Secret Hack: Laminate Paper WITHOUT a Machine / EASY DIY!

Do you want to learn how to laminate your paper at home without a machine?
HOW TO LAMINATE PAPER AT HOME / CHEAP DIY PROJECT / NO MACHINE NEEDED !!
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Hello everyone!
Welcome and in this video I will show you how you can laminate paper at home without a machine. All you need is a iron. This is a cheap DIY project so you can protect your papers or projects and no need to buy a fancy laminating machine.
Hope you enjoy!
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[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@agneschrismer9946]

I suppose if you can afford a cricut press, you can definitely afford a laminator much cheaper. The ziplock bag is a cool idea with an iron. Thanks for an alternative. Everyone has an iron.

[@Sa9560]

Well goodness, just learned something new and I have the easy press too. Thank you. I so enjoy your channel. Probably get tired of me saying that but love your projects.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks ! I appreciate it , Glad you are finding lots of great content

[@furnitureflipping101ca]

It's like you read my mind. I came on to find an older video you did and this video was the first one in my list 😊. Thanks for the helpful tutorial. I am going to try small sandwich bags for a project.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Glad to help out

[@cathyknapp9360]

Thank you for sharing I do not have a laminating machine too expensive for me and this is a great alternative I will definitely be using this have a great weekend love your show and God bless you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Cathy!

[@nolantomilin5167]

Absolutely amazing coloring on that Owl drawing. wowee

[@OurUpcycledLife]

thanks for watching!

[@everwood2529]

Hi there! A little life hack is that the labels on the ziploc bags come off with rubbing alcohol usually!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Ohhh!! great tip!! Thanks for watching

[@heard3879]

I like this idea of using cling wrap. I hope it will hold together for a long time if I try it

[@colleenspiegel7285]

Thank you for sharing this! I cN find lots of uses for this method!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome Colleen! Thanks for watching!

[@elisevautour6292]

Wow Diedre, very cool alternatives. I will definitely try this out. Thanks again for your time sunshine. 🌞💚

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome

[@debitytler2776]

Thanks for the info. I didn't know you could do this at home. You have great videos.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Debi!

[@katinaharmon6057]

Another great video! Thank you for sharing!! Looking forward to the next one!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Katina

[@kellygroenesteyn2347]

I just came across your channel yesterday. I could barely sleep last night my mind was racing with craft project ideas. I was going to buy the circuit joy to do transfers but your transfer technique with the laser printer is brilliant. And the laminating is great to do our Vacine passports to make a small carry size for your wallet. Thank you so much for your time and effort in teaching us all the great ideas.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That is awesome! Glad you found me and love new crafting friends Kelly

[@MissMolly3377]

Thanks, Deidre, for another great idea.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So easy!! :)

[@margaretball8835]

Great alternatives! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@jusstpeachy3136]

Thank you very much !! Soo helpful 🤩

[@malgozata1875]

Pretty cool. Quite a useful tool. Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@Joshuarcade]

clever. much appreciated.

[@taramarion9034]

what a
great and easy idea!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks!!❤️

[@jennifertaylor7784]

Super nifty trick! Thank you for sharing! 😉🙃💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching Jennifer

[@Miamouse3]

Thank you for the great tips

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Joyce

[@tinyhouse5454]

Great idea. TY for sharing 💓

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you for watching ! 🤗 Happy Holidays

[@mimzyc9949]

What a handy idea.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@joannalexa2531]

Great idea !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@dosbabymama]

My mind is blown right now. Aaaand subscribe!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for following along!

[@VintagePrincess27]

Thank you ❤️💞❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindakeyes9709]

That is a nifty thing to know thanks for sharing o actually have a card to do

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Perfect! Thanks for watching

[@diolenemarsh4451]

Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome

[@claudiadsouza470]

Great idea. So the laminating sheet sticks to the paper or does it create a pouch and we have to leave some bit of it on the edge?

[@beatricemorgan2373]

awesome tips

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Beatrice glad you enjoyed

[@karenoberg4260]

Your so clever

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Karen! :)

[@leciasmilezz]

Thank you for this method, my daughter has a project which requires most of it to be laminated and I honestly did not have the money to cover the cost for the lamination. So this really helped. Thank you so very much.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad I could help!

[@triciacarolkilbride2993]

Thanks for the great tip Deidre especially as i have a broken laminator! Ouch! Could you use polypockets do ya think? Xx

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Tricia! I have never used the polypockets so unsure

[@kristinacleveland1805]

Thank you for calling them 'pencil crayons'...hahaha, I grew up in NB until I was 14...we called them pencil crayons. I moved to NS and no one knew what I was talking about...they called them coloured pencils...well, la-ti-da! lol

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Really!! I have only called them pencil crayons!! lol...

[@kristinacleveland1805]

@@OurUpcycledLife lol!!

[@Kiai808]

❤😍

[@sharongreen4131]

💖

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@maltidevi8450]

Awesome thanks
Whats the difference between a wax paper and parchment paper?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Parchment paper only has wax on one side, wax paper has wax on both sides

[@mialaakkonen6691]

Great idea 😀. Is this result softer than the laminate way?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it is softer and not as durable but works great for just protecting a non important document

[@lucyfernandez332]

Hi Diedre, I don't have an easy press. Can I use an iron? Love your videos. Thank you.

[@tashamanley2037]

I dont see why you wouldnt be able too. Definitely put something in between tho. Maybe fabric. Im gonna try some projects with a hair straighter thingy. Lol

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You bet you can highest heat and no steam!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

make sure to use parchment paper not fabric it will seal it all together ! Thanks for watching

[@stuartbeacham]

Have you ever tried cold seal laminating pouches? With these you don't need a laminator, but I'm wondering if it's easy to laminate with them. When i say easy i mean without creasing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I haven’t no

[@lindafreudiger8022]

Could you show us how the iron method works and how it turns out?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It will work the exact same set iron to highest setting and no steam and works perfect

[@lindafreudiger8022]

Thanks 😊

[@brendacapurso6755]

Hello, love all your ideas and inspirations. Watching this video, I went to your Etsy shop, because I wanted to purchase the owl picture, for a craft idea for my daughter, and it’s not there. I would love to purchase it, my daughter loves owls. Could you please kindly respond to me. Thank you so much😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hi there! The owl picture was from a colouring book I purchased at the dollar store. Sorry I don’t have a graphic for that ❤️ thanks for watching Brenda

[@ArtWars314]

I did the saran wrap on a book page... over time the saran wrap became plastic flakes and came off my page. Did yours last over time? Thx for sharing :) Have a great day.😀😁😆😄

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hmmm I have not seen that happen

[@ArtWars314]

@@OurUpcycledLife I wonder why mine did that ... hmmm

[@theresavest3722]

Do you think the plastic page protectors would work as well?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not tried those but worth a test try!

[@jannprice2570]

Yes, as a homeschooling "Nana", I can say that it definitely works.

[@asiaxjanae8714]

Are you using card stock? I would like mines quite firm!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No this is just colouring page

[@lolabrini3758]

so can i use regular clothing iron if i dont have that easy press tool?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Certainly

[@lolabrini3758]

@@OurUpcycledLife ok thank you for answering and also thank you for posting this informative and helpful video🌸
please i have 2 more questions:
1- what temp i set the iron at? and how long do i leave it on the paper? and i do that to both sides?
2- also i noticed end product is a bit soft and malleable and thin. The reason i wanted to laminate is to make the paper sturdier. My question is: can i repeat the process on the same paper? so it becomes more thickly "laminated"?

[@sherrithompson4497]

I bet photo sleeves would work too!?!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes they might! Worth a try on a blank piece of paper ! Thanks for watching !!

[@sylviasanchez2820]

Why did my stick to the parchment paper?

[@jaiwat]

Have you ever done this with something as big as A2 size? Particularly news paper?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No I haven’t sorry

[@debbie.hilder7]

Can a iron be used

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it can thanks for watching Debbie

[@darrianmcduffie3242]

I do not have an iron though! I do have a hair straightener 😂

[@mightydoe2944]

☆☆☆☆☆

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@Maihuynhcute13]

Can you use a iron

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can try

[@patsinnerdickey8440]

I print out my medical history, laminate it and keep it in my wallet for emergencys.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@brendacooper7944]

What do you use if you don't have a press? You said you can't move it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m unsure

[@jaimeparadise]

I tried it with an iron but the parchment paper got infused to the ziplock. Would not come off like you show it on your system. Ayy ideas?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Might be your parchment make sure not wax paper

[@ginat6759]

Says without a machine... As using a circuit machine..
Iron?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Laminating machine not needed

[@isuretpolos]

No machine needed ... use easy press

[@spaceship4494]

No machine needed btw....

[@sannyassi73]

This doesn't appear to me to be DIY- "no machine needed", yet you're using a machine. Common now, all cap Title with clikbait? I even suspect your videos might be good if you honed in on the right audience and didn't cheap out with the baited all caps titles that contain obvious lies (you used a machine). That's seriously just constructive criticism, me being mean is on the nose and obvious- I'm trying to help your channel.
Gotta get rid of those questionable comments though.

[@sylviasanchez2820]

Why did my stick to the parchment paper?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m not sure make sure it’s parchment paper and not wax paper

[@sylviasanchez2820]

It’s parchment paper, when I took apart, the plastic peel off, maybe not hot enough? Or I didn’t let cool enough?