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This is the first time I have made my own PCB, it was suprisingly easy.

I purchased JetPrint Photo Premium paper SKU 10199-02744 25 sheets for
less than $10. It is made by International Paper. It also says on
the back not to use with laser printers.

Board was prepped with scotch brite, 400 grit paper, and acetone.

After printing the circuit I placed it on the board and touched it
with the tip of the iron to stick it. The back of the paper was gummy
with the heat so I placed regular printer paper over it and held the
iron down with pressure for 1-2 minutes.

I then placed the paper and board into hot water to soak and began
rubbing the layers off. But then the paper peeled off the surface of
the board. And the toner stayed on the board, so I peeled the entire
paper off quickly. No long soaking was neccesary, and the paper
didn't really absorb much water, it just became slimy on the glossy
surfaces.

After etching, I applied the graphics the same way. And when I put it
in the water I just lifted a corner off with my finger nail and
yanked the paper off.

I thought you had to have long soak times and peeling by layers, this
was really easy.