How to Use Toner Paper?

Using toner paper, like Deco Foil Toner Sheets, typically involves creating a design, layering it with a foil transfer sheet, and applying heat to transfer the foil.

Toner paper, particularly varieties designed for crafting such as Deco Foil Toner Sheets, is a specialized material used in conjunction with heat-activated foil transfer sheets to add metallic or colored accents to projects. These sheets contain a toner-reactive surface that allows foil to adhere when heat is applied.

The Process: Using Deco Foil Toner Sheets

Deco Foil Toner Sheets are heat-activated transfer papers used to create custom designs and embellishments. The process is straightforward and requires only a few tools.

Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Create Your Design: Start by defining the shape or design you want to foil. You can achieve this by cutting the toner sheet into any shape.

   • Cutting Methods:
     • Scissors
     • Punches
     • Dies
     • Electronic Cutting Machine

2. Layer with Transfer Sheet: Once your toner design is ready, place a Deco Foil Transfer Sheet on top of it. Ensure the colored or metallic side of the foil sheet is facing up towards the heat source and the dull side is facing down onto the toner paper.

3. Apply Heat: Run the layered toner sheet and transfer sheet through a hot laminator. The heat from the laminator activates the toner-reactive surface, causing the foil to bond only to the toner areas.

4. Reveal the Foil: After passing through the laminator, let the materials cool slightly. Then, carefully peel away the Deco Foil Transfer Sheet. The foil will remain adhered to your toner design, creating a vibrant, metallic, or colored embellishment.

Why Use Toner Paper for Foiling?

Toner paper provides a surface that is specifically designed to react with heat-activated transfer foils. Unlike using regular paper or cardstock where the foil might adhere inconsistently, toner paper ensures the foil sticks precisely to the areas where the toner-reactive coating is present. This method is popular for adding decorative elements to cards, scrapbooks, mixed media art, and other paper crafts.

Essential Materials

To use toner paper like Deco Foil Toner Sheets effectively for foiling, you will need:

• Deco Foil Toner Sheets (or similar toner paper)
• Deco Foil Transfer Sheets (available in various colors and finishes)
• Cutting tools (scissors, punches, dies, or electronic cutter)
• Hot Laminator

This technique allows crafters to add professional-looking foil accents to their custom-cut designs easily at home.