Back when I was teaching, lamination was key to making many a printable and teaching poster long lasting. Now that I no longer have access to a primo and free laminator, I had to come up with a cheap alternative. A faux if you will.
Here’s part of our faux-laminated Halloween Word Wall:
I use this an a durable and kid proof alternative:
Whether you use it for file folder games, recipes cards, word walls, to-do lists, or other printables…
they will endure as long as you use the contact paper on the front and back.
Clear contact paper generally runs only $5/6 per huge roll, and when you compare that to the price of lamination…it can’t be beat.
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I always use the clear contact paper to laminate the roster card cheat sheets that I make for the parents on the sidelines.(you know, so you’re not shouting out nice pass 17, instead of the kid’s name.) It makes the perfect cheap substitute.
Great tip!
Do you have any “tricks” to not having any bubbles? Especially when putting contact paper on a large area.
Yes! Use the head of a pin to pop and push the air out. Works every time…
I love this! I’m going to be laminating all kinds of things now
Great tip! I would love for you to stop by and link to my Sew Crafty Saturday Party!
Yep, I used this to laminate the pieces for our busy bags and it’s worked GREAT! And you’re right…so much cheaper! I picked up some rolls at Dollar Tree, but next time I’ll buy the big roll bc I think it’s probably a better deal (and maybe better quality?)