Some guidelines to printing your own tarot

tarotlyn

:):heart: Some of you may have seen this page before, but maybe not:

http://www.wopc.co.uk/otc/production.html

scroll down and you will see an interesting photo of 'cutting' your page of cards...
Plus you can read about producing your own tarot cards.

This is an older page...but in case you haven't seen it yet...maybe you will find some things
there helpful.

and here is another one: http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~warrior/tarot.html

Also, here is a page that offers totally FREE online decks that are allowed to be printed out:
http://freeware.esoterica.free.fr/html/freecards.html#ta

...this is such fun to do, plus you can scan your own deck and make them smaller to fit
in your hands and for easier shuffling :):thumbsup:

for tarot printing software (once you have scanned or drawn your own cards)...
Here is what I use:
http://www.plaincards.com/Store/shop...OT+CARD+Design

:heart: HUGS
tarotlyn
 

tarotlyn

Customized decks, boxes, etc. and offers FREE artists to design your deck

:):heart: Also adding this information FOR GETTING YOUR CARDS, PRINTED, PACKAGED, ETC.

I came across this site and I apologize if it has already been mentioned in this forum,
but telling you about it, just it case it has not. This site looks very interesting and I am
wondering if you have visited them yet.

Although, they feature bridge sized and poker card sized playing cards, they also WILL
produce any custom sized or shaped cards, customized to your specs.

They make customized decks, boxes, etc. and offer FREE artists to design your deck as well.
They also use premium (inner black core) paper for the cards, and do all the printing and
packaging for you.

You can visit them here and also can ask for an estimate: (doesn't hurt to ask)

http://www.customizedplayingcards.co/about_customized_playing_cards.html

Quoting from their web site:
"FREE Graphic Support
Whether you just need your art formatted for cards or you need complete personalized designs
created from scratch, our talented staff of artists can provide it to you- absolutely FREE."

Or you can send them your images and they print them for you.

Also quoting form their web site: (re: other card manufacturers)
"Beware of manufacturers offering too good to be true... They often are. Hidden fees such
as setup fees, charges for colors, fees for proofs and many other hidden charges can
quickly turn an inexpensive order into a wallet draining nightmare. Here, at Quality Playing
Cards, we never charge you hidden fees- EVER!!! Your quote includes pricing for cards,
packaging options and shipping... and that's it! Also be sure what you are getting... Many
low priced manufacturers provide you with inferior quality card stocks, printing and service.
We offer only the finest, premium quality cards. See "About Custom Playing Cards" for card
stock and packaging options, in both paper and 100% plastic."

If anyone does use them, can you post in here about the results, etc.?

I hope this info helps someone...
:heart:HUGS
tarotlyn
 

tarotlyn

:bugeyed: wow...this was posted a long time ago now... and now I am using a web site
called: www.thegamecrafter.com for my printing needs and can sell my deck from their site as well.

Sorry the links quit working...that is what happens on the internet...things change and close down!

:heart: tarotlyn
 

Penthasilia

As an FYI- customized playing cards has a minimum of 18 decks. So if you are looking just to make a few for yourself, they would not work. They quoted me around $17 each for a tarot deck, if I had only 18 completed.

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