What kind of cardstock is best for wedding invitations? Cotton cardstock is the paper of choice at places like Minted, Wedding Paper Divas and Invitations by Dawn. Because it’s smooth and comes in a variety of weights and colors, it’s universally appealing no matter your style or price point.
In this manner, does cardstock work in printers?
You can print on cardstock. … Though cardstock is thicker than standard paper, even cheap home printers are generally up for the task of printing on cardstock. Making this work is all about choosing paper that your printer can handle.
Keeping this in consideration, what GSM is best for wedding invitations?
Importance of Choosing the Right GSM
| 35gsm – 55gsm | Very thin, typically what newspapers are made from. |
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| 300gsm – 350gsm | A heavier cardstock, card in this range has a higher quality feel to it and is often used for business cards. This range is also suitable for wedding invitations and handmade cards. |
What GSM is best for wedding invites?
Importance of Choosing the Right GSM
| 35gsm – 55gsm | Very thin, typically what newspapers are made from. |
|---|---|
| 240gsm – 290gsm | The perfect weight for handmade cards – card within this range still has a bit of bend to it. They can also make good wedding invites. |
What GSM is used for invitations?
Greeting Card Paper GSM
We are often asked which card stock or paper type should be used for greeting cards. The weight range for greeting card printing is between 250 to 400 gsm paper. Usually, 350 gsm card stock is considered the best paper weight for printing greeting cards.
What is the difference between 65 lb and 110 lb cardstock?
110 lb cardstock is almost twice the weight of 65 lb cardstock, with 130 lb cardstock being the heaviest (as far as I know) so if you want the heavier of the two, go for the 110 lb cardstock instead of the 65 lb cardstock.
What looks better glossy or matte prints?
You may have noticed that glossy photos feel more ‘sticky’, this sticky effect means your fingerprints are embedded onto the surface every time you touch it. If you want to minimize the shine of a photo as much as possible, a matte photo finish is the best choice for you.
What type of paper is invitations printed on?
Our standard for most book-style invites is 80# text. It’s a little thicker than a standard book paper, but it feels good in-hand. Most invitation cards are printed on 100#-110# cover weight. When you think about cover weights, though, you usually think of card stock and other thick papers.