The trick to getting a good result when writing on laminated paper is to choose the right pen for the surface.
Can you use a pen on a laminated paper.
At my house we us washable crayons and markers that are non toxic just incase my 8mth old gets ahold of my 5 yr olds things.
Using the wrong writing instruments cleaners and or erasers on laminated paper can result in staining smudging and smearing on your hands as well as your page.
We make posters specifically made to be written on the sample actually has a sharpie ad on it.
It is 1 3 the price but you do need to take a little more time than the laminate sheets or machines.
I m not sure about the type of lamination.
The sheets are more rigid than typical laminated posters and stuff.
Both types are available in a number of sizes so you can laminate small items like business cards and larger ones such as menus.
Ordinary pens or pencils won t produce the result you want.
If you want to use the 10 mil pouches make sure your laminator can handle them.
Matte laminating pouches are available in 5 and 10 mil thicknesses so your materials will be protected.
I ve used them personally a bunch of times i have every color the mini sharpies come in and i have used them on laminate often.
Laminating a sheet of paper covers it with a thin sheet of translucent plastic meaning that you can write on it over and over.
He just had it done at kinkos and the laminate seems quite thick to me.
You can also use rubbing alcohol hair spray or vodka to erase sharpie dubious.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
I work at staples in the copy center sharpies are the best option for writing on laminate.