laminating
Encasing in plastic
Laminating is the process of bonding layers together, typically by encasing paper or cardstock between thin sheets of clear plastic film to protect and preserve it.
Documents, photos, and ID cards are commonly laminated to make them more durable and resistant to moisture, tearing, and fading.
The term extends to manufacturing processes where materials like wood, metal, or glass are layered and bonded: The countertops are made by laminating sheets of decorative material onto particleboard.
Surrounding on all sides
- sealingMaking impermeable
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- coatingApplied surface covering
- filmMovie or coating
cover · shielding · plastic · pouch · sleeve · encasing · wrapping · safeguard
Smooth and shiny
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- sheenSoft surface luster
- shineEmit or reflect light
sleek · smooth · polished · lustrous · reflective · clear · frosted · textured
Arranging into hierarchical layers
- veneeringApplying thin surface layers
- plyOne thickness
- laminaeThin flat layers
- sheetingWide fabric for covers
stacking · interleaving · overlaying · bonding · fusing · adhering · plywood · composite
Able to withstand friction
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- tear-resistantHard to rip
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- longevityDuration of existence
sturdiness · strength · resilience · weatherproof · scratch-resistant · rigidity · stability · hard-wearing
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- decoupageGlued cutout decoration art
- papercraftsCreative work with sheets
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
- postersPrinted wall advertisements
placemats · bookmarks · flashcards · badges · signs · displays · menus
encapsulation
Surrounding on all sides
film · cover · shielding · plastic · pouch · sleeve · encasing · wrapping · safeguard · envelope
glossy
Smooth and shiny
shine · sleek · smooth · polished · lustrous · reflective · clear · frosted · textured · anti-glare
stratifying
Arranging into hierarchical layers
sheeting · stacking · interleaving · overlaying · bonding · fusing · adhering · plywood · composite · fiberglass
wear-resistant
Able to withstand friction
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- tear-resistantHard to rip
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
longevity · sturdiness · strength · resilience · weatherproof · scratch-resistant · rigidity · stability · hard-wearing · robust
scrapbooking
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- decoupageGlued cutout decoration art
- papercraftsCreative work with sheets
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
posters · placemats · bookmarks · flashcards · badges · signs · displays · menus
spine
Column of vertebrae
endpapers · boards · gathering · section · case · binding · trimming · tipping · hinge · cover
archiving
Storing for long-term keeping
- documentsFormal written records
- photosRecorded light images
- certificatesOfficial proof documents
diplomas · memorabilia · maps · artwork · clippings · records · posters · ephemera · keepsakes · newspaper
- print finishingembossing, die cutting, folding, trimming, scoring
- servicescleaning services, streaming, delivery services, salon, bellhop
- graphic designlogo, font, typography, layout, color
- coatingcoating, covering, glazing, lacquering, plating
- factory workfactory worker, assembly, assembly line, welding, assembly worker
- sticky thingstape, glue, duct tape, stickers, sticky notes
laminatingshredding
Cutting into thin pieces
destroying · tearing · ripping · crumpling · damaging
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Layers splitting apart
peeling · separating · stripping · splitting · debonding
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Layers splitting apart
exposing · unsealing · uncovering · peeling · opening
- laminating sheetsPlastic layers for encasing documents