Homebrew PCBs

I just used STAPLES 'Photo Basic' gloss with very good results. Item 
(SKU) # 648181 that is for 50 sheets. Give it a try.
JI


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan" 
<stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
>
> On Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:55:27 +0100, Jim Hutchinson <jhutch17@...>  
> wrote:
> 
> >
> > I'm still learning ... if you have a good "rip-off" paper why not 
say
> > the make and source so I can have the same results ... I have 
used some
> > commercial  image transfer paper and the results was not 
remarkable ...
> > I have also pulled the paper off when it is still hot (about 30 
seconds
> > after transfer) ... this leaves half the toner on the paper and 
pin
> > holes are a problem ... a very thin coated paper used in 
magazines I
> > think would be near "rip-off" but I have not found any where I 
shop ...
> > Jim KI6MZ
> 
> 
> I'm now using verbatim glossy photo paper A4 100 Sheets 210x297mm 
150gsm  
> for use in inkjet printers Reorder number 38996
> It can be seen here but i do not know the life expectancy of the 
link,  
> click through to printer connsumeables, inkjet paper from the root 
if it  
> has perished.
> <http://www.verbatim-europe.com/index/product_view.php?
menu1=product&menu2=161&menu3=264&lang_id=1&article_id=264>
> 
> This paper is relatively thick, but the glossy surface allows 
finer  
> resolutions and no pinholes in large black areas. It is not 
extremely easy  
> to remove, but with the right method it's quick. For copper 
transfers  
> immerse the paper in water, scratching the back side helps. A few 
seconds  
> is enough, but if you have other stuff to do leaving it a couple 
minutes  
> makes things easier. Then start to roll the paper away with your 
thumb.  
> you can either start in the center by wearing a hole through the 
paper by  
> rubbing, or you can start at an edge. You should print a wide 
outline  
> around the real PCB especially if you start rolling from an edge. 
Once you  
> have taken off the first roll there will be wide flakes of paper 
left in  
> some areas where the paper has split. If you have only moistened 
the paper  
> a few seconds dunk it again to get everything wet. Roll the larger 
flakes  
> away too. Now take a piece of flexible foam rubber. Firmly rub the 
foam  
> rubber over the board. This will take away all smaller flakes of 
paper,  
> and if you rub slightly more you can get a jet-black finish 
without  
> residue for decorative transfers, using this paper. Now etch.
> 
> I have gone into as much detail as i could, writing this took much 
longer  
> than the actual process.
> 
> ST
>