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Why do you use mylar film instead of plain paper?

April 26, 2017Film mylar paper plain

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Why do you use mylar film instead of plain paper?

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The inkjet compatible mylar film has an almost mirror like finish, which means that when used properly you can make plates that look like chromed metal or shiny gold. I could have used plain paper, of course, but I really wanted the shiny metal look. And mylar is very shiny.