Using Glossy Paper and Versamark

[StampinSheryl]

I recently had a stamp camp and we made a wonderful card using glossy paper and the brayer using versamark first with the stamps.
It was SU paper, however I was wondering if you could use photo paper for the computer? Is it generally the same type of paper?
Many thanks!

[ynotstamp]

Sheryl: I would say not. The paper is not the same, the companies that produce photo paper, whether glossy or not, formulate them especially for photographic applications, and hence, the chemical components in them are necessarily different than your standard, run-of-the-mill cardstock, glossy or not. Now, this is not an "expert" opinion, but I was into photography for awhile, and developing my own film, and there are chemicals in the photo paper itself that you print with for film processing to enhance the photo production. I can only assume that there is something special about the photo paper for printers as well. Besides, the glossy cardstock would be a whole lot cheaper, based on what I know about photo paper prices. HTH
Becky

[KatyLynn]

I have tried to use glossy photo paper before and it works,but not nearly as well. The colors actually come out different and also on the photo paper, it smears extremely easy. The glossy paper from SU works a lot better.

[StampinSheryl]

I agree, the photopaper is rather expensive and I'd hate to waste that and time if it wouldn't work as well.
I appreciate your expertise! I'll stick with the SU glossy paper!