Looking For A Plastic Guide Sheet

[katerchen]

Nothing fancy, just a ruled guide sheet that goes under the blank paper I'm writing on. I normally print my own on heavy HP paper, but wanted something that stands up to a little abuse better.

 

I *thought* I had it covered by buying

 

https://www.jetpens.com/Sun-Star-Grid-Shitajiki-Writing-Board-A4/pd/13000

 

but as it turns out, while the material has an excellent feel to it, it's also useless as a guide sheet. There simply isn't enough contrast to show through even the thinnest of papers.

 

The search continues ...

[Corona688]

[edit] pardon my stupid question.

Edited March 1, 2018 by Corona688

[mhguda]

would laminating (there are those plastic sheets for that) your own work?

[katerchen]

Hmm, that's an idea. But then of course I'd need to find someone with a laminating machine

[Maccabeus]

Hmm, that's an idea. But then of course I'd need to find someone with a laminating machine

Ummm.... Like a Staples, Office Depot, or Office Max?

 

A search for "Copy services (most copy places offer laminating) in Austin, TX" yielded several hits; mostly along I-35

 

https://www.google.com/maps/search/Copy+services+in+Austin,+TX/@30.2923904,-97.6760265,10.5z?hl=en&authuser=0

Edited March 2, 2018 by Maccabeus

[Chrissy]

I just use a piece of bright white printer paper and print bold black lines across it. When it gets too inky, I print a new one. Simple and cheap.

[katerchen]

Oh I do that, just wanted to up my game

[Charles Rice]

I just use a piece of bright white printer paper and print bold black lines across it. When it gets too inky, I print a new one. Simple and cheap.

 

I do the same here. I have the guide sheet taped down to a clip board

[Inkling13]

I had one, printed on cardstock. The thicker material I find messes with journal bindings, or at least doesn't slide behind your page as nicely being wedged into the binding. I used Incomptec.com for printing whatever line spacing I needed, recreating the sheet when the first sheet got ratty.

[MKeith]

As printable guide templates you might look at the ones here.

 

http://www.nanamipaper.com/pages/no-parent-page/downloads.html

[pitonyak]

If I understand your question correctly, you want Guide sheets with lots of contrast that are durable. I assume, with so little experience, that the clearer the base material, the better.

 

I would use Laser Printer compatible Overhead transparent sheets and print my own. It has been a long time since I have done that, but, I have used this stuff for other purposes in the past. Here is a random link of a random example that I am not endorsing in any way.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-VCG7060E-Printer-Copier-Transparency/dp/B0040YC7FI

[CraigR]

If I understand your question correctly, you want Guide sheets with lots of contrast that are durable. I assume, with so little experience, that the clearer the base material, the better.

 

I would use Laser Printer compatible Overhead transparent sheets and print my own. It has been a long time since I have done that, but, I have used this stuff for other purposes in the past. Here is a random link of a random example that I am not endorsing in any way.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-VCG7060E-Printer-Copier-Transparency/dp/B0040YC7FI

That sounds like a good idea. Interested in follow-up if you try it.

[pitonyak]

If I remember, I will take a look when I get home, but, I will need a "guide sheet" to print.

 

So tell me CraigR, do you have need of a specific guide sheet printed this way?

[graystranger]

Here is one at Nanami online: http://www.nanamipaper.com/products/writing-mat-b5-grid.html

[CraigR]

If I remember, I will take a look when I get home, but, I will need a "guide sheet" to print.

 

So tell me CraigR, do you have need of a specific guide sheet printed this way?

I am learning cursive italic and re-learning cursive. I normally use a .8 stub nibbed pen for practice. I use some worksheets I downloaded but the idea of a durable plastic one appeals to me.

[inkstainedruth]

If I understand your question correctly, you want Guide sheets with lots of contrast that are durable. I assume, with so little experience, that the clearer the base material, the better.

 

I would use Laser Printer compatible Overhead transparent sheets and print my own. It has been a long time since I have done that, but, I have used this stuff for other purposes in the past. Here is a random link of a random example that I am not endorsing in any way.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-VCG7060E-Printer-Copier-Transparency/dp/B0040YC7FI

 

That sounds a lot like the Kodalith transparencies I used to make in college for various art and graphic design products (Kodalith is high contrast film and anything that is grey scale will either print black (if it's dark enough) or drop out entirely and stay as clear film the way white does. I had a very interesting graphic design project for a class in which we were supposed to design a magazine ad for the Winter Olympics (which were going on at the time). I set my camera up on a tripod next to my little 12" B&W TV in my dorm room and took photos of I think one of the ski jumpers. When printed on Kodalith, the movement and the cathode ray tube lines on the screen sort of dropped out and gave the impression of motion, and I placed the entire print onto a blue background, then stuck the TV station logo down in the corner. I may actually still have that piece in a box somewhere in my house -- I was really happy with the results.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[pitonyak]

Alas, I no longer have the printable transparencies.... I have a very large stack of things that I can run through the printer, but I think that I disposed of my transparencies some years back. If I have not used something in 10 years, it is probably time to get rid of it. While looking, I found yet more things that I should get rid of; such as a system used to label CDs and DVDs including labels and a device to affix them (includes software). Have not used that in a long time, time to get rid of it.

 

Sorry, I could not test.

[TSherbs]

Oh I do that, just wanted to up my game

What "abuse" other than normal wear and tear are you seeking to defend against? Most of us, like Chrissy said, just print new sheets when needed. What needs aren't met by that?

[Corona688]

Alas, I no longer have the printable transparencies...

Alas. Perhaps sometime in the 21st century someone will invent a large, retail-style office supply store where one can procure such things, or failing that, a mail order system which will deliver them to you. Until then, we can only hope with misty eyes.

[pitonyak]

Alas. Perhaps sometime in the 21st century someone will invent a large, retail-style office supply store where one can procure such things, or failing that, a mail order system which will deliver them to you. Until then, we can only hope with misty eyes.

 

You Rock! I had a great laugh over that.

 

I don't need one myself at this specific time, so I won't buy some and give it a try. If I had some, however, I would have printed them and tried them. it is why I asked if there was a specific one that someone here wanted because then I could print it and mail it to them for them to try.