How to Create Personalized Tracing Paper for Free

Use a word or paint program to design personalized tracing paper.

Translucent tracing paper is used by individuals to trace over the main lines of an image and transfer it to the tracing paper. The process of tracing is enjoyed by many individuals, especially the young. Personalize the tracing paper by adding a name, address, initial or saying. Print the personalization on the tracing paper using a computer and a printer. Design the personalization in a word or paint program. Print the pages one at a time so the paper does not jam in the printer.

Things You'll Need

• 8 1/2- by 11-inch tracing paper
• Computer
• Printer

Instructions

1. Open a Word or Paint program.

2. Set the margins to zero and click "OK." An error window will appear that states the margins are outside the printer's parameter. Click "OK," and the program will automatically set the margins to their minimum.

3. Design the personalization by placing it in the desired location on a page layout.

4. Save the template in "My Documents." Label the file for easy recognition.

5. Remove all paper from the printer's tray. Place one sheet of tracing paper in the tray. Select "Print." Repeat the process until the desired number of pages is printed.