Question 1

How much waste is involved? It seems there is a huge leader and footer when you put the items through. Is it cost effective?

Accepted Answer

You can reduce waste by positioning the machine so that you can see the area as your item comes out and stop cranking the lever as soon as it has cleared the machine.  If you have multiple items to put through the machine you can feed them in so the emerge in a continuous strip, placing each item very close behind the end of the preceding item.  This method also reduces waste.  Small/narrow items can be placed side by side and run through that way also.

Question 2

do you need sticker paper to use?

Accepted Answer

No.  You do not need sticker paper.  This tool makes your paper into a sticker.  It's fantastic!!  I use it to make cards so I've only used card stock in it.  It can take a piece as wide as 2" so I cut out a flower (for example) run it thru and stick it onto my card.  It's a great time saver and you don't have to use your tape runner on projects that you think you may tear.

Question 3

Would this work on notebook paper or textbooks if you wanted to make little arrow flags like post-it makes?  Or would it rip/ruin the paper?

Accepted Answer

Sure it would work, but let me explain one thing about these little plastic machines: They thread a tape of stickyback that is about 2 inches wide or so. So if you are feeding something into it that is really tiny, it is going to be a headache. Although the truth is that I have stuck ALL KINDS OF THINGS THROUGH THESE including plastic jiggly eyes and furry fabric. The bigger the thing is you wanna make sticky (within these size limitations) the easier it is. But it absolutely will *not* rip the paper unless you are using something like tissue paper. In fact the business-card items I have shoved through worked best. Hope you have an excellent time.

Question 4

Once the artwork is placed where you want it to stay, will it eventually stick permanently?

Accepted Answer

While the adhesive will stick fairly well, this adhesive is designed to be repositionable and will not create a permanent bond. For a permanent bond, go with the permanent refill cartridge.

Brand	Xyron
Colour	White
Item dimensions L x W x H	11.4 x 10.7 Centimeters
Recommended Uses For Product	Scrapbook
Theme	Number
Cartoon Character	Bubble
Special Feature	Permanent
Number of Pieces	1
Style	Refill - Permanent
Embellishment	Glitter
Reusability	Single Use
Item Form	Roll
Pattern	Solid
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Finish Type	Semi-Glossy
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Number of Items	1
Target Audience	Adults
Global Trade Identification Number	00608931005226
Size	Permanent Adhesive 2.5 in. x 20 ft.
UPC	608931005226
Manufacturer	Xyron
Model Number	259855
Manufacturer Part Number	259855
Manufacturer	Xyron
Country of Origin	USA

Acid-Free Permanent Adhesive Refill Cartridge for The XRN250 2.5-inch Create-a-Sticker, 20-Feet

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