Easy Gold Foil (with Laminator)

Adding foil with laminator.
SUPPLIES ARE LISTED BELOW.
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5 WAYS TO ADD GOLD FOIL: jmink.me/1zlBxUQ
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(Multiple sources listed for some products. Store abbreviations included. Go to my blog for more links.)
• Studio Calico Valentine's Day Printable -- goo.gl/M4e2Ct
• Studio Calico Hugs Printables -- goo.gl/yT9CpZ
• Studio Calico Birthday Wishes -- goo.gl/cy1ViC
• Brother Laser Printer -- goo.gl/O6nnlo
• Laminator (AZ) -- goo.gl/sNLv0K
• Laminator (SSS) -- goo.gl/hRwkLA
• SSS Mini Hearts (SSS) -- goo.gl/PbMSe9
• Hero Arts Heart Die (SSS) -- goo.gl/Vxs6Zb
• Hero Arts Heart Die (EH) -- goo.gl/WtKHj2
• Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (SSS) -- goo.gl/pxlH6G
• Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (EH) -- goo.gl/R3cvf1
• Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (AZ) -- goo.gl/xRDC21
• Trimmer (SSS) -- goo.gl/7MSS0m
• Trimmer (EH) -- goo.gl/Dyp3gX
• Trimmer (AZ) -- goo.gl/RtB46U
• Therm O Web Deco Foil Variety (SSS) -- goo.gl/Ztp3Qk
• Therm O Web Deco Foil Gold (SSS) -- goo.gl/7NGBMh
• Therm O Web Deco Foil Gold (TW) -- goo.gl/zDjVDj
• Therm O Web Deco Foil Teal (SSS) -- goo.gl/6QKrsv
• Therm O Web Deco Foil Teal (TW) -- goo.gl/qP5Urc
• Fiskars Scissors (SSS) -- goo.gl/sEDlmA
• Fiskars Scissors (AZ) -- goo.gl/jcT00R
• EK Success Craft Tweezers (SSS) -- goo.gl/kh5Uar
• EK Success Craft Tweezers (EH) -- goo.gl/yUnvZZ
• EK Success Craft Tweezers (AZ) -- goo.gl/UWYeiF
• Ranger Craft Sheet (SSS) -- goo.gl/oNBHto
• Ranger Craft Sheet (EH) -- goo.gl/Ysfsk9
• Ranger Craft Sheet (AZ) -- goo.gl/yNM23g
• White Fun Foam (SSS) -- goo.gl/sVzbZt
• White Fun Foam (AZ) -- goo.gl/8xUw8Y
• 6x6 DCWV Foil Cardstock (SSS) -- goo.gl/j0HtIw
• DCWV 6x6 Foil Cardstock (SSS) -- goo.gl/vxxAq4
• Neenah White Cardstock (250) (SSS) -- goo.gl/Sfyjsv
• Neenah White Cardstock (250) (EH) -- goo.gl/fUqKfb
• Neenah White Cardstock (25) (SSS) -- goo.gl/cDp3lG
• Neenah White Cardstock (25) (EH) -- goo.gl/AgiJEA
• Tombow Stamp Runner and Refill (SSS) -- goo.gl/6LzHS9
• Tombow Stamp Runner and Refill (EH) -- goo.gl/faZUNJ
• Tombow Stamp Runner and Refill (AZ) -- goo.gl/VkhQ0p
• Multi Medium Matte (SSS) -- goo.gl/12XOzu
• Multi Medium Matte (EH) -- goo.gl/i6jz3P
• Multi Medium Matte (AZ) -- goo.gl/5T3FsA
• Glue Bottle (SSS) -- jmink.me/1JnXzQQ
• Foam Tape Roll (SSS) -- goo.gl/OveZRM
• Foam Tape Roll (EH) -- goo.gl/lpTK79
• Foam Tape Roll (AZ) -- goo.gl/xztcx9
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----DISCLOSURE----
This technique works well for me. I know many other people have had success with it, but others have had troubles I give some tips on my blog to help.
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[@itsjustadream8571]

I love the fact you have the links to the supplies you use in your videos.

[@zook717]

Wow! When you started describing this technique, I was overwhelmed. When I saw you demonstrate it, I KNEW I could do it! Thank you!

[@cosmothemagician3896]

Jennifer, Just a big thanks! I've been racking my brain to figure out how to make a prototype for a project that will have a foil embossed linen cover on it. I started googling and bingo, found your videos. You just saved me SO MUCH time and money! I had no idea you could do these things. Right now you're my favorite person in the world!

[@seahorse83110]

Thanks so much, Jennifer. Always love your videos. I finally just tried this a few minutes ago using my 3-year-old Scotch TL901 laminator (about $25), my 10-year-old OKI C3400 laser printer, plain HP Multipurpose printer paper, and the teal Deco foil I bought at Michael's on clearance a couple months ago, and it worked beautifully after just one pass! WOW! Thanks again!

[@mariajosecolantonio7923]

Dear Jennifer! I'm from Argentina, I learn a lot with your videos! I can't thank you enough! xoxox

[@Arlene_P]

Thanks Jennifer for all your great ideas and tips. You inspired me this Christmas to ask for a laser printer. I used Photoshop Elements to create a black and white copy from a photo of my granddaughters face. I then printed it with my laser printer and gold foiled it with my laminator. I made her birthday card with that picture. Now I will have to do all the grandkids cards like that. Thanks for helping me to get to that point.

[@artebee905]

I have said it before and I will say it again. I love, love, love your video tutorials. You are my favorite crafter. Everyone I meet who is interested in cardmaking, I recommend they watch/follow your videos. 😍💕👌🌹🌹

[@3gemsproductions]

Love this technique. After Christmas, Michaels had deco foil on sale for about 50 cents a tube. I bought some but when I realized that u can use it on fabric too I went back and bought all of them! Only down side was that they only had red and green. Today I had to make t shirts for my daughters class used the green to do shamrocks and it turned out awesome.

[@JiniReddy]

Hi Jennifer, I love love your videos, i always learn so much. This technique is super great, especially when you have kids. Keep up the great work!

[@pattiepan]

Jennifer I loved this episode on foiling. I just love it. And I've upgraded my pic file and I have a toner laser printer..HP a small one. I do have a very cheap foiling machine and it takes forever to heat up about 13 minutes but once it's heated it's hot. When you use foiling less is more. It is so elegant and brilliant that you don't need a lot to make it stand out. Love these videos and loved Lila's cards...thanks Jennifer.

[@hiddentreasures8381]

I am so inspired, simply Ammazzing!! I feel that everyone will get sick of me once I get my hands on this project, foil everywhere LOL.

[@NancyLynn]

Jennifer, thanks so, so much for showing how to use Word for printing out images in toner ink to use for foiling. SO HELPFUL TO ME! TFS

[@jennifersmith8900]

where was i 2 years ago when this was the in thing? i'm always behind the time but i ordered a bunch of foil from a company at 10 $ a roll for 25 feet of it i thought was an awesome deal! I can't wait to play with this. I got some gorgeous colors. thanks for sharing the technique even tho it's an older video it still helps!

[@terridean4784]

I had no idea this could be done. Thanks so much for posting this. I don't have a laser printer but I do have a laminator so I may try copying these somewhere with a laser printer and giving it a try. Such gorgeous results.

[@sharontarpinian2411]

I am so appreciative of all your videos. You are very detailed and so easy to understand. Plus your samples are really beautiful ones. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@susanwassall413]

I love the way you explain all the stages and love your cards they are beautiful

[@mrsdizi1234]

awesome video as all of yours are.. just a suggestion if anyone has a t shirt heat press you can use that also set for 275F for 10 secs. awesome results.

[@BrigadeBrittanys]

mrsdizi1234 Thanks this is the info I've been looking for.

[@dianepotter8660]

thank you! I have a large easy press and a A3 heat press, would you recommend, either moving the easy press over the toner simulating the laminator movement or just to use the heat press as pressure would be consistent?

[@jemmah4723]

I love this technique. It's so simple but looks amazing. They look like shop bought cards.

[@livingmytruth90]

Omg! This means the Heidi swap minc foil machine is a glorified expensive laminator!? That is crazy, I should've realized! So good to know u can do this with ANY laminator...

[@jennifermcguireink]

Gavi S no it is super high quality and does big sheets. great product.

[@tameras2391]

Wow didn't know I could use my laminator for a craft awesome. Could someone tell me how to add a public comment without having to reply to a post already present. Love your videos just found you.

[@kinogodt]

I honestly believed I needed to purchase the Minc machine, so thank you so much for showing me that I can use my laminator for the exact same thing! :D

[@Kal824]

Hello Jennifer. I stumbled on to your video while researching for a project of my own involving foil. I make cards (what's called "Proxies" for play use for a very popular card game called Yu-Gi-Oh! And I have to say that trying to figure out how they make there cards have been quite difficult, as there is no way, even online, on how they make their cards. Your video was very helpful. If possible, I would like to pick your brain in the future on more projects such as this. Thank You.

[@sdbanotts]

I have tried to find instructions to do foiling forever. Great video learned so much. Thank you

[@darcylass]

Thanks for this video! Helping a friend on her DIY wedding stuff. Will try it on save-the-dates or even wedding invitations.

[@civilizeddiva]

Got some excellent organizational ideas. Thanks for sharing

[@Avideo666]

What a quick and easy technique. As you said it is great for quick cards too.

[@teresakannenberg1202]

OMG that is so beautiful! U are such an enabler Miss Jennifer!! Lol

[@lilysilverman9976]

Jen... what a great idea! I'm thinking of so many projects now.... Thank you!

[@EleanorCalderwood]

That was so much fun! To watch your video and then go make cards using your method. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@valeriebreingan147]

So fun to do.I have to admit I've been saving to get a printer.Very addicting and so pretty.

[@stanky6261973]

The card are GORGEOUS!

[@scrapcathy868]

Finally got some foil today and then didn't have the carrier folder for the laminator. I used baking paper and it was fine. Had to share. Thanks for all of your great videos.

[@BlackCatNoni]

This is the most awesome tutorial you've ever done!!! Wonderful and I can see how addicting it can be! Thank you sooo much!

[@knmplans]

Oh my goodness. I literally just bought a laminator (it's still in the box in the office). It's an Amazon basics laminator (does both 3 and 5 mil like yours) and I have a Brother printer. I wanted the Heidi Swapp Minc but as it really only does the one thing wouldn't buy it. I'm soooo excited to try this technique out and see if it works with my machines. I'm just bummed it'll have to wait, I'll be the only person at WDW who can't wait to go back home!

[@cardcarryingcraftingfan8118]

You could also use the laminator to put that negative space foil on another solid toner sheet. It gives this awesome black and gold look.

[@suesmith4681]

thank you so much Jennifer for this and the previous video on foiling - I have just received my order of the deco foil and an itching to start...thank you so much

[@tammy5590]

Awesome. They turned out so pretty. I don't have a laminator but I do have a heat press. Going to try that.

[@mssunnyscrapper]

omg I'm in love with the foil technique

[@clairethompson5549]

I remember when this video first came out, and it made me want a laser printer so bad! But I had no excuse to purchase one outside of crafting, and at the time, they were SO expensive (and they still ain’t cheap)! Welp, I finally bought a laser printer for my home office and I bet you can guess the first thing I’m gonna do with it…

[@ntnab3]

The foil is gorgeous! Thanks for the how to. Going to try this soon

[@Party-PerfectRentalsStLucia]

so I learned something new today that I will try before I use it for a clients wedding I have coming up. thanks for the information.

[@dawnboyd925]

This is absolutely FABULOUS! I always wanted to be able to foil. I LOVE THESE TECHNIQUES.

[@tapihimiona8757]

I went to the Calico site but couldn't find the free words you recommended. They're for sale at $3.99. thanks for your demo, your very interesting and to the point.x

[@btiny36]

While I know this video is several years old, was wondering if you have ever printed on frosted vellum and then foiled? Great video btw, you are a excellent teacher.

[@amyismail8604]

I love this technique! Thank you for sharing.

[@susandavenport9257]

My cheap laminator jammed on the third use. Sending it back for replacement. Fingers crossed. 😜

[@gigir6761]

I have a Hewlett-Packard laser printer. Using a 110-lb white cardstock from Michaels. Printed thick bolded words. Put it in carrier with gold foil. Ran it through my preheated Royal Sovereign twice. Not one bit of transfer.

[@Bettytoh1]

Jennifer, this is brilliant! I am the kind of crafter who's always intimidated by Photoshop and Illustrator, what you just showed inspires me to go and turn on my dinosaur lab top and create a masterpiece! And this sounds like a great way to mass produce cards/tags for other occasions too. May I know if you use Word to edit the Hello Kitty cards for Lila's class exchange? Thanks so much for sharing! xo

[@jennifermcguireink]

Bettytoh1 no i did in photoshop but you could do in Word

[@Bettytoh1]

Thanks ladies, for your prompt reply.

[@radiestesista]

Thank you!!! I just got my laminator because your videos!!!! ❤❤❤

[@carolannpilimai]

Hi! Thank you so much for sharing this technique! I can't wait to try it! I really love the images you used.... however, I tried to link (and download) the Valentine's Day Printable... but they no longer have it available. Is there any way that you could email me the file? I want to use it to make some cards for my family... please let me know. Thanks!

[@michelleruiz8320]

AWESOME! I just did it and it was perfect! Im going to play so much

[@scrapbookingforlife]

This technique is wonderful. TFS

[@zitaorosz1975]

I have the same printer! YAAAY! Can't wait to try this technique.

[@letsdrawcomics]

Hi! what Amazing idea! question: does the foil stay on the paper or after a few days its fall?

[@lisettevial2629]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas!

[@AWhiley-dm1dr]

Love this and looking to help daughter with wedding invitations. Can you run the foil print back through a printer to add none foil areas?

[@janetnelson1210]

Fabulous...love the Hello Kitty cards, too.

[@charlessalisbury6083]

I saw this technique on another video which I immediately thought was a great idea so tried it out but it didn't work because what the video didn't say was that you need a laser printer or toner card or some transfer gel or another technique is using double sided tape so now there's no stopping me now xx

[@TheCreativeChica]

How neat! I can't wait to try this technique!

[@triciaconner291]

I thought this technique would be really difficult. I'm glad to see it's not! I can't wait to try it! Thank you!

[@janettepiechota4921]

Truly amazing and very simple explained- thank you so much!

[@RaphsM000]

Hello..What type of paper do you use for printing? . . and Yourr all video soo help full :))

[@govaleng.2411]

I want to know too :)

[@Gwiazda1404]

You are my new Hero!!! Thank You for this video xxx

[@KathleenMc73]

not sure but I think for the negative piece of the foil I'd be inclined to cut a panel if adhesive and stick down the foil and then fill in the gaps with either glitter or another foil colour. good idea or not?

[@labelq8389]

It looks amazing could you please mention the idle to temperture to foil?

[@ktnguyen2007]

Your videos are so inspiring. So glad i don't have to go out to buy a new laminator. I just have one question, and i hope this answer isn't right in front of my eyes. What is typing paper (is it just normal printing paper, if not, where can i get some)? That might be more than one question. LOL. Please advise.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Kimberly Nguyen normal copy paper. thin stuff.

[@my3sweetcheeks]

Hi Jennifer, I would love to know if this would work on BLACK or any other color cardstock?

[@miae564]

+Elizabeth Romero yes it does! she shows in another video :) (just make sure to use black toner with your printer)

[@ellendeman8417]

Hi Jenni! You make the best video’s! How thick is the paper your laserjet printer takes? And what printer do you use? I would appreciate tips so much. I am afraid the 120 gsm most printers take will be too thin. Thanks beforehand!

[@masaya8844]

This is a great video, thank you! For more intricate designs could you print and foil an element then print in black around or on top of the foil?

[@DjInuYashaRanma]

Bummer, i have a ink printer not laser :( Hoped that I could do this. Jennifer love your videos :D I get a lot of inspiration of you :D

[@avalondougan4995]

Really really cool. I was thinking about investing in a laminator and this video sealed my decision to get one. I did not know that you could do so much ! GREAT!!! Avalon

[@littleluluscraps]

extremely cool, tfs with your insights! you mentioned using the laminator for other stuff, what else craft wise can you do with it?

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Your explanations are well done. thank you

[@charsbabushka]

Thank you soo much, Jenifer. I have some foil I want to play with.

[@ribenaroobear]

I love this. I'm surprised I've never heard of this before 😅

[@shirleycatowner]

I love this method. It looks so easy, I am going to try this very very soon :)

[@cathybarrett369]

Hi Jennifer - I love what you've done with this project. I signed up to Studio Calico and didn't find any of the downloads you've shown :( - any ideas? Love your videos & wait eagerly until the next one comes out

[@jennifermcguireink]

Cathy Barrett www.studiocalico.com/digital/free

[@rynkyri6781]

looks really pretty , will try this very soon!:D

[@Blove0130]

UPDATE: Studio Calico does not have any of the free images to download as of March 2018.

[@KamilaRoutsis]

awesome technique! Thanks for sharing! I now must buy this printer, laminator oh and foil ;)))

[@TheMihok3]

Neat technique. Thanks for sharing!

[@nicholemallory5806]

Gorgeous!!! Do you ever tape down the foil or have issue with slippage? It looked so close when you did the 2 toned “Birthday Wishes”.

[@ashleycortez30]

Very beautiful, what kind of foil can be used in a laminator? Can the foil quill heat activated foil be used the same way in a laminator instead of using a foil quill pen

[@ritaallen3722]

Hi I changed my large HP printer to a small epson wifi cordless one -and now I think this epsom is jet? I changed because I had to have leads going everywhere but now everything is cordless? Thank you for sharing this -I love all your videos

[@gvendelyne6199]

this is so beautiful and amazing! thank u ver much for sharing!!!♥♥♥

[@asht.4472]

Just a note everyone!!: I just bought a nice little 8.5" x 11" laminator (that came with 30 laminating pouches) at my local Aldi grocery store for $15 about a week ago and it works great!!!! I would have never thought they had stuff like that but they had all kinds of crafting supplies!!! You all might want to look there if you're in the market for one!!!

[@emilymarshall7518]

Hi Jennifer, thanks for this wonderful video! Have you experimented with different types of paper? (watercolor paper, cotton paper, ect.) If so, what do you find works the best? Thank you!

[@DeborahFreeman-deba-do]

Absolutely fabulous! Now I have to buy a laser printer :)

[@SusanG917]

Hi! Your videos are fantastic! I was wondering if you have any advice for spot foil wedding invitations?

[@npigwnl]

Hi Jennifer! Even though I don't usually make cards (or scrapbook, or anything really) I've been watching your videos for a quite some time now. They're so inspiring! I am currently designing my own wedding invitations and I would love to put deco foil on them. However, the foil is very hard to find in the Netherlands, where I live. I finally found somewhere that sells it, but I wanted to ask you before I buy: does the Heidi Swapp Minc reactive foil work with the toner/laminator technique? Thanks in advance!

[@jennifermcguireink]

npigwnl yes but i think deco foil works better

[@eileenschuller5309]

Delectable! Would be neat to mount it on a larger board and then frame it too. Kind of shadow box-isa.

[@ltlbee]

Thank you!!! those are great ideas!

[@alicenewman2388]

This is such a fun idea! As luck would have it I actually own a laser printer. Thanks for posting this tutorial. Can this technique be used with water color, the same way you might add water color to color a heat embossed stamped image or will the foil come off easily? Can it be colored with markers without staining the foil if you accidentally stray from the lines? I am assuming copics are out. If so, what markers do you recommend?

[@janaz1000]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I love it when my everyday tools can be used for crafting. :)

[@cintamiss]

Looks great! Would it be possible to hold the foil onto the artwork/paper with maybe a washi tape?

[@cindeenielsen5420]

Can't find the printable at Studio Calico - it looks like they have removed it. Bummer! I'd love to foil that on a card!

[@eliebellie]

I just found out that a laser printer is different than a laserJET printer. No wonder this technique didn't work well for me. I have a laserjet printer and assumed that's what you meant when you said "laser printer". My foil projects were coming our very splotchy. Now I know why!

[@VanessaBoeta]

eliebellie I came to see why my projects were not coming out as sharp as everyone’s and saw your comment.... I also have a LaserJet printer :( and bought it just to make this projects ugh what a waste of money

[@CMDHdigitalbin]

But some are telling that there is no difference between laser printer and laserjet. Did you try with these two different printers?

[@InterstellarRanger]

There's no difference between Laser and LaserJet. Laserjet is simply the brand name for laser printers of HP

[@mullett52]

Does it matter how fast you use the paper after you print it? Or can you print something and still use this technique days later?

[@jennifermcguireink]

mullett52 they say you can wait. shouldn't matter, according to the company.

[@AnitaAsani]

heyyJennifer, what could be the problem if the foil sticks to other parts of the paper instead of the words printed? 😫

[@jennifermcguireink]

Nita Nzomo not sure. what foil, paper and laminator are you using?

[@mariyamdesai6124]

Hi :-) feeling so inspired by ur videos. Can't wait to start :-) I had a qs tho, if you dnt mind. I just wanted to know, how long after you've printed out your design from the laser printer, can u wait before adding the gold with the laminator? A few days? Weeks? Or hours only? Thank you :-)

[@jennifermcguireink]

Mariyam Desai it shouldn't matter how long you wait.

[@hiddentreasures8381]

quick question, I was watching another youtubber do a similar project, but they stated that the foil needed to be a gold reactive foil, or whatever the color being used, but the foil needed to be reactive foil. What is your advice, thanks in advance.

[@miae564]

+Pastor Michele Riley interesting question! i want to know aswell! :P