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02-11-2017, 02:43 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
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What's the heaviest cardstock?
I've noticed people post about different cardstocks being 65#, 80# 100# etc. Can you explain to me which one is the thickest, most heavy duty (the lower the number or the higher the number)? I'm looking for something that is really heavy duty & sturdy. I'm going to be using it as dividers in my photo boxes to store my photos. Right now, I just have index cards that are really flimsy and I'd like something with more stability. So it doesn't have to be a top quality, name brand just something heavy duty. I would need them in 5x7 size.
Any ideas where to find something like this on the cheaper side? I need about 200+.
__________________ Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely BUT...to skid in sideways, chocolate in hand and screaming WOOHOO-WHAT A RIDE!
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02-11-2017, 03:38 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Michigan ( where else can you point out where you live on your hand)
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Michaels 110lb Recollections is pretty heavy. I use it for all my card bases now. 250 Sheets sells for $14.99 but you can use a coupon when it isn't on sale. I believe it is acid free but you may want to check.
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02-11-2017, 06:27 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
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Quote: Originally Posted by bdeyes9Michaels 110lb Recollections is pretty heavy. I use it for all my card bases now. 250 Sheets sells for $14.99 but you can use a coupon when it isn't on sale. I believe it is acid free but you may want to check. |
so the higher the number, the sturdier? Will the 110lb be heavy enough to use as a divider?
__________________ Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely BUT...to skid in sideways, chocolate in hand and screaming WOOHOO-WHAT A RIDE!
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02-11-2017, 06:39 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WI
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yep, the higher the number the sturdier. Can't answer your second question, but I'd say index cards are closer to the 60 - 80# range. I wonder what the weight for file folders is. Seems like a bit above the 110#, but not sure.
__________________ If you don't want your tax dollars to help the poor, then stop saying you want a country based on Christian values, because you don't. ~ Jimmy Carter
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02-11-2017, 07:02 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Mary, thanks for sharing that Coastal Printing chart. It is helpful when comparing cover weight to index weight.
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02-11-2017, 12:10 PM
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Splitcoast Artist in Residence Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Mix-Ability Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Warsaw, MO
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YES - higher number, heavier weight - and a 110# card stock is lighter weight than a 110# cover stock.
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02-11-2017, 12:29 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
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Quote: Originally Posted by diniYES - higher number, heavier weight - and a 110# card stock is lighter weight than a 110# cover stock. |
ok, you got me here......what is cover stock?
__________________ Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely BUT...to skid in sideways, chocolate in hand and screaming WOOHOO-WHAT A RIDE!
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02-11-2017, 12:34 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WI
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goodness! I'm appreciating you started this thread. So much to learn. (a friend recently got me interested in knitting, and I thought the whole yarn thickness/amount per skein/needle size thing was confusing! lol!)
__________________ If you don't want your tax dollars to help the poor, then stop saying you want a country based on Christian values, because you don't. ~ Jimmy Carter
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02-11-2017, 03:31 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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I think there's only 150 sheets in recollections #110 but I could be wrong. I lost the label on mine so I can't check. Anyone else know?
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02-11-2017, 04:01 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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02-11-2017, 08:47 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fort Collins CO
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Here's a chart to help make it easier...
As you can see, 110 pound index (what index cards used to be made of) is the same thickness as 74 pound cover. And so on.
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02-12-2017, 02:03 AM
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Splitcoast Artist in Residence Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Mix-Ability Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Warsaw, MO
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Thank you Diane, I was hoping you'd share here!
I tend anymore to look at the gsm rather than the pound weight, since that's a consistent scale in both card and cover weights.
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02-12-2017, 03:56 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fort Collins CO
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Yeah, I do too. If they give it.
__________________ Diane
On SCS since 2005...Fan Club since 2007
Quiltzi...High Plains Member of Punchkateerz I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned,
in awe of the One who gave it all.
I'll stand, my soul, Lord, to You surrendered,
all I am is Yours.
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02-12-2017, 03:58 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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Recollections says 110# is 300 g/m2 is that different than gsm?
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02-12-2017, 04:13 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WI
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Where does card stock fit in the charts?
(So glad I started my card making life with SU! back in the day when everything was just ... card stock. pretty card stock with matchy matchy ribbon and ink ... a simpler time, lol!)
__________________ If you don't want your tax dollars to help the poor, then stop saying you want a country based on Christian values, because you don't. ~ Jimmy Carter
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02-12-2017, 06:34 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fort Collins CO
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Quote: Originally Posted by muscratRecollections says 110# is 300 g/m2 is that different than gsm? |
The same. It means "grams per square meter".
__________________ Diane
On SCS since 2005...Fan Club since 2007
Quiltzi...High Plains Member of Punchkateerz I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned,
in awe of the One who gave it all.
I'll stand, my soul, Lord, to You surrendered,
all I am is Yours.
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02-12-2017, 06:09 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WI
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Fiona, where would SU! regular CS fit into the chart (like the regular Whisper White)?
Does anyone know where Gina K's base weight CS would fit? Just trying to orient myself. Thanks in advance.
__________________ If you don't want your tax dollars to help the poor, then stop saying you want a country based on Christian values, because you don't. ~ Jimmy Carter
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02-13-2017, 10:58 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WI
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I'm going to be in Greendale on Fri, planning to stop in at Gina K's place. (Going to be a fun day. There's a fabulous yarn shop a couple doors down, too.) If no one has chimed in on the charts and how they translate to CS, if I see her, I'll see if Gina can help out.
__________________ If you don't want your tax dollars to help the poor, then stop saying you want a country based on Christian values, because you don't. ~ Jimmy Carter
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02-13-2017, 12:49 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
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Thanks Fionna-great chart that I snapped up and saved!
I have always found paper to be confusing and part of that is because it isnt just weight-it's type.
Here is a tuturial from OWH (now no more) that talks about paper types as well as weights. Hope this helps
Tutorial ? Understanding Paper Weights | Operation Write Home
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02-13-2017, 01:07 PM
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Stampin' Fool
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Quote: Originally Posted by jeaniebean55Where does card stock fit in the charts?
(So glad I started my card making life with SU! back in the day when everything was just ... card stock. pretty card stock with matchy matchy ribbon and ink ... a simpler time, lol!) |
I don't think there's one category for card stock. I'm assuming once a paper is greater than ~145gms it is considered a card stock. But, I'm just guessing!!
SU is 80# cover weight (216gms) for regular colors. I think white/vanilla is 80# cover also but feels less; I think this is because of the coating.
GinaK is 100#cover weight (271gms) for regular colors. The website states the weight of specialty materials.
Last edited by marymoilanen; 02-13-2017 at 01:08 PM..
Reason: clarifying sentence
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02-13-2017, 05:52 PM
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Kookie Creator
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FYI....Staples #110lb. is a lot cheaper than Michael's.
Cathy
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02-14-2017, 01:13 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Orlando, FL
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Adding a question! I purchased the new SU heavy whisper white cardstock for card bases. It stands up more than the regular whisper white. Does anyone know where that falls in weight?
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02-14-2017, 01:47 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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I've used this cardstock from Sam's Club for years. It is great for card bases, and I also use it for stamping images and coloring them. They carry it in my local Sam's, and you can also order online. I think it's a great bargain - 250 sheets of 110# for only $7.88!
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/gp-ima...lp:product:1:2
__________________ Bugga in OK
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02-14-2017, 01:52 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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Your link won't work for me, bugga.
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02-14-2017, 01:56 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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I typed in 110# card stock and found it. I think I buy something similar at Walmart for $5.43 but I can't remember if mine is 250 sheets or 150.
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02-14-2017, 01:59 PM
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Stampin' Fool
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If you order from Cutcardstock.com, they will cut up to 100 sheets for you to the size you want them (5x7) for a $7.00 fee. For example, if you got this 130lb cover weight brown bag cover stock, 4 pkgs of 25 sheets (at the bulk discount rate of $6.53 per pkg), you could get all 200 5x7's already cut for you for ~$33 plus shipping.
I'm not sure how much you value your time to cut it all, so just wanted you to know that there were places that could do all that cutting for you.
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02-14-2017, 02:19 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Quote: Originally Posted by muscratI typed in 110# card stock and found it. I think I buy something similar at Walmart for $5.43 but I can't remember if mine is 250 sheets or 150. |
Sorry, Kathy. I just clicked the link again, and it worked okay for me. (Computers??)
I think the card stock they sell at Walmart is made by Georgia Pacific, and is similar to the Sam's, but the Image Plus seems to be a better quality. At least, in my opinion. It has a really nice smooth finish and is good to color with markers, which I do a lot.
__________________ Bugga in OK
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02-14-2017, 02:33 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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Quote: Originally Posted by buggainokSorry, Kathy. I just clicked the link again, and it worked okay for me. (Computers??)
I think the card stock they sell at Walmart is made by Georgia Pacific, and is similar to the Sam's, but the Image Plus seems to be a better quality. At least, in my opinion. It has a really nice smooth finish and is good to color with markers, which I do a lot. |
I will have a friend pick me a pack up. I don't have a membership anymore.
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02-14-2017, 02:34 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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Quote: Originally Posted by buggainokSorry, Kathy. I just clicked the link again, and it worked okay for me. (Computers??)
I think the card stock they sell at Walmart is made by Georgia Pacific, and is similar to the Sam's, but the Image Plus seems to be a better quality. At least, in my opinion. It has a really nice smooth finish and is good to color with markers, which I do a lot. |
I think it had to do with it being your sams club and not my local one. Maybe...
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02-14-2017, 04:50 PM
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Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Maryland
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Quote: Originally Posted by bzzzeeeAdding a question! I purchased the new SU heavy whisper white cardstock for card bases. It stands up more than the regular whisper white. Does anyone know where that falls in weight? |
I think it's 110, but I'm not positive.
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02-14-2017, 04:55 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Orlando, FL
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Quote: Originally Posted by lynnewithaneI think it's 110, but I'm not positive. |
Thanks! I think you're right!
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02-14-2017, 05:08 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
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Location: Central PA
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The catalog says the thick whisper white is 100#
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02-14-2017, 05:09 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Orlando, FL
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Thanks!
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02-14-2017, 05:14 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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You're welcome!
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02-15-2017, 08:03 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Endicott, NY
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I bought 110# card stock at Walmart and found out it is NOT 110# !!! Very flimsy - more like 80#. I like the Recollections 110# card stock at Michaels (with a coupon of course!).
__________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail... a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"
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02-15-2017, 08:13 AM
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Splitcoast Artist in Residence Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Mix-Ability Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Warsaw, MO
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It very likely is 110# card stock (index weight), and you're accustomed to 110# cover. The chart that Diane posted is really helpful!
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02-15-2017, 11:37 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: California
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I have often used Water Color paper pads that are 140 lbs. for projects you described or for printing Digitals. I usually buy the different size pads that either Michael's or Hobby Lobby carries.
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