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Post by cmpeter on Jul 25, 2022 1:39:18 GMT
I've ordered the 100lb white Hammermill cardstock that Jennifer M recommends for hot foiling. Both times Amazon sent me 80 lb instead.
Besides this Hammermill cardstock, what other cardstock have you found works well for hot foiling? I see Spellbinders has some, but man it's pricey (not that the Hammermill was cheap).
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Post by craftmepink on Jul 25, 2022 2:26:23 GMT
I like to use Michaels 110lb cardstocks, works really well. Good price point and they go on sale often.
I think most cardstocks I've tried work well with hot foil. You have to play around with the thickness of the layers so the foil will stick.
I found putting another layer of cardstock along with the plastic cover gives a nice result. It depends on how thick your cardstock is. But I found it's a very trial and error process.
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Post by grammadee on Jul 25, 2022 2:44:28 GMT
I've ordered the 100lb white Hammermill cardstock that Jennifer M recommends for hot foiling. Both times Amazon sent me 80 lb instead. Besides this Hammermill cardstock, what other cardstock have you found works well for hot foiling? I see Spellbinders has some, but man it's pricey (not that the Hammermill was cheap). I think the 80 lb should work fine, as long as it is smooth. Any type of texture will affect the look, but unless you are looking for deep debossing, you should be able to foil on any weight. |
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Post by mbanda on Jul 25, 2022 14:23:56 GMT
I've ordered the 100lb white Hammermill cardstock that Jennifer M recommends for hot foiling. Both times Amazon sent me 80 lb instead. Besides this Hammermill cardstock, what other cardstock have you found works well for hot foiling? I see Spellbinders has some, but man it's pricey (not that the Hammermill was cheap). I use the 80lb Hammermill & it works great! Originally I was using the Hamilco White Semi Gloss Cardstock Paper 80 lb Cover Card Stock but it seems to be out of stock & I can't find it anywhere online right now. |
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 25, 2022 23:22:43 GMT
Thanks...the 80 lb doesn't feel thick enough for what I would like to use it for. I'd like to be able to use it for card bases as well as foiling, so my whites match.
I'll try it on my Neenah this weekend.
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Post by mbanda on Jul 26, 2022 16:03:22 GMT
Thanks...the 80 lb doesn't feel thick enough for what I would like to use it for. I'd like to be able to use it for card bases as well as foiling, so my whites match. I'll try it on my Neenah this weekend. Gotcha! I usually use the 80lb for the panel then attach it to my 110 or 100lb card base. |
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Post by Ryann on Jul 28, 2022 0:14:46 GMT
I haven’t tried it personally, but Yupo paper is supposed to be great for hot foiling.
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Post by kiwikate on Jun 2, 2024 10:23:26 GMT
Bumping this thread up to see if anyone has any other recommendations? I would love to just buy ONE cardstock that would do it all, but I do find the Hammermill is better for foiling so far. Any other suggestions of anything similar? Thanks 🙏
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Post by joblackford on Jun 3, 2024 3:56:09 GMT
Bumping this thread up to see if anyone has any other recommendations? I would love to just buy ONE cardstock that would do it all, but I do find the Hammermill is better for foiling so far. Any other suggestions of anything similar? Thanks 🙏 I haven't done hot foiling, but I have decided for now that Hammermill can be my one default cardstock. It's good enough for card bases (I've had trouble getting 110 Neenah and decided that I don't really need bases to be that sturdy). I don't do much coloring but as far as I can tell it seems to be good for almost all of the cardmaking I do. |
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Post by karinec on Jun 4, 2024 14:45:11 GMT
Bumping this thread up to see if anyone has any other recommendations? I would love to just buy ONE cardstock that would do it all, but I do find the Hammermill is better for foiling so far. Any other suggestions of anything similar? Thanks 🙏 I haven't done hot foiling, but I have decided for now that Hammermill can be my one default cardstock. It's good enough for card bases (I've had trouble getting 110 Neenah and decided that I don't really need bases to be that sturdy). I don't do much coloring but as far as I can tell it seems to be good for almost all of the cardmaking I do. I agree! It also prints well for digital files. Neenah Solar White was my go-to for many years but I like the Hammermill better, plus it's much less expensive. |
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