How to Laminate Buff/Status Cards?

[Ogrork the Mighty]

I recently purchased OGC's buff and status cards (3E) and I was wondering how best to get them laminated. I've printed them off and cut them to size but I'm at a loss for how to get them laminated.

Each one is 2-1/4" x 3" in size.

Would it be possible to get a sheet of them laminated and then cut them out individually? I would imagine laminating each individual one (probably over 100 of 'em) would be exorbitantly expensive.

Any thoughts?

 

[mach1.9pants]

Yeah just place them in a laminate 'pouch' with enough gap between to seal (an inch will be heaps) and put it through the laminator.

 

[jaerdaph]

Are they collectable card size (like baseball or Pokemon cards)? How about buying some card holders like these:

card holder - 3x4 Toploader Pack of 25

I've never done business with the above company, so I'm not endorsing them, just linking to their product to give you an idea of what you might consider.

 

[Asmor]

Are they collectable card size (like baseball or Pokemon cards)? How about buying some card holders like these:

card holder - 3x4 Toploader Pack of 25

I've never done business with the above company, so I'm not endorsing them, just linking to their product to give you an idea of what you might consider.

I think those might be overkill... Those are the heavy-duty, hard plastic cases.

If they are appropriately sized, regular card sleeves would work well.

 

[jaerdaph]

I think those might be overkill... Those are the heavy-duty, hard plastic cases.

If they are appropriately sized, regular card sleeves would work well.

Yeah, what Asmor said is what I meant - I thought those were the single card sleeves - I didn't read the description well enough. Sorry 'bout that...

 

[the Jester]

Go down to your local Kinkos. You should be able to fit multiple cards in an 11x17 lamination pouch for about 3.99 each. Just make sure you leave a margin around each card; if you cut to the edge of the card, you'll break the seal and the lamination will peel off (at least, for that kind of lamination).

Alternatively, they may have a vendor that they can use to keep it even cheaper, but it might take a few days.

 

[Woas]

Can't you like, wrap it up in Saran Wrap and blast it for a couple minutes with a hair drier or something?

 

[Olaf the Stout]

I did exactly what you want to do with my spell cards, buff cards and status cards. I can't remember exactly but I either did 8 or 9 cards per each A4 laminating sheet. Just don't cut too close to the edge of the card and you'll be fine. I've only had to redo a couple of cards since I laminated them. The ones I had to redo were the ones that I cut a bit closer to the edge of the lamination. The rest have been fine, even after seeing use every session.

Olaf the Stout

 

[malraux]

Can't you like, wrap it up in Saran Wrap and blast it for a couple minutes with a hair drier or something?

I don't know about that, but I do know that you can use a standard iron in place of a real laminator.