Homebrew PCBs

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 subsequent attempts using Epson Glossy
> > Photo paper and Staples 24# inkjet paper yielded mixed results.  I 
> was
> > able to touch up and use a board from the Glossy; the paper looked
> > perfect while soaking, but during the latter stages of gently 
> rubbing
> > off the paper, most of the image came with it.
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 But I do suggest you try the HP Glossy Laser 
> Photo Paper, which comes 100 sheets to a package for about $20. I've 
> tried multiple brands of transparencies and glossy papers now, and 
> this one has worked the best for me. Two runs through the laminator, 
> drop into cold water and let soak, peel then scrub with a 'teflon 
> safe' sponge, and the transfer is over 95% perfect, usually 99-100%, 
> with just a few little 'dots' or 'lines' that need to be gone over 
> with a permanent marker. I can look up the product # of the paper if 
> you want me to.

Sounds like it worth a try; I can always use some paper for photos,
anyway.  The Epson glossy paper I used started lifting immediately
when soaking, which was a pleasant surprise.  I found that there was
some left-over residue that's been described here before between the
traces that I had to clean out carefully with a scraper. It had the
consistency of starch.  Also, the large foil-filled areas had some
defects.  I tried my usual Sharpie, but when I etched, the Sharpie
areas etched away much more than the toner-covered areas (can't
believe I'm complimenting my Brother print toner!)  I've since
switched to Staedler Lumicolor red for minor area touch-ups, and
fingernail polish for more extensive areas. 

I would appreciate your getting the exact product number of the paper.

Thanks,
Ted