So i just laminate the entire sheet then cut out my pieces.
Can laminate pouches be cut.
Therefore it does not completely protect the edge of the paper from moisture oil or grime like the sealed edge method.
Because i use small pieces i have been cutting the pieces laminating and then cutting again so the edges would remain sealed after laminating.
The straight edge will keep the document perfectly flat so you can cut without any problems.
A craft knife and straight edge.
Never cut a pouch before laminating or it will jam inside the machine.
Never laminate social security cards or one of a kind items that cannot be replaced.
If you need a perfectly straight cut use a craft knife and straight edge.
For years i have laminated the small pieces of my games and centers to make sure they will last.
I started reading stories about teachers who never cut prior to laminating.
However if it makes sense and you can fit more pieces on your lamination by cutting first by all means go for it.
A flush cut offers aesthetic benefits but the edge of the printing is not completely enclosed in film.
If you do use scissors slide them through the laminate don t open and close the blades.
For example pouches can be described as being 2 x 75 microns mic thick or 150 microns thick which simply means that 2 sheets of 75 microns are sealed together to make a total of 150 microns.
This will give you a smoother cut.
So far i ve only had a few instances where the lamination pulled off of the paper after cutting them.
Scotch thermal laminating pouches completely seal around your document meaning there are no air pockets or gaps when you trim.
A flush cut refers to lamination that is trimmed even with the edge of the printed piece.