Video : Testing Minc Reactive Paint, Mist & Screen Ink with Uncoated & Textured Papers (Watercolor Paper Incl.)

If you have a Minc or a laminator or other hot foiling machine, then you’ve undoubtedly tested out a bunch of different papers for hot foiling. You’ve probably also discovered that smooth, coated papers give you the best results. The reason for this is because the best hot foiling results are produced when the toner from the laser printer sits on top of the surface of the paper or cardstock that you’re foiling, so there’s as much toner as possible available to bond with the foil as it’s run through the Minc or whatever machine you’re using. My favorites, and the cardstocks that I’ve gotten the best and most consistent results with, are Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover, which is 80lb weight, and Neenah Solar White, also 80lb weight.

But just as there are cardstocks that product great results, there are also types of paper and cardstock that I just can’t seem to get good results with. For instance, I still haven’t found a black cardstock that works really well. And uncoated and textured papers like kraft and watercolor paper allow the laser toner to absorb too much to produce good results.

Since the Minc reactive mediums – Reactive Paint, Reactive Mist, and Reactive Screen Ink – are designed to fuse with foil, no laser printer needed, I wanted to test them out on some types of paper and cardstock that are typically tough, if not impossible, to get great results with if you use the laser printer method of hot foiling. These mediums could provide a lot of new options for adding foil details and accents to our paper crafts projects.

Watch the video below to see my results:

Supplies Used in This Project

The following supply list contains affiliate links. I make a small commission if you purchase through these links, and I really appreciate it if you do!

AMZ = Amazon.com     SBK = Scrapbook.com     DKB = Dick Blick     SSS = Simon Says Stamp

Small Circles Stencil Die Cuts

Heidi Swapp Minc Liquid Toner Reactive Paint ( AMZ // SBK )
Heidi Swapp Minc Liquid Toner Reactive Mist ( AMZ // SBK )
Heidi Swapp Minc Liquid Toner Reactive Screen Ink ( AMZ // SBK )
Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Applicator 12″ ( AMZ // SBK )
Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Applicator 6″ ( AMZ // SBK )
Therm O Web Deco Foil, Rainbow ( AMZ // SBK )
Canson XL Watercolor Paper
Bazzill Licorice Twist Cardstock
uncoated kraft cardstock
an old gift card or credit card (for applying screen ink)
an old / inexpensive paintbrush – I like this set from Crayola because it’s inexpensive and includes 5 different size brushes
scrap paper
painter’s tape

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