Tips & Tricks for Lamination and DIY Double-Sided Crepe Paper
Video: Learn how to Laminate
Fusible Bonding Web
For this technique, we use a fusible bonding web.
Other Videos
Learn more about this technique from our original video from 2017, which also covers using one of our metallic crepe paper colors with one of our greens to make a two-toned double-sided crepe paper.
See how we use this technique to make crepe paper orchids in our September Member Make workshop
Lesson Discussion
30 Comments
A whole sheet worth of leaves with wire was genius!
Yay! Glad you liked it. 🙂
I absolutely love the idea of using this for leaves with the wire already attached. I look forward to trying this when my first order of paper comes in.
It works well with leaves where the grain line is straight like bulb flowers.
Just wondering if you or you know of anyone that has used an actual laminator machine to make the doublette?
Before I go out and purchase a iron (lol I’m not very good at house duties) I already have a laminator machine at home so thought I’d ask first.
I would worry about the paper getting wrinkled as it goes through. If you don’t want an iron, I highly recommend the Easy Press. I use it for a lot of crafts. Or, you could buy a mini travel iron.
I’ve FINALLY made my own double sided crepe paper and I could not have done it without this video, fantastic tips. So thank you Lia and Megan. I’m now going to make the Metallic Crepe Paper Wreath as a gift for a girlfriend. Can’t wait to see how it turns out xx
Yay! Share photos of the finished wreath on our community channel!
I just made my own double sided crepe paper and it is beautiful! I may never go back to buying double sized paper again! So easy and now I can make double sided in any color combination I choose. Thank you for such an amazing tip!
PS and I just used my iron in a no steam setting!
Irons work perfectly but without that steam. 😉
Yes! This is such a great trick and now the color combos are endless.
Hello Lia!
Oh my goodness!!! This is SO amazing!!! I cannot wait to try this! Thank you Megan and Lia!
Cher Lutz
It is such a great trick to get more color options! Be sure to make the Mokara orchid too. It is stunning.
Great tutorial. How long did you leave the heat press on the crepe?
When you click on the Cricut icon it will set the timer for you. 🙂
I have a regular heat press and it worked great at 400 degrees. I drew a chalk mark 3/4″ down on the inside of the bottom crepe paper and then drew 1 1/2″ vertical lines. That way I knew where to put the wires and I could see the chalk lines through the stitch witchery. Now if I can just figure out a way to keep the wires straight.
Great tip, thank you Gail!
I just used Steam a Seam 2 as that is what I use for fused quilts. It works very well!
Love knowing how to make laminated paper without all the gluey mess and uncontrolled stretchiness.
Thank you!
Ooh great suggestion, we’ll have to give that a try! Thanks!
This is amazing I love how you ladies do fabulous beauty. I’ve love and learned so much, Thanks Cheryl
Thank you!! 🙂
I have the regular Easy Press and use temp 275 deg F for 10 sec and get a beautiful bond. The middle of each sheet ends up getting overlapped as I move the machine to press for 10 sec on each new area, but I’ve never had an issue of the papers separating at any place where it’s been bonded.
Is there a benefit to using the higher heat and longer times if I’m having success with my current settings?
Thanks for sharing what works for you, Amy! If those settings work for you then stick with them unless you experience any issues.
You two are just the best!
🙂
Loved the video! My first time seeing the Easy Press. Is it useful for other things? Where can one get a ball tool?
Oh yes, we use the Easy Press for all of our iron-on projects. There are a few sizes available, too. Click here for the metal ball tool set!
Such a useful and informative video – I feel much happier about making double sided crepe paper now. Thank you !
I’m so glad it was helpful!