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laminating (sort of, I guess)

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I have to frame a photo of a guy giving a speech, and he wants his speech notes (just a6 size photocopy paper) attached to back of the frame. He doesn't want to make a big deal of it (meaning he doesn't want much additional cost) so I was planning to spray mount them to the backing board. However, he also wants some sort of protective laminate on top and suggested sticky-back plastic from Rymans. Is this in fact a reasonably sensible idea or is there a more suitable product/process?

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If I have to stick things to the backs I usually cut a piece of Mylar or similar wrapping film, a bit bigger than the paper lay over and tape around. The black self-adhesive tape that Lion do looks neat, but the brown stuff would work. Or you could encapsulate it completely and tape it. Depends how far you want to go.
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What about just a normal laminator? This type of thing.
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thanks everyone!
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You can get those stick on pockets way, way cheaper from online suppliers.

We got some a while back but I can't think of the company name right now. If interested PM me and I will find it for you. They only come in standard sizes though.
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I use the self-seal print-bags from Lion or the ones that crafters use for greeting cards, put the document in the bag and stick to the back of the frame with double-sided tape, great for any documents for the back of frames.
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