ATC AT ***Majors Only*** Deck Project

[blackroseivy]

I have a beautiful Caran d'Arches stock that is 140lb. - is that sufficient?

Oh wait, that's for the ORIGINAL!!!

For printing out, I'm going to have to use whatever they can put through the machine at the library - I'll have to look up card stock for the 'puter at Staples.

 

[blackroseivy]

*It's finished!!*

Just have to figure out the hard part, now - the printing of it...

I want to do it in color, which is .50c a sheet there. Laser-printing, though - very high quality. I have to talk to Tiffany who is in charge about what weight I can put through the machine.

 

[euripides]

euripedes, i will be using whatever i find on my travels......images from magazines, food wrappers, feathers etc etc .......

jue xx

DO you mean for your original, or are you making 22 originals? I was going to use a combination of computer print and hand art on every card, but if everyone is doing computer prints of their cards, then that would be best for consistency.

DANUBHE - If the library won't handle thick enough paper, maybe we could arrange for you to email a high-res scan to a couple of us to print off for you.
My printer handles reasonably heavy card.

 

[blackroseivy]

WOW - now THAT would be a huge help, & thanx so much for the idea! I will pm you if it comes to that.

 

[Gayla]

Is 110 card stock paper sufficient to use for the printing?

Any recommendation on the type of paper to use which can be purchased at Office Depot, etc?

 

[euripides]

something like this -

http://www.dickblick.com/zz119/25/

 

[DraagonStorm]

Gayla

I plan on using 110lb Card Stock that I get from Office Max....

I use that weight for my SpiroTarot and Oh, Wicked Wanda decks, but I do laminate those cards with 1.5 mil laminate. The 110lb will work, just not a stiff as we are use to.

BB
DraagonStorm

 

[chrisam-crystals]

i'm going to make the original out of whatever i lay my hands on, and then scan it and print off copies.

jue xx

 

[OnePotato]

Card Stock

I like Strathmore Bristol, either vellum or smooth (plate) finish.
It's a nice weight, with a nice snap to it.
Acid free, so it won't turn brown with age.
Very nice warm white color.
Relatively easy to find.
Comes in 20 sheet pads.
Slice with a razor blade for a nice clean edge.

It takes inkjet very well, though pretty much nothing takes it as well as photo paper. I think the beautiful surface quality is well worth the slight compromise from a true photo-quality image.

I used it for my little limited edition six years ago. I think it's held up pretty well.

I'm looking into polyurethane varnish as a more durable finish over inkjet.
I did an experiment with some retoucher's varnish, and it worked well, but I need to do some more testing and try some more readily available stuff.

 

[blackroseivy]

When I get my dex, I will be sealing them with Windsor & Newton "All-Purpose Varnish" - matte, because it doesn't get as slick; it gives a nice satin finish. As a suggestion for you!