Homebrew PCBs

>  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

Don't forget this is /laser/ photo paper, so if you only have a black 
and white laser printer, you won't be able to use it in an inkjet for 
photos. 

HP Photo Paper

Laser - Glossy 
7.5 mil/58lb thickness
97 brightness

Q6608A

UPC: 8 29160 63872 0

I know both Staples and Office Depot now carry this one. It's pretty 
thick, so you have to let it soak for awhile. But it seems to actually 
affect the adhesion of the toner to the metal - using other brands of 
glossy laser paper or transparencies on the same machine did not work 
nearly as well.