Digital BW, The Print

I'm interested in making cards from glossy papers that do not have writable interiors (backs of the paper). I think I've seen a plain paper insert that has a Post-It type of adhesive, so using glue sticks or double-sided tape is not necessary.  However, I have not had any luck finding anything like this.  Is there such a card insert?

I've been testing several Red River papers with the Noritsu dye approach.  The Red River Premium Gloss card stock prints very well with a straight 13% Magenta to K mix, and has a writable interior (back).  

On the other hand, the Red River Polar Pearl Metallic, which is not intended as card stock, makes a card that is really something unique and eye catching.  It too prints well (relatively flat Lab A and B from the paper white through the midtones) with a standard 13%M blend, but it needs a writable insert.  This metallic paper has an outstanding dmax and highlights that are very mirror like.  So, while it may look like "normal" glossy paper on the wall, with a card that is held and moved around as it's viewed, the highlights shimmer and look three dimensional.  For some purposes this is going to make a very nice medium.  But, I need a good card insert.  (Also, be careful scoring it.  The surface cracks easily.  I've found bending the back up first with the front held down by a ruler, and then using the ruler to press the fold flat avoids damage.)

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

Paul,
I've only seen ruled Post-its but have received mailers with custom printed inserts which most likely had to be obtained in large quantities. I'd go for the glue stick. Sanford Sharpie pens write just fine on the back of RR metallic. 
RR Metallic paper is peculairly intersting and I've used it for a couple of projects. One was a zig zag folded item and, indeed, it didn't want to score very well even with my Martha Stewart scoring tool! I recently saw a Boston Camera Club show and the only B/W image was on metallic pearl. It looked like hell! Not because of poor tonality but because it jumped out at you and veritably shouted "Look at me!" from across the room. The lighting was mixed daylight and artificial.

AZ
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <roark.paul@...> wrote:

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> I'm interested in making cards from glossy papers that do not have writable interiors (backs of the paper). I think I've seen a plain paper insert that has a Post-It type of adhesive, so using glue sticks or double-sided tape is not necessary.  However, I have not had any luck finding anything like this.  Is there such a card insert?
> 
> I've been testing several Red River papers with the Noritsu dye approach.  The Red River Premium Gloss card stock prints very well with a straight 13% Magenta to K mix, and has a writable interior (back).  
> 
> On the other hand, the Red River Polar Pearl Metallic, which is not intended as card stock, makes a card that is really something unique and eye catching.  It too prints well (relatively flat Lab A and B from the paper white through the midtones) with a standard 13%M blend, but it needs a writable insert.  This metallic paper has an outstanding dmax and highlights that are very mirror like.  So, while it may look like "normal" glossy paper on the wall, with a card that is held and moved around as it's viewed, the highlights shimmer and look three dimensional.  For some purposes this is going to make a very nice medium.  But, I need a good card insert.  (Also, be careful scoring it.  The surface cracks easily.  I've found bending the back up first with the front held down by a ruler, and then using the ruler to press the fold flat avoids damage.)
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>

"panoramas.geo" <lookaround360@...> wrote:


> I've only seen ruled Post-its but have received mailers with custom printed inserts which most likely had to be obtained in large quantities. I'd go for the glue stick. Sanford Sharpie pens write just fine on the back of RR metallic. 

It turns out that Red River has the metallic paper in a card stock that has slits cut in the interior such that paper or another photo can be inserted into the card.  See http://www.redrivercatalog.com/cardshop/scored/frame-cards-inkjet-printable-card-papers.html


> RR Metallic paper is peculairly interesting ...

Yes, both peculiar and interesting -- for some uses.


> ...  veritably shouted "Look at me!" from across the room.

It's definitely a double edged sword.  I've made some of my gallery brochures with it and will see how they are received.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

Paul,
The corner slit cards look like a perfect solution!  Hand-held is the most enjoyable way to view a real print anyway. The paper choice is important to each print's look and feel.

AZ


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <roark.paul@...> wrote:

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> 
> It turns out that Red River has the metallic paper in a card stock that has slits cut in the interior such that paper or another photo can be inserted into the card.  See http://www.redrivercatalog.com/cardshop/scored/frame-cards-inkjet-printable-card-papers.html
> 
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>

Paul -  I use Photographer's Edge and consider the product to be fantastic!
http://www.photographersedge.com/

 

Best -  Tom



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"panoramas.geo" <lookaround360@...> wrote:
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> Paul,
> The corner slit cards look like a perfect solution!  Hand-held is the most enjoyable way to view a real print anyway. The paper choice is important to each print's look and feel.
> 

The problem I have with them and all of the card stock is that I generally crop to 8x10 proportions, but they are made for 4x6.  A folded letter size piece of paper, cut to about 6.75" wide makes a larger, more impressive looking card.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com