Budgies Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Does anyone own a laminator? I'm looking for a recommendation for one as a Christmas present (like to start early!! ). I've seen several that you can buy to use at home (it's mainly for laminating recipe cards, god-children's art work etc) but have seen that some of them aren't very reliable and leave bubbles and imperfections. Any suggestions? Thanks, Sue Budgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I have one at work it is an Esselte and takes up to A4 sized paper and I have no problems with it but one of the tricks is to use quite good quality pouches and always use a cardboard carrier to run them through some pouches say you don't need one but personally I think you get a smoother laminate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I will echo what Louise has said, I use one at work and it is much better using the cardboard carrier, it makes a much smoother finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Laminators are actually really useful aren't they! At my old primary school we got to make placemats with them, basically you do a picture and get it laminated by the machine. Don't get my sister to work them though. she nearly broke it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 My laminator was from Tesco, it only cost about £15. I love it I'd always wanted one It gets used a lot for waterproofing Jack and Natalie's swimming training sheets. I have never had any bubbles appear and it seals really well, the training sheets stay nice and dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I forgot to say it is a Tesco own brand laminator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thanks very much for all your responses - I can't wait now! I can imagine that if Santa brings me what I want, come New Year, anything not nailed down at home will be laminated!! Sue Budgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Run for your life Chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
