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Post by don on Oct 12, 2021 20:59:57 GMT
I ordered on line "Neenah Paper Exact Index Card Stock, Smooth 110lb, 94 Bright, 8½ x 11, White, 250 Sheets". I bought 2 @ $7.50 + shipping.
What I got feels like cheap business card material.
What I want is heavy cardstock. When I go to the stores, they say they are out of stock. I need to know what to search for.
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Post by kitbop on Oct 12, 2021 21:34:23 GMT
Yes - "index" is flimsy. you want "cover".
You have to look at the "GSM":
74 GSM is copy paper
176 GSM is LIGHT cardstock
199 GMS is INDEX CARDSTOCK
216 GSM is Neenah solar white, 80lb, good for copics but still a little light for card bases
271 GSM is 100lb cardstock (called cover cardstock) (I like this for multipurpose)
325 is 120 lb cardstock (I like this for sturdy cardbases)
My go-to is Accent Opaque on Amazon. A youtuber recommended it as a money saver, and now I see Jennifer Mcguire is also using it!
They have all the different thicknesses, but also have a chart so you know what you are getting.
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Post by cbet on Oct 12, 2021 22:16:11 GMT
Another fan of the Accent Opaque. It's not just that it's a nice, heavy weight - the cardstock somehow feels stiffer than other brands of the same weight. I don't know if I'm imagining it or not  |
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Post by cmpeter on Oct 13, 2021 0:26:54 GMT
Jennifer McGuire has a great video showing the various Neenah’s.
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Post by don on Oct 13, 2021 2:58:24 GMT
I just ordered Accent Opaque White, says it'll be here Thurs., which is fine because I'll be busy tomorrow.
I guess this on-line shopping is OK, but I sure miss going to the store and getting it NOW! I also like the touchy-feely aspect, because returns are just a hassle.
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Post by kitbop on Oct 13, 2021 14:11:37 GMT
Give us an update when you get it don, I hope you like it! |
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Post by don on Oct 14, 2021 22:03:56 GMT
The Accent Opaque White was delivered today. It is a good weight, but I wish it had some texture to it. Now that I know the difference between lb and gsm I will have a better understanding of what to look for, thank you kitbop.
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Post by hoopsfn on Oct 15, 2021 13:41:44 GMT
I so miss the days of having a lss where you could go in and see products in real life, touch them, and compare the different types of cardstock.
It's important to have that tactile experience and (so far) online shopping just doesn't fill that need.
Don, I'm glad you posted about this and that you rec'd these helpful responses. Glad to have this information.
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Post by kitbop on Oct 15, 2021 13:46:28 GMT
It is a good weight, but I wish it had some texture to it. I'm sorry - I should have mentioned this stuff is smooth like the Neenah! They even have a "super smooth" variety - I just bought the 80 lb super smooth to use with my copics and with die cutting. Liking it. |
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Post by CardBoxer on Oct 15, 2021 20:26:28 GMT
I ordered on line "Neenah Paper Exact Index Card Stock, Smooth 110lb, 94 Bright, 8½ x 11, White, 250 Sheets". I bought 2 @ $7.50 + shipping. What I got feels like cheap business card material. What I want is heavy cardstock. When I go to the stores, they say they are out of stock. I need to know what to search for. You wanted Neenah Classic Crest rather than Exact Index. 110 Exact Index has a gsm of 199 and Classic Crest is 297. But it will cost much more than Exact Index, which is sold in big box office supply stores. I have Accent that I use but not for bases. Another really nice cardstock though it feels just a little lighter than the Neenah Classic Crest 110 is the cardstock SCT has just begun selling after their 3-day card making event. It's even a bit whiter than Neenah Solar White, and very smooth. www.jennifermcguireink.com/2017/12/favorite-crafty-things-2017-paper-adhesive.html/comment-page-5 Besides the video a couple of articles are there. |
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Post by CardBoxer on Oct 15, 2021 22:04:31 GMT
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Post by don on Oct 15, 2021 23:15:45 GMT
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Post by pamelakay on Oct 19, 2021 23:18:34 GMT
I'm not sure if you're stamping but Gina K Designs Pure luxury 120lb is my favorite.
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Post by don on Oct 20, 2021 1:09:21 GMT
Is Gina K a Stampin Up rep, or does she have her own line, or is she an on-line store?
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Post by joblackford on Oct 20, 2021 2:21:55 GMT
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Post by don on Oct 20, 2021 2:28:38 GMT
She's a "Brand"? Isn't that like being famous for being famous?
I do like her. Whenever I see one of her you tubes, I will watch the whole thing, because it's like she is talking to me personally.
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