How to Add Foil to Your Work With A Heidi Swapp Minc Machine or Laminator | The Happy Ever Crafter

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[@dawnnewbury4370]

Just a quick tip I found online which really pleased me as my folder got ruined the first time I used it with masses of toner as I was just trying to foil a small area as an accent but the whole image was toner so it stuck like mad. But the solution worked really well all it takes is Acetone (nail varnish remover) and it comes straight off :-). I was very happy.

[@Cocoagoddess_]

I’m sure everyone knows by now but just in case......the R and F on the back of the minc laminator stands for reverse and forward. You can reverse your project back out of the machine if you need to

[@veggiebernie]

Thank you so much for this! I recently got a minc and had no idea about letting the machine cool down before unplugging. Good tip!

[@24HourDiva]

Nice video. Thank you for the Bristol Paper tip because I have been using a much more expensive paper from the print shop. Also those ink marks on your transfer sheet I found that if you use parchment paper (baking sheet paper) on top of any exposed ink on your project it will keep that from happening. So i actually keep a baking sheet on the bottom on my transfer sheet always and then I use one on top if there are any area I need to cover where I am not foiling it or don't want the ink to get on my transfer sheet. :-)

[@now22207]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this very informative Minc/Foiling video. I've had my Minc Machine for about six months, but have only used it about 10 times. However, I'm so glad I watched this, because I didn't know about the cool down before unplugging warning.

[@eamoncrosby2368]

Fantastic video helped my daughter no end 💛 Thank you

[@cantelopes]

Where did you get a $50 laser printer?? In my experience they run up to $500+! Also your link takes us to a $500 printer haha Did you use a bomb discount code?? haha

[@Moneybags010]

A little relieving to see some of the imperfect but still beautiful results you are getting. I've been struggling with foiling lately first with little specks in the foil and now getting streaks of un-foiled areas because the foil crinkles when it passes through the laminator. Has this happened to you before?

[@runescapeinorder1835]

What is the max gsm you're using with your printer? It looks as if the one recommended doesn't take heavier weights.

[@jennifercleaver4332]

Do you have any idea how to stop the foil from creasing? The creases make streaks on my card which means the card is unusable.

[@ThisOLmaan]

that foil sticks to the black only? i am new to this foil transfer, and no adhesive needed? looks fun, also think some Nail Polish remover would clean the smudges off ur thingy,, oh I like the Minc now new toy, for my Crafting hobby.

[@tahirshaikh8952]

Excellent

[@TheHannahRWhite]

This was so helpful - I have the Minc and have been experimenting with using different papers. My HP Premium Choice Laser Jet paper works very well, but it's so flimsy. I tried a random cardstock, but the ink didn't seem to stick to the paper very well. I have Bristol - I'll try that!

[@donnaboudreau4702]

Im late to the game. Just bought a Minc yesterday. Is it worth it? Having a hard tome finding local supplies. I want to keep it and love it 😄

[@Fab.Studio_]

I used my minc for the first time and saw smoke coming out, I wasn’t sure it was the because of the heat. I just got scared and turned it off. Is that normal?

[@decemberbitcoin7045]

Thank you, will this work for inkjet prints

[@CravNCraftN]

When I click on the link in the description for your printer it shows the price as $444....not $50. 😲 I bought a toner marker & it only worked once. 😞

[@meylimaldonado1174]

How do you use both printers when making colored projects with certain parts foiled??

[@lindseybakernorwexindepend2723]

What is the packet called that had the pre-inked cards? I didn't see a link. Thanks!

[@sweetbella28]

Thank you so much for the información but I have a doubt, this is the best laser print for make foil??? I’m looking for some print but i Don’t know what to buy. I need your advice!!!! Please please please Thanks!

[@luisabrito7136]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@nicolefallo8989]

Can you print onto vellum and acetates also? Which cutter do you use? Is that the small 6” Minc Machine or the bigger one and what is the bigger one called?

[@shennyledesma7340]

What ink do you use?

[@InspiringBeautifulCreations]

Thanks for sharing, I love all of the methods that you showed. 😊

[@35478]

😮😮😮 ooooh,now i know how these fancy resturants amd resturants do😂😂🙃🤭🫢🤫... can you use an iron? If you cannot afford the heating machine?

[@aditri5582]

Oh I am watching this for first time

[@poopashoes]

Does anyone know how to print foil on the plastic planner divider tabs? I really want to make my own dividers with foiled writing on the tabs but have no idea what to do or where to start, or where to even buy any frosted dividers!! Please help!

[@yolle2389]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@dfarr670]

I am trying to gold foil my wedding invitations using the Minc Gold foil laminator machine. When I put the invitation into the transfer pocket and set the machine to heat 3, a lot of the image on the rest of the invitation (which is not being foiled) is coming off; it transfers onto the transfer pocket itself. Do you know why this may be happening or how this could be stopped?

[@moneymanifestations2944]

Wait..ok, so you're putting stuff in a laminating folder but why isn't it laminating? Like...don't laminating folders get hot and stick together? I'm so confused.

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

Money Manifestations it’s not the type of plastic for laminating something- its a specific type for running through this machine :)

[@thecraftguy21]

Is there a way to avoid just foiling in a part of an image with out ruining the whole image ? I tried it and the image sticks to the foiling folder 😞

[@vanessaflynn2618]

Hi Becca, I have a couple of questions: 1. If you go to a printer for the toner part (the first method) how long do you have to do the foiling; is there a time limit?; 2. If you use your own laser printer but find you have gaps can you go over sections with the pen you mentioned on section 2?; and lastly 3. If you don't want the entire thing foiled can you just place the foil over the section you want to be foiled but still have the full printed or written card in the laminate (or will it ruin the ink)? Thank you so much!

[@julianika74]

Hi Vanessa, I hope I can help slightly. 1. I know a lot of people who actually print from a store and will foil at home, there isn’t a time limit. As you saw in the last part of the video she foils some paper from Heidi Swapp, that is probably at least over a month old and it works beautifully. If you can it I strongly recommend printing at a professional as their printers provide a much higher quality. 2. I can’t help you with this one, my only comment is I don’t think it will turn out the greatest. 3. Yes, you can only foil a section and leave the rest black. That is actually what caused her laminate folder to get dirty like that. My only issue is if you saw how the toner stained the paper as it is reheating, it creates a ugly mess. I actually cover my none foiling parts with paper and my folders have little to no toner stains on them, (I am very cheap with my supplies so I like to push them as far as possible) My best suggestion is get a box and save any scrap thin paper to protect your folder. I hope this will help.

[@vanessaflynn2618]

@@julianika74 thank you!! Great advice :)

[@sub-pressionscustomproduct6522]

When I click printer link it goes to cutter LOL

[@brookeatkins6947]

Hi. Just wondering if you can foil vinyl with this machine?

[@nell-joanne92422]

Can i use this machine using inkjet printer?

[@susanunderhill2106]

Please can you tell me why when using the minc machine foiling words they come out smudgy. I’ve tried different settings and use toner sheets.

[@nicolefallo8989]

Which cutter are you using in this video?

[@paperlovecards5375]

To get top quality you need a monochrome laser - colour lasers cause the pitting.

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Seems like this can be done with a heat press also

[@lgolmei4685]

Nice video

[@boogalingous1]

What happens if you don't use the transfer folder?

[@francinegendron2424]

Can i use my machine to seal ?

[@1337roflmaorofl1337]

Cool

[@kubapocaunski3289]

Great video!!!!!!! Can you do some iPad lettering tips or something as well?

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

Hey James- I actually don't do iPad lettering. Sorry! I suggest www.ipadlettering.com :)

[@kubapocaunski3289]

The Happy Ever Crafter ok. Love ur lettering it’s so beautiful I wish mine could be like this 😢😍😍😍

[@esthershuruggs430]

My toner pen reject did not turn out good, at all. I have the Scotch laninator.

[@letty9026]

I'm not familiar with how laser printers work. Is toner only in black?

[@sherriejohnson9250]

I see no one has responded to your question...so I'll try to answer it. There are two kinds of laser printers. You can get a color laser printer...which, of course, prints the toner in colors. And you can get a monochrome laser printer...which prints only in black toner. When doing foiling, I understand it's very important to use black. I've had the Brother L2300D for three years now and love it. A lot of crafters own this machine. It is $99 on Amazon right now. I've done a bit of research and it's suggested to make some adjustments in the printer settings to get the best results. One thing I just discovered in a video I watched yesterday is that my printer allows me to manually feed my paper (one sheet at a time, of course) through the little door in the front of the printer. It keeps the paper from "rolling" in a curling motion through the printer. It feeds it straight through the machine. Also...you need to have the settings for the printer on "manual" feed and "thick" paper. Hope this helps a bit. I see that many of the questions in this feed for the video haven't been answered, so I hope this helps you.

[@juliemizler2790]

Hi can you reuse the foil after going through the process

[@Scrappicat]

Yes you can. I save all my scraps.

[@tanyaleos4504]

Can you use any brand for the foil? Like we r memory keeper brand?

[@DivaLike]

That’s what I’m wondering…did you ever find out ?

[@bb9470]

I need your advice. I'm only trying to apply ink to one section of the print. How do I keep the rest of the print from fading when going through the machine?

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

Hey Bridgette... not sure I know what you mean! What fades?

[@bb9470]

@@TheHappyEverCrafter My original post should have stated, I am trying to apply foil to one section of a printed page. The section of print that is not foiled fades. If I cover the non-foiled print with a sheet of paper, the ink transfers to the paper. How do you go about foiling just one section of a printed page instead of foiling the entire page? Thank you.

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

Bridgette B are you using a transfer folder? What type of ink are you using that is fading? I’ve never seen that be an issue!

[@bb9470]

@@TheHappyEverCrafter yes I'm using the transfer folder. I am using copies from Staples. I just found out that I need to place parchment paper on top of the print that I am not foiling before sending it through the minc machine. Thank you so much for your help.

[@erikev]

you do not need a higher quality printer. Just adjust the settings to print darker/richer. Has nothing to do with "quality" of printer.

[@TheHappyEverCrafter]

erikev respectfully disagree here- I’ve played with many many settings of darker/richer on my $50 laser printer and it doesn’t make a difference. Have also gotten professionally printed work to foil and it’s 100x better!

[@Amperzand]

Some cheaper laser and LED printers that use toner, and not strictly laser printers, print in a series of dots even on the highest settings, if you look very close up. 10 to 15 years ago they didn't exist, and all printers would print up to 600 or 1200dpi solid, but a need for budget printers meant the top quality did suffer. Now you have to spend about $150 on a printer to get rich solid blocks.

[@mattybcool]

Second!