Foil Rolls (STILL AVAILABLE!)
Laminator (Toner Image Applicator)
Tamerica
This unit is ideal and parallels that of big-name laminators costing 2~3 times the price. We recommend two online stores that carry this "Tamerica SM-330" with great prices around $120~150. See "Laminator.com" and "MyBinding.com". Also, Google "Tamerica SM330" for other competitive prices. Factory Warranty is 90 days. Click on "Info Page" for lots of info on this unit... the best and least expensive.
Best places to find this unit:
1. https://www.laminator.com/tamerica-tashin-sm330-13-pouch-laminator.html
2. https://www.mybinding.com/tamerica-tashin-sm330-13-pouch-laminator.html
Toner Transfer Paper
This "uncoated" waterslide paper is used exclusively in the ceramics industry so look into ceramics supply houses to obtain small quantities or visit any ceramics shop for small quantities. DON'T USE "coated" water-slide papers as that has a top coat of Lacquer.
This specific brand we've always used is made by Tullis-Russell in the U.K called "TruCal Advantage 170 Blue". It is imported by "OneStep Papers" out of Miami, FL. (305) 238-2296, x210. Ask for Luisa. It is only sold by the 500-sheet ream, 12.5" x 18" around $185/ream. There are other countries that make this type of paper but nobody makes this in the USA.
Carrier Board (.020" Fiberglass)
The main part of this 'kit' was the thin sheet of fiberglass board to carry your image through a laminator. Alternately, you can use 'Fiber Board" (the back of a note-pad) or go by any offset-printer to purchase a small amount. They wear out after multiple uses. You could also get a piece of circuit board and etch off the copper. We always used a piece of fiberglass in this kit. Our supplier for all fiberglass needs was "Current of Warren", P.O. Box 120183, East Haven, CT 06512, (203) 467-8435. They fabricate laminated pre-preg to your spec thickness. They made all of our copper laminate for our sister-site "PCBfx". This bare board, called '0/0' (zero over zero) as bare board for this Carrier sheet. They have a minimum order you have to meet. The "parent" sheet size is 36" x 48" so you have to shear or cut them yourself. For an up-charge they may do the shearing for you.
Clean-up Tape
You can find this tape at Stationary stores in town. It comes in verious widths. We always used the 1" (#658).
Tack Cloth
Get this at any hardware store.