Printing on Chipboard and Film Negatives with the Perfect Printing Pouch

Directions for Printing onto Chipboard:

Pretty cool, huh? No, I didn't send it through my printer because they're too thick for mine also. So what did I do?

1. Type your words and print them out on regular inkjet paper.
2. Carefully pry the top layer of shiny paper off the top of the letter. Once you get it started, it peels right off.
3. Use removable tape runner, adhere the thin letter top to the inkjet paper. Wipe with your Perfect Printing Pouch to limit smearing and speed drying on the shiny letter surface. Send back through the printer to print onto the letter.
4. Let dry. Remove from the paper. Glue the printed letter top to the chipboard letter base. No one will ever know you didn't send the whole thing through!

On each of the letters above, the left side was not treated and the right sides were. I did this so you could compare the printing and see how effective the Perfect Printing pouch is.

I did the same thing on regular puzzle pieces--'course they're not acid-free but they are $-free!

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On the image above, the first line was printed plain, and the second line was treated with THE PERFECT PRINTING POUCH prior to printing. See how much crisper and darker the treated printing is????

It's the same as printing on any non-inkjet compatible transparency. just apply THE PERFECT PRINTING POUCH to the negative prior to printing--and spray a fixative afterwards.

You'll want developed film that has no pictures on it. If you don't use film anymore...I asked at Walmart and they saved me a few rolls from customer goofs--it was free as they would have just thrown it away. Or you can buy film (Buy cheap past date film or dollar store disposable cameras) and have it developed. You'll pay a minimal charge for the developing, but nothing for prints.

Here are the full directions:

STEP ONE: Create Document
Type message. This project used a stencil in font for
“BON VOYAGE” in size 36 and “Summer Vacation 2007” in size 18.

Print out on regular inkjet paper.

NOTE: Use word processing or specialty software. Focus on how you want the print to look; do not worry about location of the printing on the paper.

For other projects, a text box is often helpful for defining maximum allowable size for text of size 35" x 1".

STEP TWO: Temporarily adhere film.
Cut film negative to 3.5”.

Using a temporary adhesive, adhere film to the inkjet paper directly on top of the printed words.

NOTE: We used masking tape on the film negative but typically use a spray adhesive when printing on thinner papers.

If the film negative has a less shiny side, adhere it to the paper with that side facing up.

STEP THREE: Treat Paper
Thoroughly wipe the film negative with the Perfect Printing Pouch to evenly distribute the powders. Remove excess powder by gently shaking the paper or blowing onto the negative.

NOTE: A light application of powder is usually all that is needed. If necessary, tap the pouch onto the printing surface to release more powder before wiping.

STEP FOUR: Print
Make sure your printer is set for normal paper and print quality. Send the paper through the printer so it prints directly onto the treated surface.

NOTE: Most bottom feeding printers require the paper to be turned upside-down; some printers prefer thicker materials to be fed from the back, while others may not accept anything but inkjet paper.

STEP FIVE: Finish
Remove film from inkjet paper and let dry.

Because the film negative is dark, the powder is more visible than normal. You may want to carefully remove the powder with a soft paintbrush or microfiber cloth.

Spray with a fixative.

NOTE: Although The Perfect Printing Pouch makes the printing look good, the ink may still rub off totally non-porous surfaces such as transparencies, metallic foils and acrylic paper. These surfaces require a spray fixative to set the ink. (i.e. Krylon “Preserve it!” or Losorea “Preserve Your Memories II”).