deliver long-term protection for documents and photos; safe to use with a dry erase marker
- Glossy self adhesive laminating sheets are PVC-free and are safe for your documents, artwork or photos; package includes 50 sheets (covers 25 documents)
- Protect and preserve documents, cards, certificates and artwork; also great for laminating photos, menus, bookmarks, luggage tags, name tags, maps and more
Description
Easily, quickly and inexpensively laminate important documents, precious photos, valuable cards and more using these self laminating sheets. Each laminate sheet is coated with permanent self-adhesive so you can effortlessly create professional quality laminations without fussing with lamination machines. Laminating is simple: Use the included grid to size the document, place the document on the adhesive side of a laminating sheet, lay the second sheet with its adhesive side down to seal the other side of the document and trim the edges. You'll get professional results without fiddling with special equipment. Acid-free and archival safe, you’ll be able to preserve and protect documents, diplomas, artwork, photos, collector cards, signs and more. You can even cover books with these self laminating sheets and use a dry erase marker to make notes directly on them. Whether you’re a business professional, teacher, student, hobbyist or collector, you’ll love how easy-to-use and inexpensive Avery Laminating Sheets are for all your quick lamination projects.
What a great product to have in a small office or home office to laminate those things you want to preserve. I laminate business cards, insurance cards that arrive on thick paper, recipes I cut from a magazine/newspaper or print online. I always laminate the back first since you can't reposition once you have placed it on the laminate. You can use this for covering shelf labeling to keep it clean and easy to read also to assure it doesn't fall off the shelf. The uses are endless.
For those that want to laminate the front and back of a full sheet of paper consider looking at the: Avery Top-Load Clear Vinyl Envelopes with Thumb Notch - it too can be found here at amazon.com. Nice sturdy sleeve for full sheets of paper yet is reusable and is very clear for reading through.
Avery is a trusted company known to have quality products at a affordable prices.
I have said farewell to my laminator and replaced with these laminating sheets. No more waiting to heat up and cool down! The sheets are soft, so children are able to cut into the sheets without sharp edges jutting out. The self-adhesive works very well, I have had no issue with that whatsoever. Just peel off the backing and it will stick to whatever you place on top/underneath. The backing removes very easily, leaving a small strip that you can hold on to, so no fingerprints accidentally transfer in the sticking process. I now laminate all my flashcards and teaching materials with these, and am able to let children use it with no hesitation. Any bubbles that occur you can just smooth out with a firm press and push motion.
Dog tags muffled successfully!! I have several small dogs in the house. They have several tags on each one so the clanging gets irritating after a while. I saw this product & had a light bulb moment. And I'm so glad I got it. It takes a few minutes to encase each tag. The info is clearly visible & its protected from the numbers rubbing off. Major Bonus, it muffles the constant clang clang clang with each lil step they take.
I've also used it on several other items that I hadn't thought of before.
I bought these to use on the Avery magnet sheets. The idea was to design and print magnets for wedding favors. The magnet sheets, however, have no protection on the top. It's basically a regular sheet of printer paper with a thin magnet coating on the back. So after printing, we stuck these to the front, and cut them. It was quick and painless. No problems with bubbles. They look great now, and you can't tell that the magnets weren't just made that way.
We ended up buying two boxes this time, and I will definitely use it for future projects!
I bought these laminate sheets to make glossy stickers. I printed out the stickers on a full sheet of adhesive labels and put the lamination sheets over the top for a glossy finish. Then I cut the stickers out with a Silhouette machine. It worked well. The sheets really do stick to the paper, except I noticed they kind of dull the darker colors. It's not bad and the stickers still look good, but to my perfectionist artist eye it wasn't perfect. The sheets are super easy to apply. They can leave air bubbles if you go too fast or don't use enough pressure when applying it to paper. I was able to push the air bubbles out with a credit card. Overall, it makes my stickers look more professional and definitely more durable. I'm happy enough with the results to keep using the sheets.
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