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Post by myliesmom on Aug 4, 2015 2:19:18 GMT
Anyone have any idea when (or if it is already) coming out? I think the mini is going to fit better in my space. Thanks in advance!
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crazyrn
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Post by crazyrn on Aug 4, 2015 3:42:49 GMT
Looks like scrapbook.com has it in stock already!
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 4, 2015 4:56:07 GMT
I have seen quite a few videos that show using a laminator instead of the Minc. They do the same job. You might get lots of options that way.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 4, 2015 5:13:26 GMT
I use a laminator because I couldn't justify the purchase of yet another machine. I'm pretty happy with the results.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 4, 2015 5:14:25 GMT
Anyone have any idea when (or if it is already) coming out? I think the mini is going to fit better in my space. Thanks in advance! I think HSN had it? I've seen some people referring to recent purchases on other boards. |
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Post by myliesmom on Aug 4, 2015 22:16:43 GMT
I bought some foil today and decided I would try the laminator method before buying. Holy cow - my $15 laminator and I are in foil heaven over here!!!!!
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Post by anniefb on Aug 4, 2015 23:44:35 GMT
I bought some foil today and decided I would try the laminator method before buying. Holy cow - my $15 laminator and I are in foil heaven over here!!!!! Yeah that was my conclusion too. If you haven't seen them Jennifer McGuire has some videos about different ways to use foil. |
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Post by myliesmom on Aug 5, 2015 1:50:40 GMT
I bought some foil today and decided I would try the laminator method before buying. Holy cow - my $15 laminator and I are in foil heaven over here!!!!! Yeah that was my conclusion too. If you haven't seen them Jennifer McGuire has some videos about different ways to use foil. - I did watch one of her videos today. It totally inspired me. I'm foiling everything! |
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Post by meridon on Aug 5, 2015 18:17:58 GMT
I'm afraid to watch foiling videos...I don't need another obsession!  Where did you get your laminator? We have one at school, but I'm afraid I'd mess it up somehow. |
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Post by anniefb on Aug 5, 2015 19:52:59 GMT
I'm afraid to watch foiling videos...I don't need another obsession! Where did you get your laminator? We have one at school, but I'm afraid I'd mess it up somehow. I just had an ordinary laminator from an office supply store and I think Jennifer McGuire uses s $15 Scotch brand one she picked up from Amazon., My laminator uses a carrier sheet which is a piece of light card stock and I also put the card I'm foiling inside a folded piece of copy paper so there's no mess. |
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Post by meridon on Aug 5, 2015 22:58:04 GMT
Hmmm...for $15 I might have to check it out. A laminator might come in handy anyway for teacher stuff like making flash cards. I think I totally just justified a scrappy purchase as a tax write-off! (just kidding, in case there are any IRS peas lurking)  |
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Post by mzza111 on Aug 5, 2015 22:58:45 GMT
Just an FYI...Jennifer McGuire uses a regular laminator to do her foiling stuff. She links all the products she uses to a place to purchase said product and the laminator she linked to was only $19 or $29 on Amazon. I think that is significantly less than the Minc machine. ETA: I didn't read the whole thread before I posted. I see others suggested a cheap laminator too.  |
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Post by alittleintrepid on Aug 5, 2015 23:25:52 GMT
Just adding that I think the trick to foiling with a laminator is to use a laminator that gets hot enough.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 6, 2015 1:47:22 GMT
Just adding that I think the trick to foiling with a laminator is to use a laminator that gets hot enough. Mine claims to not get too hot so it's safe, but it still does a good job. I just let it heat up until the light goes off indicating it's ready. Jennifer McG says she lets hers hear up for about 20 mins, Mine probably heats up for 10 or so? |
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Post by myliesmom on Aug 6, 2015 1:54:36 GMT
Mine is just a $15 one off amazon. In fact I bought it a year ago and had never used it until yesterday. I'm happy with the results though.
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Post by naby64 on Aug 6, 2015 3:19:18 GMT
I got a $20 Scotch laminator from WM. There are two settings, a 3 and a 5. I set mine on 5 and let it heat up until the light turns green and then go about 10 minutes longer. I use a piece of parchment paper as my carrier. Works like a charm!!
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Post by myliesmom on Aug 6, 2015 4:51:43 GMT
I've just been using a piece of copy paper as my carrier. That is what I saw in Jennifer McGuire's video and it has been working for me.
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Post by Karen-in-Indiana on Aug 6, 2015 14:22:21 GMT
Has anyone tried the Provo Craft's YourStory book binder/laminator yet for foiling? I have one but haven't tried it yet.
thanks
Karen
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Post by saralovesducks on Aug 6, 2015 17:32:32 GMT
I love foil details but my printer is an inkjet. Boo. Do you guys know any trick to avoid having to go to a copy place every time?
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 6, 2015 17:34:53 GMT
so, would an iron work? Not sure if it would get hot enough.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 6, 2015 19:55:45 GMT
I love foil details but my printer is an inkjet. Boo. Do you guys know any trick to avoid having to go to a copy place every time? Foiling only works with laser printing, unfortunately and I don't have a laser printer either. But you could get a whole stack of things printed at the copy shop at once? Eg I don't think they have to be freshly done. There are other methods to try like using stamps with embossing powder and dies with adhesive sheets (I use the thin Stick It sheets and have had good results with stamps/embossing powder. If you haven't seen them Jennifer McGuire had some videos with all the techniques  |
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Post by saralovesducks on Aug 7, 2015 5:56:14 GMT
I love foil details but my printer is an inkjet. Boo. Do you guys know any trick to avoid having to go to a copy place every time? Foiling only works with laser printing, unfortunately and I don't have a laser printer either. But you could get a whole stack of things printed at the copy shop at once? Eg I don't think they have to be freshly done. There are other methods to try like using stamps with embossing powder and dies with adhesive sheets (I use the thin Stick It sheets and have had good results with stamps/embossing powder. If you haven't seen them Jennifer McGuire had some videos with all the techniques Thanks!! I'll check it out!! |
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Post by lovestocreate on Aug 7, 2015 23:10:39 GMT
Has anyone tried the Provo Craft's YourStory book binder/laminator yet for foiling? I have one but haven't tried it yet. thanks Karen I would love to know, too. I have one of these machines and couldn't remember what it was called! |
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Post by lynne on Aug 8, 2015 2:15:46 GMT
I love foil details but my printer is an inkjet. Boo. Do you guys know any trick to avoid having to go to a copy place every time? Heidi Swapp sells some designs that already have the toner on them so you can run them thru the machine with any foil you want. She also sells some papers that are all toner so that you can die cut the paper and then foil it. Lots of options for you even if you don't have a laser printer! |
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Post by anniefb on Aug 8, 2015 4:24:58 GMT
I love foil details but my printer is an inkjet. Boo. Do you guys know any trick to avoid having to go to a copy place every time? Heidi Swapp sells some designs that already have the toner on them so you can run them thru the machine with any foil you want. She also sells some papers that are all toner so that you can die cut the paper and then foil it. Lots of options for you even if you don't have a laser printer! Good to know! |
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Post by saralovesducks on Aug 8, 2015 14:34:30 GMT
I love foil details but my printer is an inkjet. Boo. Do you guys know any trick to avoid having to go to a copy place every time? Heidi Swapp sells some designs that already have the toner on them so you can run them thru the machine with any foil you want. She also sells some papers that are all toner so that you can die cut the paper and then foil it. Lots of options for you even if you don't have a laser printer! Thanks! Great to know! |
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Post by AngieandSnoopy on Aug 9, 2015 17:36:42 GMT
I've been playing around with foiling for a while, in fact, Renee (Naby64) posted a Jennifer McGuire video and after watching it, I realized I HAD some of that foil! Had bought a few months before the church thrift shop. This was old foil back when it was popular around 1989, I know because of the date on the price tag. Anyway, I need to do more updating but the link below is to my blog where I've compiled all the info I've found AND all the things I've learned while doing the various versions of foiling! Haven't done much fabric foiling yet. Renee and I have the same Scotch 902 laminator, just heat it on 5 and an extra 15 minutes after the indicator light turns blue. Hope this helps! Angie and Snoopy's Adventures in Foiling |
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Post by camcas on Aug 10, 2015 4:47:19 GMT
you know-I was fine with my cheapie laminator ...until that jennifer mcguire enabled me AGAIN!!!!!
that cute little white and gold minc mini...with the cute little carrier folders ...and the cute little sheets of foil....AAAAARRGGHHH!!!!!!!!!
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camcas
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Post by camcas on Aug 10, 2015 5:15:51 GMT
you know-I was fine with my cheapie laminator ...until that jennifer mcguire enabled me AGAIN!!!!!
that cute little white and gold minc mini...with the cute little carrier folders ...and the cute little sheets of foil....AAAAARRGGHHH!!!!!!!!!
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Post by anniefb on Aug 11, 2015 5:45:59 GMT
you know-I was fine with my cheapie laminator ...until that jennifer mcguire enabled me AGAIN!!!!! that cute little white and gold minc mini...with the cute little carrier folders ...and the cute little sheets of foil....AAAAARRGGHHH!!!!!!!!! Nope, not gonna look |
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Where did you get your laminator? We have one at school, but I'm afraid I'd mess it up somehow.
