Want To Know About Card Stock?
What is card stock? Card stock is also known as cover paper. It is a form of stiff paper used for covers, postcards, brochures, business cards or even playing cards. It is usually specified by a point size, which states the thickness of the sheet in thousandths of inches. At times, card stock is measured by weight instead of thickness. The measurements of the paper are listed prominently on the store package and if you’re shopping online, then look for the specifics on the order page.
Usually card stock is ordered in bulk. Some people need hundreds or thousands of business cards so order custom designed card stock with their business logo and contact information on each sheet. Company brochures are likewise ordered in bulk and can be custom designed. Some might prefer to design their own card with their home computer and order blank card stock. Many who wish to mail out wedding invitations, anniversary cards, or get well soon sentiments order blank card stock and design their own professional looking product.
Card stock is high quality paper and so looks more professional than a standard printing sheet. Card stock, though rigid, still fits in most printers and can be printed just like a regular sheet. Because of the high quality of printers these days, if you print a high-resolution photograph on a piece of good quality stock paper, it will be of the same quality as a postcard or calendar you might find for sale in a bookstore. Card stock can also be offered in a variety of colors from variations of white to red, yellow or even black. Photo gloss is a special type of card stock that is designed to accommodate high quality images and actually resembles a lab-developed photograph. This is a plus to someone who enjoys using their digital camera and wants to have the ability to print their own images at home.
The best way to buy card stock is usually online. Though going in-person to an office supply store and handling the paper for yourself has its advantages, if you already know exactly what you’re looking for, then online stores can offer better discounts. Depending on how much is ordered, some companies offer large percentage discounts or free delivery on orders over a fixed dollar amount.
The price varies from store to store and also depending upon the quality of paper. If you are shopping for card stock online visit several websites and compare prices on each, including the cost of shipping. With your own personal computer, along with an inkjet, bubble-jet or laser printer and a lot of card stock on hand, you can create virtually any type of document in the comfort of your own home.
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