Gather laminating pouches or sheets, a laminator, and the document
Turn on the laminator and let it warm up
Place the document inside the laminating pouch or between laminating sheets
Align the document evenly and leave a small sealed border
Insert the sealed edge into the laminator first
Let the machine pull the pouch through completely
Remove the laminated item carefully
Let it cool flat
Trim excess plastic if needed, leaving a sealed edge intact