Nothing can be simpler. A sheet of paper or card stock up to a certain thickness is sealed inside a plastic pouch under extreme heat. This dramatically increases the life span of often used printed materials, such as menus, educational materials, reusable tags, etc. Lamination also protects things like a memorable math test from childhood, one of your children's masterpieces, sheet music, priceless recipes, and so on. Lamination also makes colours more vibrant, a detail which comes in very handy when presentation is vital. A laminated print can easily serve as a cover for a presentation booklet, a yearbook, or a catalogue. Out Tabloid size make great placemats. Related links: colour printing