Card
stock is a high quality, heavy-weight coated or uncoated paper. It is
available in a variety of weights from barely stiff to cardboard
consistency. It may gorgeous rich colors textured on one side and smooth
on the other. The embossing tool is used to rub any texture into the
card stock. It is made generally from residual vegetable fibers. The
making of card stock often includes tree bark, fig or mulberry leaves,
silk fibers, flowers and other novelty inclusions. They add texture,
resilience and interest to the paper surface.
Effects on Card Stock
- Bright Card Stock - A deeply hued card stock
perfect to use as the basis for album pages, cards, collage and more
- Earthtone Card Stock - A beautiful natural
brown shade with subtle gloss on one side.
- Natural Card Stock - A natural color card stock
with a soft ivory hue and is lightly embedded with light grey jute
fibers.
- Floral Card Stock - A beautiful blend of
different florals to give a sophisticated look.
- Pastel Card Stock -A naturally beautiful cotton
based card with pastel hues.
Applications of Card Stock
- Card stock is widely used in making postcards and greeting cards.
- It is great for painting and other artistic endeavors.
- Great basic for your cardmaking and scrapbooking projects.
- Works well as a mat for photos and artwork.
- It can also be used in combinations with other papers for a
special effect.
- It is used for report cover, file cover, scrapbook, binding,
photo album pages, collage, etc.
- It is great for invitations and wedding programmes.
