Handmade Original Transparency

I was getting rid of some old papers and decided it was time for some laminated comics to go. I sometimes have a problem letting go, so I try to destroy things when I get rid of them lest I change my mind. That lead to an interesting discovery.

I seem to have found a process you can use to make original newspaper clippings into semi-transparent screens. Basically, this is a process you can use as an alternative to simply copying onto clear plastic. I have no idea why you would want to do this except that it gives a neat real newspaper clipping look. (Because it is a real newspaper clipping.)

So basically, you will need to take and laminate a piece of newspaper, separate the lamination, and remove most of the paper.

Requirements:

• Laminated newspaper clipping
• Scissors
• Steel wool
• Water

Step 1: Cut Off an Edge of the Transparency

The first step (assuming the clipping is already laminated) is to cut the laminated piece across an edge. You need to cut through the the paper so that the lamination can be easily separated.

Comments

[nwasland1]

You can actually do the same thing with transparent tape also. Just place the tape over a newspaper clipping, add som water, and then rub it off. I'ts pretty nice for collage works!

[Alethinos]

"You could do it all with your hands, but that would take longer and be harder."

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[lemonie]

Make it into a lamp?

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[PKM]

Seconded- in some sort of box-shaped frame with a backlight like this would be neat :)

I love lamp