This tutorial will show you how to use our products to create professional IDs at a very reasonable cost with no expensive equipment to buy. This tutorial shows how easy it is to go about making a Credit Card Size ID using Teslin Synthetic Paper and a Butterfly Pouch.

We have created an Example ID and 8 card layout template which you are free to use and modify for your own personal use. You can download them from the Downloads Section of the Learning Center. We will be using this Example ID and Layout template during the tutorial for reference.

Steps
1. First you will want to print out your ID (Printer Settings).

As this animation shows we have lined up the front and back of our Example ID on our 8-up layout. Fliping the Teslin Synthetic Paper as shown in the animation (from left to right, not top to bottom) will allow your printer to print in the same position on the both sides to make a quick and easy front and back for your ID.
Note: In Photoshop/GIMP you will need to disable the Layer's labeled "Front" and "Back" before printing - in Illustrator these layers automatically do not print.

2. Now would be a good time to turn your laminator on to allow it to heat up (If your laminator has a temperature control see your laminates product page for ideal lamination temperature).


Next you will want to cut a straight line along one of the long edges of your printed ID. This cut should be at the very edge of printing. The other three sides you can feel free to to leave a 1/4 - 1/2 inch (6-12mm) border around when you cut them out.


3. Now that you have your ID cut out, place the edge(that you cut close to the printing) into the butterfly pouch. Align the ID inside the pouch and close it, holding the Teslin Synthetic Paper in place in the pouch. Place this inside the carrier (if required) and once again hold everything in place.

4. If your laminator has a "run" switch, turn that on to start the feed wheels turning. Now, feed the carrier(or just the pouch) in to the laminator, folded side first. Let the laminator take it in and wait for it to come out the other side.

5. Now you can trim the excess Teslin from the edges using an X-Acto knife, and you may want to use a small amount of sand paper to remove any rough edges.