for those who addressed their envelopes and printed invitations with a home ink jet printer, did you use any spray to make them 'smudge proof'?
any tips? what products should i look into?
thanks!
nsgraham
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Shouldn't you just be able to wait a few minutes until they dry?
september2004
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what if they get wet in transit, say if it rains?
palebride
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i didn't even think of that - i printed and mailed them! hope they got there safely!!
HearzBellz
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We got the transparent (but not shiny) clear labels and covered the type... They were barely visible on our textured ivory envelopes, and kept th addresses safe!
LIJuneBride
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Art supply stores sell a fixative spray - that might work.
bride04
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I printed my envelopes on my inkjet printer and I actually tested them out to see if the ink would smudge or run. I sprinkled water all over the text and even when I rubbed the lettering it didn't smudge. I put way more water on the envelope than they would ever get if they were exposed to the rain. I think laser printing might run though.
edited to add: I didn't spray them with anything.
Kelly9904
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I think you would only really have a problem if you did calligraphy or something like that!
september2004
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Posted by bride04
I printed my envelopes on my inkjet printer and I actually tested them out to see if the ink would smudge or run. I sprinkled water all over the text and even when I rubbed the lettering it didn't smudge. I put way more water on the envelope than they would ever get if they were exposed to the rain. I think laser printing might run though.
