I thought the best way to ENSURE a proper come back was to commit to blogging everyday for thirty days... Yes. Thirty days, starting today. I'll be giving you the BEST information on paper, crafting and D.I.Y. tips for you to devour. Brides and paper professionals, get ready!
When handling paper you need to understand a few terms so you can be conversant with merchants... Even if you are headed to Paper Source.
Paper: Paper is also referred to as "stock". A printer might ask you, "what stock is this job being printed on?" He/She just means what kind of paper.
Weight: Paper has a designated "weight" or "density". Lightweight paper is what we would call flimsy, thin, or "see-through". Heavyweight paper is thick, hard to bend/fold and is pretty opaque. There are several ranges and the feel of each papers weight differs based on the manufacturer.
Cover Weight Stock: Heavyweight stock. When cover weight is being discussed, you should think of it as a different "family" of paper. Cover stock is also referred to as "card" stock. This is what is used for invitations, rsvp cards and enclosure cards...
Text Weight Stock: Thinner stock... Like the paper you find in a standard copy machine. Again, range of weights associated under this umbrella... Can be used for programs that fold in half, "spreads" or "body pages" inside a booklet.
Paper Finish: The finish on your paper will determine if it is dull, uncoated or glossy... Make sure to specify what kind of finish you prefer on your printed materials if you are not supplying the paper. This also applies to textured finishes. The supplier will have to most likely special order linen, cotton or metallic stocks.
Any other questions strictly about the paper itself? Comment below!
Tomorrow we'll tackle scoring and folding! --ct
