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Rep Power: 2 | | Im having a couple issues with the lye method and hopefully someone would be able to help.
First off is shrinking of the paper. I searched the thread and found out that if it shrinks you are either putting too much in or not letting it fully dissolve. I feel that no matter how little i put it it will still shrink. Is there anythin i can do to prevent this?
Also, the bigger issue, is that after removing it from the lye and starting to scrub the ink off, the bill becomes extremely pink and is not the beige/white color it once was. I am clueless on how to fix this and could not find anything using the search feature. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Thanks. | 
05-29-2009, 05:07 AM
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Rep Power: 4 | | I don't use the downy method seeing my printer jams every time. I print them on paper out of the box. cut them out and then crinkle them in my hands. Then flatten it back out by holding the 2 ends and going back and forth over the corner of the desk. I do this a few times and it breaks it in nicely. I then iron it real quick on low heat. Come out perfect.
@Mvpsoriano I haven't had a problem with shrinkage or weird pink colors. Are you using the exact lye mentioned? They look like tiny little pellets.
Take a pic so we may see exactly what you mean.
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05-29-2009, 06:42 AM
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Rep Power: 0 | | question why do you guyz use regular fake paper when you could use the real thing? isen't the lye method way better? and if the paper is good what kind of paper is it you use? 100% cotton or 25% which one is it previous post explain different thats why im asking.. | 
05-29-2009, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by doncesar718 question why do you guyz use regular fake paper when you could use the real thing? isen't the lye method way better? and if the paper is good what kind of paper is it you use? 100% cotton or 25% which one is it previous post explain different thats why im asking.. | You might have 5 bucks to waste if you mess up. I don't.
If you read I clearly state what I use. It's a matter of preference. Read posts #273 & #297 | 
05-29-2009, 06:46 PM
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Rep Power: 4 | | Dude, read the whooooole thread. I posted a picture and everything. As for how much to use Shetlan also explains that. Read because I won't read it for you. | 
05-29-2009, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MurderSkillz Dude, read the whooooole thread. I posted a picture and everything. As for how much to use Shetlan also explains that. Read because I won't read it for you. | Skillz, if they keep asking questions like that, just stop responding - they'll look them up themselves if they really want to know.
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05-29-2009, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by doncesar718 thx skillz hes just helping me out sheltan mind ur bizzness lol even if its posted im just asking just incase information is updated cuz he uses a different method of paper from you and everything so jea im just asking | That^ incomprehensible blob aside, first you don't have the sense to figure out why printing from blank paper is preferrable, then you can't figure out that you should read the thread to find solutions others have already offered.
If you're asking to see if anything was updated - maybe you should have read the thread to SEE if anything was updated.
This level of incompetance registers you as an 8.5 on the lost cause scale.
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05-30-2009, 01:32 AM
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Rep Power: 4 | | The only time I say i'd print on a blank bill is if I got an scan of a 50 or 100 Pre '96 with no security features. Then i'd maybe say it's worth it. Other than that it's a waste of time and money. Just pass the feel and look test and that's all you need. | 
05-30-2009, 08:00 AM
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Rep Power: 0 | | hey i just bought this paper that feels great just like money i dont gotta put downy or nothing and it passed several times its called "Antique Laid Paper 24lb 25% cotton.. try that one.. i did some shopping wit the misses who works at a bank lol laterz | 
05-30-2009, 08:11 AM
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Rep Power: 6 | | Laid paper has a visual flaw of watermark-like lines appearing on the paper when viewed many angles, making it unacceptable for counterfeiting.
On a secondary note, you expect us to believe that you went from not being able to figure out lye vs blanks to passing your own bills in less than twenty-four hours? BS kid.
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05-30-2009, 07:07 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | | aint no watermarks on my bills its on the paper but not on all spots and u can't see them at all.. why dont u try it and you will see.. i did some shopping for paper since i had no clue and i found out yes in 24 hours its called going to staples and checking and comparing every paper out with your real money not that hard.. but jea works great feels just like da real bill thx for all da help dont hate plz lol |  | |  | 
05-30-2009, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by doncesar718 aint no watermarks on my bills its on the paper but not on all spots and u can't see them at all.. why dont u try it and you will see.. i did some shopping for paper since i had no clue and i found out yes in 24 hours its called going to staples and checking and comparing every paper out with your real money not that hard.. but jea works great feels just like da real bill thx for all da help dont hate plz lol | Kid, if you're going to keep writing in that unreadable gibberish, just stop posting. Oh wait, you're banned - nevermind.
The watermark-like lines that appear on laid paper is a side effect of the production process, all laid paper has them. This being the case, you're either too stupid to see it or simply lying - you're welcome to choose which.
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05-31-2009, 11:45 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | | I use an HP and everytime I try to print bills it prints "rulesforuse.org" and doesn't print the bill. After doing some research I found out that HP volunteers to have that put on its driver to prevent counterfeiting.
After reading this thread I noticed posters recommending Canon printers. So can anyone using a canon confirm that their printers don't have the "rulesforuse.org" problem? | 
06-01-2009, 01:01 AM
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Rep Power: 4 | | All printers do it. Mine does too. But for the newer bills only  Try printing an older bill or scanning an older one and you will see what I mean. |  | |  | 
06-01-2009, 03:12 AM
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Rep Power: 0 | | Hahaha. This just happened:
I was going to mcdonalds with a washed $5 as a $20. I get to the window and give her the $20 bill. I thought she put it in the dror and went to get my food, but she goes and gets the manager!
The manager says "Sir, this bill is fake."
I'm thinking oh fuck, so being smart I go "What? How? Let me see."
Then I take it from him.
He says "Well it feels like paper" (and it did, I scrub my bills too hard and they get very thin)
Well being the smart guy I am, I go "Yea but it has the line" (Covering up the watermark because it was Lincoln and not Andrew Jackson, hoping he wouldn't look at it)
Well he takes it from me and looks at the line, then he starts looking at the watermark. I'm thinking "Great, no food". But now most people know that the watermark face is the same face as on the bill, not this guy though. He looked right at the watermark of Lincoln, not seeing Andrew Jackson smack dab in the middle of the bill I guess.
He simply says "Oh sorry sir." And puts it in the register. Owned... Yay I got paid to eat  |  | 
06-01-2009, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by groundzero_1 He says "Well it feels like paper" (and it did, I scrub my bills too hard and they get very thin) | You are doing it way too hard. Do small circular motions. I found a tooth brush with a tongue cleaner (little silicone thing on the back of the brush) works quite well. Get soft bristle by the way. Just take your time and you will be fine. | 
06-02-2009, 05:54 AM
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Rep Power: 0 | | Could anybody be so kind enough to make a video on the proper way you bleach a bill i think it was in the making earlier in the forum until that dude got banned.. | 
06-02-2009, 05:59 AM
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06-03-2009, 04:34 AM
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Rep Power: 0 | | does anybody here still use the easy off heavy duty bleaching procedure? | 
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Originally Posted by crivera1470 does anybody here still use the easy off heavy duty bleaching procedure? | Read the thread before you ask anymore questions.
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06-04-2009, 03:26 AM
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could someone please drop a scanned back and front?
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06-04-2009, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Coca-Cola I'm a long time reader.. first time poster
could someone please drop a scanned back and front? | http://www.filesavr.com/20_scan.zip Seriously though, just scan your own, it takes 5 minutes and you can guarantee a good scan and print. | 
06-04-2009, 05:19 AM
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Rep Power: 0 | | lmao at post of youtube video.. i got a question which 5 dollar bills do you guyz use when you bleach.. cuz i know the new 5 was designed to prevent us from bleaching since the security features are different.. just tryna find out if its that big of a deal.. | 
06-04-2009, 06:20 AM
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Rep Power: 4 | | For 1 it's not fucking bleaching. 2 It's already been discussed. 3 Read the whole fucking thread before you ask anymore dumb ass questions. That goes for everyone else that might want to ask another dumb question without even reading the thread, especially if you are new. 1 more dumb question I swear my brain is going to overload and malfunction.  | 
06-04-2009, 07:04 AM
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Rep Power: 0 | | whats your fucking problem dude? its just a forum people ask questions just fucking answer them or say nothing you stupid fuck! if you letting the internet get to you then your a fucking loser.. we all ask questions wether or not its been posted already some people need a refresher.. sounds like u need some pussy or something | 
06-04-2009, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by crivera1470 whats your fucking problem dude? its just a forum people ask questions just fucking answer them or say nothing you stupid fuck! if you letting the internet get to you then your a fucking loser.. we all ask questions wether or not its been posted already some people need a refresher.. sounds like u need some pussy or something | shut the fuck up and read the god damn thread. there is also a search button at the top of the page. | 
06-04-2009, 09:17 AM
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Rep Power: 6 | | Zero and Skillz are right kid, you need to read the thread before you start asking the same questions everyone else has already asked a dozen times before.
If you actually had any interest in the subject, you would have read the thread before you asked. The fact that you didn't put forth the effort to read the thread tells everyone else that it's not worth their time to help you.
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06-04-2009, 10:09 AM
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Rep Power: 0 | | Dude i read the whole thread and it doesn't go into what I'm asking.. it says how you remove ink from the new 5 how its even easier but what I'm asking is if that's a waste of time with the new 5 bills since they have different security features than the old 5. The new 5's have it written all over it versus the old 5 it just had Lincolns face on it. Just wanted to know what people experienced with that. You guys get all offensive like I'm talking about your mother or something. | 
06-04-2009, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by crivera1470 Dude i read the whole thread and it doesn't go into what I'm asking.. it says how you remove ink from the new 5 how its even easier but what I'm asking is if that's a waste of time with the new 5 bills since they have different security features than the old 5. The new 5's have it written all over it versus the old 5 it just had Lincolns face on it. Just wanted to know what people experienced with that. You guys get all offensive like I'm talking about your mother or something. | No, we get angry that we've put time, effort, and often money into researching these things; then put additional time and effort into writing them out in a way that any idiot could understand - only for them to be skipped by some kid who doesn't want to take the time to read them.
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06-04-2009, 09:34 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | | hey guys, i just signed up to the forum, but ive been following it for a few weeks now. thanks, shetlan and murderskillz for the work youve put into this thread. anyway, ive been washing bills since i found this site a few weeks ago pretty much flawlessly, but everytime i get to the reprint step, my printer jams  upon reprinting on the paper with a blank bill taped to it, even carefully alligned With blue tape, not scotch.. I'm going to keep working on it, but do either of yiou guys have any suggestions?
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