Now Let's Start the Lamination!

If you would like to add a hologram to the ID you must do so before laminating. If you would not like to add a hologram continue reading, otherwise go here you will eventually be redirected back to the lamination page.

When laminating the ID with the matte pouches you want to be sure to put the sealed half of the pouch in the laminator first, so it wont bend in the laminator.

A lot of the times people want to use glue when using a transparency over teslin then laminating, but I suggest no glue at all. The outer section of the lamination pouch will hold everything in place once its laminated. It's also good because it helps to past the 'bend test.' The bend test is a test that many bouncers use to see if your ID is real. They simply bend the id end to end, if it tears in the middle, then your screwed.

Definitely run your ID through the laminator 3 times. 1 time just doesn't do it. You need it completely sealed.

One more thing to remember is depending on what type of lamination pouch you are using and what type of material you are using to print on, you need to adjust the size of the ID accordingly. For example, if you were laminating teslin, since it has unique bonding properties that adhere to the actual pouch when laminated, the id can actually extend over the rim of the ID and trimmed later.

Trimming

Now what you would need to do is to trim the excess teslin from the butterfly pouch using either a cutting board or scissors.  It wont really make a difference since IDs will get worn out a bit in your wallets and from lots of use.  If you would like anything added email me!

The Tutorial is Done for now.  I will be always adding info to it!

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Thanks Quixer for some of the info under lamination.