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I bought some at Sam's Club but I don't think I will be using it again. I will buy it from SU! The stuff I bought gets really sticky after you put ink on it. I usually have to put clear ep on it so it's not sticky anymore. It wasn't really that much of a bargain in the long run.
I've bought some at my LSS but it was more expensive per sheet and not as thick. I didn't like it at all. I really am sold on SU's papers! If it isn't SU I will only use Bazzill and I haven't seen a Bazzill glossy.
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There have been other threads about this subject months ago and most of those responding said that the SU glossy was the best. Some people tried using photo paper, but it doesn't work the same. I think SU is the best for all kinds of projects.
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I tried the photo paper and I agree....it sucks for stamping!! But, if you're looking for bulk (by the ream), check out your local Kelly Paper store or go to their website. I used to buy mine there all the time, but now I buy SU, cuz I don't use as much as I used to. Make sure you get at least 8 pt., or it's not sturdy enough. I think the last I bought was James River and it was 10 or 12 pt. HTH
I usually buy mine from a printer (a place that does wedding invitations and some high-end business work), and also SU. Both are excellent quality. The printer has more selection, of course, but if you just want white then SU is great.
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I have glossy paper (not just for photos) for inkjet printers which I got from Xpedx Paper Store. The one in Chicago (90/94 and Kimball) has a lot of paper, but the one in Aurora, CO (Havana) has tons more scrapbooking tools.
At Xpedx you can take samples, I think up to 5 are free, then they are 10 cents.
I now purchase glossy paper from my local paper store (warehouse)in the 250 pack. It is 92lb and is called Kromecoate (sp?). It costs about 12 cents a sheet. I go through heaps of it at times. There are three different weights, I purchase the heaviest and have had lovely success with it with all the "glossy" stamping techniques.
Even though there is no way to confirm it, I wonder if they are SU provider of this particular type c/s. There are not that many paper converters of this type paper in the USA.
When I first started stamping, I bought some off-brand glossy cs from Hobby Lobby and I *wasn't* impressed with it at all. The quality was horrible. Since that time I have only bought it from SU!
When I first started stamping, I bought some off-brand glossy cs from Hobby Lobby and I *wasn't* impressed with it at all. The quality was horrible. Since that time I have only bought it from SU!
Melissa
Me too!! I love the SU! glossy. Wouldn't use anything else. (And no, I'm not a demo!)
I now purchase glossy paper from my local paper store (warehouse)in the 250 pack. It is 92lb and is called Kromecoate (sp?). It costs about 12 cents a sheet. I go through heaps of it at times. There are three different weights, I purchase the heaviest and have had lovely success with it with all the "glossy" stamping techniques.
Even though there is no way to confirm it, I wonder if they are SU provider of this particular type c/s. There are not that many paper converters of this type paper in the USA.
where do you get.....
