I'll agree, transparencies can work, but I've had inconsistant results. I got a few projects running with it, but finally gave it up for something more reliable. not the first tiem I've migrated! I started using plain copy paper -- then rice paper -- then wax paper -- then transparencies. >From what I've learned, TT is all about technique, and some things make technique easier than others. The pulsar paper is only $1 a sheet, and in addition, I can easily use a scrap taped to a sheet of copy paper (transparency scraps tend to slip as they go through, smearing the artwork). I can usually make 5-10 boards (all at diffrent times) from a single 8.5x11, while it's 1:1 with transparencies (unless I want to fill the sheet, but that doesn't help itterations and future projects). in the end there's a lot of give-and-take in TT technique, and I've found the "special paper" tends to give more than it takes. Dan Crews, E.I.T. (crews.dan@gmail.com) <>< On Mon, 7 Mar 2005 15:14:45 -0800, Ben Hencke wrote: > I did the same thing for a while, skipping any kind of fancy transfer > paper. I just photocopied it onto plastic transparencies, then ironed > them onto the boards. Sure, I had to go back with an etching pen and > fix 20% of the traces, but its all good fun at the end of the day. For > 50 cents an 8x10 you can't beat the price! The only time I had trouble > was when someone left the photocopier set to 95% reduction and I > couldn't figure out why all the parts wouldn't fit in the holes. > > My $1/50 > - Ben -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist