DIY with 100 Yen Shop Supplies! Methods and Recommended Items for Convenient "Laminating" of Paper Items

Item to Make Paper Stronger: "Laminating" ＊

Have you heard of "laminating"?

Laminating is the process of sandwiching paper between sturdy films, pressing, and bonding them together ◎

Think back to the bulletin boards in elementary and middle schools. Didn’t they have a shiny, hard finish to prevent the paper from bending or wrinkling? That's called lamination.

What happens when you laminate?

By laminating ordinary paper, you can achieve:

☑ It won't bend

☑ It's water-resistant

☑ It's less prone to aging and degradation (lasts longer)

and more! ♩

Therefore, lamination is incredibly useful for wedding DIY projects. Laminating various items significantly enhances the quality of your DIY efforts!

In this article, we will introduce methods for laminating.

There are two approaches, so let's take a look at them one by one＊

Method 1: Using a Laminator

The simplest way to laminate is to use a "laminator".

Just sandwich the paper you want to laminate between transparent laminating films and press it with the laminator to complete the process.

With just a switch, you can laminate easily! ♡

Laminators are excellent tools not only for bride DIY projects but can also be used for various purposes when you have children in the future. ◎

They are quite affordable, often ranging from about 3,000 to 5,000 yen, so having one at home might be a good idea! ♩

➡ You can purchase laminators for A4 to A3 size here＊

Method 2: Using Laminating Films from 100 Yen Shops

The second method of laminating is to use the "self-laminating" films available at 100 yen shop Daiso ◎

Self-laminating films are great because they allow you to laminate even without a laminator! ♩ They come in packs of 3 for larger papers and 5 for smaller ones.

➡ Here is Daiso's laminating product page＊ You can also purchase online!

The method is simple: just insert what you want to laminate between the laminating sheets＊ This video also provides detailed instructions!♡

You can create laminated items easily with a laminator or cheaply with 100 yen shop materials.

So, what items are actual brides making with lamination?

Wedding Items That Benefit from Laminating ① Garland

One of the classic items to laminate is garlands.＊

Garlands made of paper can be thin and flimsy, making it difficult to take pictures when they flip over in the wind.

By laminating them, they become heavier and won't flutter, ensuring peace of mind ♩

Wedding Items That Benefit from Laminating ② Photo Props

Photo props are another good item to laminate ♩

Since many guests will be holding the props, they are likely to get bent if left as paper.

However, with lamination, you don’t have to worry about bending! ◎ (But be cautious, as they might become reflective!)

Additionally, it's recommended to laminate honeymoon props that you will take on your trip. ♩

Since paper props can get messed up among your luggage, laminate them beforehand for better protection.＊

Wedding Items That Benefit from Laminating ③ Wedding Tree

This bride laminated a wedding wreath (wedding tree) that guests signed.＊

If it's stored as paper, it could suffer from aging, but with lamination, you can keep your precious wedding items looking beautiful. ◎

Wedding Items That Benefit from Laminating ④ Drink Menu

This bride laminated her drink menu.＊

The drink menu is something many guests will look at during the reception. ♩ Lamination keeps it clean even when many people view it, and it ensures that if any drinks are spilled, the menu will be protected! ◎

Wedding Items That Benefit from Laminating ⑤ Miniature Bride and Groom

Laminating photos to create miniature bride and groom figures is also adorable! ♡

Placing them in the wedding welcome space or on guest tables is sure to bring smiles to your guests ♩

Let's Create Wonderful Items with a Laminator ♩

We have introduced the methods of laminating and items that you can use laminate for.＊

Lamination enhances the durability and quality of wedding paper items significantly! ◎

A laminator is affordable, priced under 4,000 yen, and using laminating sheets from a 100 yen shop allows for budget-friendly options.

Brides who are DIYing their weddings should definitely take advantage of lamination! ♡

➡ Here is Daiso's laminating product page＊ You can also purchase online!

➡ You can purchase laminators for A4 to A3 size here＊