🤗Use a Laser Printer for Foiling on Card Stock ...Mind Blowingly Easy

[@SilhouetteSchool]

How to Use Laser Printer for Foiling! Quickly and easily make foil printables using a laser printer! Full tutorial here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/11/how-to-put-foil-on-paper-with-heat.html I'm using my Uninet iColor 560 White Toner laser printer for this project but any laster printer will work: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/uninet-icolor-560-printer-and-pro-rip.html

[@niellaaaa]

if i get a laser printer that only have black and white ink am i still able to do this?

[@JoyceDee]

I have been doing this for 20 years, using a laser printer only. Just print your design, lay the foil over the design and secure it, then run it through the printer again as a BLANK page. (I usually hit the space bar a couple of times so it will appear there is something to print on the page.). The heat from the printer that “sets” the toner to the paper will also set the foil to the toner. Easy peasy.

[@kennethrutt7986]

Thank you for summarizing, this this poor lady couldn't stay focused and a 3 minute tutorial took 10 minuets.lol.

[@MegaMiaow]

Wow, never thought of doing this..

[@meylimaldonado1174]

Hi love i have a question does how does foiling work on a colored paper for say… I want a flyer that is pink but want some of the text to be in gold??

[@JoyceDee]

@@meylimaldonado1174 The foil will adhere to the toner, even on colored paper. Hope that helps👍🏽

[@valeriakondor6260]

Do you feed the foil laid over the paper from the manual or the paper tray? Just wondering if the foil would not get jammed into the printer?

[@legacybuilder9664]

I just enjoy your friendly and informative personality. Thank you for making this fun!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Oh thank you!

[@sergiohenrique9694]

The ink tank system appears to be much better than the cartridge system kzbin.infoUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 and a lot cheaper to run. The machine was easy to set up. A small point but I thought they'd be a USB cable included to help with the set up but there was none. I've been using it now for a few weeks and it seems like a good product and superior to my previous printers which were all troublesome HP machines.

[@mrsmcphate]

Thanks for sharing! I'm going to try using my Cricut heat press and just pressing REALLY hard. Nothing to lose but a bit of cardstock and foil! LOL!! Wish me luck!!

[@reign5426]

Melissa, Thank you so much for all the educational content 🤍

[@christopherwhite8033]

Can anyone recommend a LASER printer that can handle heavy (110lb) cardstock???

[@beverlybarnes3502]

Can you use a Minc to use with Minc foil?

[@beverlybarnes3502]

Can you use a Cricut machine to make th design and a Minc to transfer the printed design?

[@ChloexLashay]

Could you do a video trying to print edge-to-edge photo prints using the icolor printer?

[@madelyntoledo5987]

This is awesome thank you.

[@RTCDigitalS]

Great video, have you ever tried printing over the foil? Did ut work out ? Thanks

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I have not tried to print over the foil

[@JenInTheCosmos]

How scratch resistant is the foil? Would it hold up for say, a deck of cards?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hmm..I'm not sure it would be a good option for heavily handled items like cards

[@JenInTheCosmos]

@@SilhouetteSchool thanks for your honesty. I was kind of assuming that, so I appreciate the clarification. 😊

[@nahnisjourney1406]

OH MY GOODNESS! I'm so happy that I was looking for an answer to another question and this video came up!!! Thank you so much!!! I was asking if I could print out a special cut menu on my laser printer and use my PRINT THEN CUT feature on Cricut's Design Space. Again, thank you!!! Have a Merry Christmas!!!

[@triciaconner291]

Thanks so much! I've been wanting to purchase some of your books. And I just did thanks to your sale!!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for supporting our small business!

[@lisalind4813]

I did it this way, have spots that were missed, making black and gold striped foiling. What could have caused this?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, it sounds like you may need a little more toner for your foil to adhere to. I would either try to use a higher print quality or do a print head cleaning to ensure you're getting an even print.

[@adorableprints4605]

What paper did you use

[@SilhouetteSchool]

American Crafts Precision Cardstock amzn.to/4eapqoA

[@tamsinhooper3761]

What temp did you press please

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, it's listed in the full blog post linked in the description.

[@turanbey34]

Thank you very much for the video and explanation, it was very useful. I have a question I would like to ask, I would be very happy if you could help; Is foil thickness very important? I mean, I use 12 microns and not all black areas are foiled on laser outputs. I wonder if it has to do with the micron thickness? The foil textile foil I use

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, it is hard to troubleshoot here. Please feel free to drop us an email: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html Or! If you'd like extra help - like in-depth video tutorials or 1:1 help via email or chat for your projects - please consider joining Silhouette U (www.silhouetteu.com). We hope to see you soon!

[@amazinglittlewoman]

You are amazing and so helpful! I am waiting for Black Friday to see if I can snag the cameo 4 on sale but I watch all of your videos while I prep cut files on silhouette studio 😂 thank you so much for all you do!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

If you see something in stock, I'd recommend snagging it. Inventory is so low right now that I'm doubtful we will see much of a discount on hardware.

[@amazinglittlewoman]

@@SilhouetteSchool thanks for the tip! I just bought my Silhouette last night and just waiting for it to get here now! I'm so excited to start! (I've already started collecting and making cut files for ideas I have 😂)

[@playtone229]

Do you mind sharing the tool you used to cut the foil? I don't think I've seen anything like that before.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! It's a small rotary cutting tool.

[@Awwwsheeeeeeit]

Are there any alternatives to using a heat press? Can the heat press be substituted with an iron for example?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I haven't tried it with an iron but you could see if it works

[@SuperSurfer1000]

Yes but are there black marks in it? We don't get a close up!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

There are no black marks. You can see a close up here www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/11/how-to-put-foil-on-paper-with-heat.html

[@syedaamirhussain6111]

Which foil paper is called for the laminating machine. I have a laserjet printer and a laminator. But what the Foil pasting paper is called and how to buy it. Thanks indeed for your video. 🎉🎉🎉

[@rvargas8859]

Do ypu have to use a color laser printer ? I would like to make color labels?

[@ChezMason]

What type of paper are you using? I have tried all kinds it's not transferring

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Are you using black toner and heat-activated foil ( this is Heidi Swapp brand). Just plain white cardstock

[@DebbieNicoll]

HI, can you do this on Vellum?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hmm...it's a good thought..I'm not sure! Have to test if the vellum would feed through the printer

[@safrahanan1571]

i got a problem with laser printer and inject printer when i was going to cut the stickers with my cameo, can you advice me ??? the work moved , i dont know what happened maybe the paper move in inject or laser printer , so the design and writing wasnt match , what should i do ??

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, it is hard to troubleshoot here. Please feel free to drop us an email: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html Or! If you'd like extra help - like in-depth video tutorials or 1:1 help via email or chat for your projects - please consider joining Silhouette U (www.silhouetteu.com). We hope to see you soon!

[@madebymidnite]

Hi thanks for the tutorial. Would this method work on a piece of photo paper that has a design already printed on it? I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere. Let’s say I did a custom flyer or chip bag printed with an inkjet printer. Could I go back and add the wording that I want to appear foiled on top of the colored design and run the already printed sheets thru the laser printer? Just curious would the inkjet ink on the paper ruin the laser printer. I hope this makes sense.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! I apologize but I'm not sure!

[@Blackcatgfxx]

Hi! What’s the thickest that you can print on this printer?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there. The non transfer applications are all card stock like thickness "non-transfer applications such as stationery, invitations, menus, envelopes, labels, window decals, brochures, signs, packaging prototypes, and much more."

[@Blackcatgfxx]

@@SilhouetteSchool would it print on 350gsm?

[@SABan-bh4hi]

So is this different from the laminator /laser printer(or photocopy) / foil tecnique we've been using for the last ten years( heat press vs laminator)?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes this is an alternative to the laminator option. You can press multiple sheets at the same time with a heat press :)

[@alejandrorochaweimar9442]

So, I don’t need to have a white toner to make the foil stick to the letters/design when we put it trough the heat press ? It could be any color ?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Needs to be a laser printer, but does not need to be a White Toner printer.

[@allencann7229]

Hello, I love the work you're doing. Can you tell me what kind of card stock are you using in your laser printer. Are you using ink jet card stock or laser card stock?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! Check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/11/how-to-make-stickers-with-white-text.html

[@pmg1180]

Curious have you use we r keeper foil sheet on laser printer? I do not have one yet but I have zero patience with foil quill for many reasons. Let me know if you have attempted one. Big thanks

[@SilhouetteSchool]

No, I don't believe that will work with the laser printer. I used the Minc foil with the laser printer

[@pmg1180]

@@SilhouetteSchool have you tried it? It’d be nice to know since I don’t have laser printer yet. I believe to use the materials up instead of waste them so that’s why I asked. Sorry not for replying. I was not feeling well. It’d be nice to know if you have attempted it in small area.

[@nekonette]

@@pmg1180 WRMK foil doesn't work with laser printer. That one is hot foil system so if you try foiling with it the foil will stick to everything not just the printed area

[@flexlabz]

hello, im using a heat press as well are you using 310 degrees Farenheit correct? also about 18 seconds? i cant seem to get the foils to stick like on the laminator... does it have to do with the pressure you put down or not so much? maybe my heat and seconds were off possibly.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes! you definitely want a good amount of pressure.

[@guypicard2262]

Thanks for the video. Can you us a Cricut easy press iron?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! With a white toner printer, the pressure matters, so I would use a full heat press rather than an Easy Press.

[@Nilocseel]

Hi I tried this but it comes out all speckled, I'm using a full colour printer, I've heard you can only do it with a monotone printer is this true?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

You just need to print black

[@Nilocseel]

@@SilhouetteSchool any advice as to what I'm doing wrong? The foil looks so patchy, I've tried with a laminator and a minc machine both the same?

[@NiraTocco]

Any idea why my foils have a light blotchiness on the parts that should be crisp white? I'd love to include a photo but don't know how.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi Nira Tocco, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html

[@gamechanger1977]

When loading In Prorip. Are you using CMYK or Underprint? Or can you direct me to the video showing the setup please.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

This explains it all in step by step format on the blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/11/how-to-put-foil-on-paper-with-heat.html

[@donnaherrlinger8685]

Is there a web site where I can find good images to print?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes! www.sofontsy.com

[@wileycovington4497]

What time and temp would you use for sticker paper?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I would probably do regular cardstock and then use the xyron machine to add adhesive afterwards instead of risking heating up the adhesive.

[@lisajordan2651]

I love your video's and I learn so much from you. I have been trying to foil for a month its always something! I received my heat press it has a blue mat and a white one. Do I leave them both in there when laminating? Also, if you don't mind me being a bug, I went to a copy shop and got laser jet copies and the toner is coming off on my foil but not sticking. The 1 or 2 times I got it to stick the foil got rolls in it and only stick to part of it. I just want to cry. My press is at 310 and I've done 15 and 20 seconds. Do you think it's the copy shop? I'm using deco foil by I-craft. I have tried it on card stock 65 lbs. and 110 lbs. light pink and white. When I used and ink pad and stamps, with a laminator I got really close, but I would always miss some of the foil in areas. I just thought you may have a few tricks for me. I have tried covering it with plain white copy paper, heavy card stock and by itself just the foil and paper. any help is greatly appreciated. I just hope you have time to help me! if you like you can email me at [e-mail] or just leave me a text here. I'm sorry to bother you. Thank you so much for your time and all you do for everyone.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi Lisa Jordan, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html

[@kristinanashold8312]

Hi, one of your samples was an all black, 1st day of school sign... I think. How did you get the foil to adhere to just the words when the entire background is black? Love your videos, so helpful. Thanks!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

The foil only sticks to the area of the toner. So on the first day of school sign, I printed on a black piece of cardstock. If only wanted the foil on the name, I would only apply foil to that area when heat pressing.

[@kristinanashold8312]

@@SilhouetteSchool so print black toner on black. That's pretty cool technique.

[@larissaverbeke101]

How can I avoid the small black specs that sometimes happen on the black lettering? It’s like the foil doesn’t apply evenly.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! I'd assume that it's either that your toner hasn't spread evenly or that it's not heating evenly. Check out this full blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/11/how-to-put-foil-on-paper-with-heat.html

[@gigir6761]

Very interesting tutorial. But precious FEW of us are going out to buy that heavy duty heat press machine $$$.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

This can be done with all types of heat press machines..this just happens to be the one I'm using :) Here are others I have www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2017/12/best-heat-press-for-silhouette-cameo.html

[@andip1967]

Hiya, what weight cardstock are you using please? great tutorial by the way!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! Check out this blog post about my favorite card stock www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2020/12/best-cardstock-for-silhouette-cameo-and.html

[@cathyhathy5542]

What an amazing idea! Thank you for demonstrating! Do you have to add the foil just after the image is printed? (ie. still warm or fresh rather than printing multiples and then foiling)

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Nope you can do it later :)

[@KassyDee]

Unfortunately not all laser printers can print on thick card stock, can you please share what printer you’re using?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I am using the iColor 560 ..here is a step by step tutorial www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/11/how-to-put-foil-on-paper-with-heat.html

[@uther10]

Happy birthday to your husband!

[@SABan-bh4hi]

Sorry.. So basically it's what we've been doing with a laser printer, foil and a laminator ( Minc?) for the last ten years or is there a difference? I print part in inkjet and part in laser and do selective foiling. Also if you don't have a laser you can use a photocopy.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes this is an alternative to the laminator option. You can press multiple sheets at the same time with a heat press :)

[@user-cu3xn4xj3i]

If I print an invitation can I only put peoples name in foil?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! You would just want to put the foil only over the names before heating.

[@wouter-nataliewytinck-boxt6601]

Im trying to foil, but the foil sticks also on the non printed areas 😏😔 how can i avoid that? Guess its toner dust?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Maybe use a can of compressed air or a lint roller to make sure you don't have toner on other parts of the sheet.

[@kathrynkemp1101]

Probably wrong foil - you need toner reactive foil

[@randelty4942]

Name of printer

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! You can find all information on the white toner printer we use here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/uninet-icolor-560-printer-and-pro-rip.html

[@Crafts-and-cocktails]

Happy birthday to your husband.