For instance, there are 12 inches in a foot, 3 feet in a yard, 5, feet in a mile, and so on where's the rhyme and reason for that? Well, we have established similar, and very confusing, methods for measuring paper weight. Instead of weighing all different paper types based on the same unit as in a square meter of the paper , in the US we choose to have a different "base size" for each paper type. For this reason, it is very hard to know how weights of different types of paper really compare to each other.
Can you remember how many rods in a furlong? How about bushels in a peck? Square feet in an acre? Neither can I. Who knows?! Personally, for paper weight, I like to refer to the gsm because it compares ALL paper types on the same measuring scale.
Let's hear it for the metric system! Thanks, Dan, for simplifying papers and their weights. I prefer gsm as my reference point, too. Close search. Just added to your cart. Continue shopping. Thanks again! Your chart is right beside my printer.
Bonnie October 31, Leave a comment Name. This is the weight of sheets of paper measuring 20 inches by 26 inches. Generally, you can purchase this type of paper in cardstock weights ranging from 60 pounds to pounds.
For comparison purposes, it helps to know that standard copy paper is pound paper. Higher numbers indicate a thicker and more durable paper. Thus, heavier cardstock weights will often indicate a more expensive product. The most common weight for scrapbooking cardstock is 80 pounds. This is the weight of most cover stock products from Bazzill Basics , a brand many scrapbookers prefer.
With so many options available, how do you know what type of cardstock is the best choice for your layouts? While personal preference plays a large role in this decision, there are a few general tips you can keep in mind when purchasing heavy-weight paper for your next project.
Cardstock and patterned paper are essential supplies for any scrapbooker. While patterned paper is usually fairly thin and decorated only on one side, cardstock is usually one solid color on both sides. However, a recent trend in scrapbooking has been to blur the lines between these two products. For example, patterned papers from BasicGrey are 65 pounds, which means they are essentially light-weight cardstock.
Additionally, many of these papers are decorated on both sides instead of having a plain white back. In addition to cardstock weight, you may want to keep in mind that you can use several different types of specialty cardstock to accent your scrapbooking projects. The cardstock you choose will depend largely on your project. With so many options to select from, you're sure to get a finished product to be proud of.
About Cardstock Cardstock is sometimes referred to as "cover paper," "cover stock," or "pasteboard. Medium-weight cardstock is 70 pounds to 80 pounds. Sports Scrapbook Paper - great for making layouts for your little athletes. Christmas Cardstock - save on material for your favorite holiday. What Types of Projects? It's amazing all the things you can create with craft cardstock paper: Homemade Cards - If you are into card-making, we recommend you go with 6" x 6" paper stacks.
They are cheaper and it makes more sense to use 6" x 6" paper to make a 4" x 6" card, as opposed to scrapbook paper meant for making big layouts. Scrapbooking - In this case, you'll most likely want to go with 12" x 12" paper stacks. With cardstock you can easily mount your pictures on your scrapbook pages, cut out cute designs, and even write your favorite quotes and sayings on the paper.
There are so many great ways you can incorporate cardstock in your scrapbooking. Home Decor - Creating your own home decor is so popular right now. Almost everyone is doing it and there are so many great things you can create and design for your own home. You can make homemade picture frames with a cardstock design, word blocks with cardstock attached to them or even cut out your favorite cardstock designs. You will love all the ways you can use cardstock in your home decor. Gifts and Presents - We all have various gifts we have to give throughout the year.
Our cardstock makes it easy to make your own gift boxes and tags. Cardstock gift boxes and tags are not only trendy but a great way to save money on gift packaging.
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