Card Stock Material?

Randy Digby · 24th of May 2012 (Thu)

My wife would like some personalized Thank You notes made with some of my images on them. I'm looking for some heavy stock (I have 48 lb brochure stock that is about the right weight) that has a gloss finish on one side and plain matte on the other for writing the inside remarks. All photo paper that I can find has watermarks on the backside which would show on the inside of a folded note. The design is such that each 8.5" x 11" sheet would make two cards. I don't want a large quantity since these are for personal use. Any suggestions on a material and source?

paddler4 · 24th of May 2012 (Thu)

Yes, Red River Paper (google them). They sell a variety of card stocks in different sizes. You can buy a sampler pack for very little, I think around $12. They have glossy, luster, and matte finishes. I have used two of the matte finishes and one fine art, and the results are great. I have not tried the various glossy ones. They also sell boxes of envelopes inexpensively, with a choice of 4 or 5 papers.

One thing to be careful about: matte surfaces soak up a lot of ink. Writing with some pens will spread.

Randy Digby · 25th of May 2012 (Fri)

Thanks for pointing me to Red River, material ordered.

Randy Digby · 30th of May 2012 (Wed)

Paddler4, I received my card stock from Red River today and it is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

Note Cards (1 of 1) by Randy Digby, on Flickr

unfy2012 · 31st of May 2012 (Thu)

Thanks for pointing me to Red River, material ordered.

24th of May 2012 (Thu)	#1
Randy Digby Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 214 IMAGE EDITING OK	Card Stock Material? My wife would like some personalized Thank You notes made with some of my images on them. I'm looking for some heavy stock (I have 48 lb brochure stock that is about the right weight) that has a gloss finish on one side and plain matte on the other for writing the inside remarks. All photo paper that I can find has watermarks on the backside which would show on the inside of a folded note. The design is such that each 8.5" x 11" sheet would make two cards. I don't want a large quantity since these are for personal use. Any suggestions on a material and source? __________________ Got a camera, some cheap glass, one nice glass, a PC which doubles as my darkroom and a lot to learn - and having fun learning. Taking a picture is like planting a memory, it grows more beautiful with time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rmdigby

24th of May 2012 (Thu)	#2
paddler4 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 947	Re: Card Stock Material? Yes, Red River Paper (google them). They sell a variety of card stocks in different sizes. You can buy a sampler pack for very little, I think around $12. They have glossy, luster, and matte finishes. I have used two of the matte finishes and one fine art, and the results are great. I have not tried the various glossy ones. They also sell boxes of envelopes inexpensively, with a choice of 4 or 5 papers. One thing to be careful about: matte surfaces soak up a lot of ink. Writing with some pens will spread.

25th of May 2012 (Fri)	#3
Randy Digby Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 214 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Card Stock Material? Thanks for pointing me to Red River, material ordered. __________________ Got a camera, some cheap glass, one nice glass, a PC which doubles as my darkroom and a lot to learn - and having fun learning. Taking a picture is like planting a memory, it grows more beautiful with time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rmdigby

30th of May 2012 (Wed)	#4
Randy Digby Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 214 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Card Stock Material? Paddler4, I received my card stock from Red River today and it is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks. Note Cards (1 of 1) by Randy Digby, on Flickr __________________ Got a camera, some cheap glass, one nice glass, a PC which doubles as my darkroom and a lot to learn - and having fun learning. Taking a picture is like planting a memory, it grows more beautiful with time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rmdigby

31st of May 2012 (Thu)	#5
unfy2012 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Card Stock Material? Thanks for pointing me to Red River, material ordered.

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