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Post by Texas Scrap on Sept 27, 2022 13:22:20 GMT
I am newish to stamping and am seeing some big differences between results between different brands of smooth cardstock I have on hand so hoping this seasoned group can offer some input. I am typically stamping tags, some cards, and in my planner. Right now mostly black pigment dye + colored oxides. Looking for paper that will work best with inks.
I did a few searches on here and did not see any posts on this particular question, but feel free to share links if I missed existing threads.
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Post by MichyM on Sept 27, 2022 17:28:51 GMT
I don’t know if it’s “the best” for stamping, but I use Neenah classic crest for stamping based on recommendations here. I’m interested in what long-time stampers recommend.
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Post by GiantsFan on Sept 27, 2022 18:55:26 GMT
I use Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# or 110# for all my stamping. (80# is 04701 and 110# is 04456)
If you want to do techniques with water and your oxides I suggest TH/Ranger Distress White Heavystock.
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Post by MichyM on Sept 27, 2022 19:26:28 GMT
I use Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# or 110# for all my stamping. (80# is 04701 and 110# is 04456) If you want to do techniques with water and your oxides I suggest TH/Ranger Distress White Heavystock. Have you ever tried hot press (the smooth) watercolor paper for wet techniques? If so, do you prefer the TH over it? |
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Post by cmpeter on Sept 27, 2022 19:50:29 GMT
I also use the Neenah Classic Crest and prefer the 110 lb. It’s great for stamping, ink blending, Copic coloring, die cutting, card bases.
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Post by kkrenn on Sept 27, 2022 20:15:13 GMT
I've just started using Hammermill #110 lb white and I LOVE it! I buy it from Amazon.
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Post by dogbyte on Sept 27, 2022 22:47:44 GMT
When yoh are looking at some brands,like the Neenah, make sure it is card or cover stock. "Index" like what is carried at Sams may have the same lb rating but is much thinner.
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Post by cmpeter on Sept 27, 2022 22:59:01 GMT
Do you have a link? I've tried ordering it twice from Amazon and both times they sent me 80lb.
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Post by GiantsFan on Sept 28, 2022 14:18:53 GMT
I use Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# or 110# for all my stamping. (80# is 04701 and 110# is 04456) If you want to do techniques with water and your oxides I suggest TH/Ranger Distress White Heavystock. Have you ever tried hot press (the smooth) watercolor paper for wet techniques? If so, do you prefer the TH over it? I have Bristol smooth (not sure about hot press), Canson cold press (not smooth), and Arches (really nice wc paper, but not for my practice/throw-away techniques). I like the Ranger product because it's a real white and smooth. The ones I've listed are all off-white. I haven't tried it but I think the Vickie Boutin product is also a white. |
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Post by pinklady on Sept 28, 2022 14:48:04 GMT
I use Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# for all my stamping and ink blending. I bought a ream from Amazon over a year ago and I've still got half of it left.
I've used a ton of the whatever paper Crop & Create Delivered sends us in our box and it has been great for stamping and ink blending. I'm sure it's on the website but I don't know the brand.
I use Papertrey Ink white card stock for my card bases. When that runs out, I'm not sure what I'll use.
I've heard good things about the Gina K white layering cardstock for ink blending as well.
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Post by scrappyesq on Sept 29, 2022 12:45:33 GMT
I use Neenah 110#. To me the 80# has teeth to it, and when I'm doing Copic coloring it drives me nuts. If I'm only stamping 80# is fine.
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Post by baylorgrad on Sept 29, 2022 13:32:11 GMT
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Post by peasquared on Sept 30, 2022 22:22:11 GMT
I use Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# for all my stamping and ink blending. I bought a ream from Amazon over a year ago and I've still got half of it left. I've used a ton of the whatever paper Crop & Create Delivered sends us in our box and it has been great for stamping and ink blending. I'm sure it's on the website but I don't know the brand. I use Papertrey Ink white card stock for my card bases. When that runs out, I'm not sure what I'll use. I've heard good things about the Gina K white layering cardstock for ink blending as well. That cardstock from SCT is incredible. I love it for blending ink. It almost does the work for us. LOL! I ordered a couple bundles of it. It takes quite a while to get it but so worth it. |
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Post by baylorgrad on Oct 2, 2022 16:13:53 GMT
I use Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# for all my stamping and ink blending. I bought a ream from Amazon over a year ago and I've still got half of it left. I've used a ton of the whatever paper Crop & Create Delivered sends us in our box and it has been great for stamping and ink blending. I'm sure it's on the website but I don't know the brand. I use Papertrey Ink white card stock for my card bases. When that runs out, I'm not sure what I'll use.I've heard good things about the Gina K white layering cardstock for ink blending as well. PTI still has the white cardstock on their website. |
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Post by craftgranny on Oct 4, 2022 14:03:24 GMT
I have used Neenah solar crest but it doesn't work as well with water that you use with Distress Inks and Oxides. I switched over to the Distress Heavy Stock white, Distress Mixed Media and Distress Watercolor paper because it has a smooth side and rippled side plus it is white. I use Hammermil for card bases. I use a lot of water and Distress Sprays and I find the Distress line of papers works best. The Distress Kraft heavy stock is great with oxides too!
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Post by kiavonne on Oct 17, 2022 22:44:07 GMT
I use Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# or 110# for all my stamping. (80# is 04701 and 110# is 04456) If you want to do techniques with water and your oxides I suggest TH/Ranger Distress White Heavystock. Have you ever tried hot press (the smooth) watercolor paper for wet techniques? If so, do you prefer the TH over it? Sorry I'm late to this party. I tried various papers that I had on hand for some spraying and wet techniques, and my Strathmore hot press watercolor paper held up better than just about anything else, including the TH smooth heavy cardstock I had. However, one experiment on one day is not really a good indicator. It's a good thing (I believe) to have a few different choices available for any given project. That said, I like my hot press watercolor paper as my choice of watercolor paper at this time. Unfortunately, it (like so many other things) has really taken an inflationary price jump. |
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Post by Shakti on Dec 24, 2022 11:48:10 GMT
I am even later to the party  I have a tangential question about card bases. If everyone does the majority of their stamping and other techniques on card panels, why does anything more than weight matter for card bases? I thought I was rather clever buying a large pack of Michael’s heavy white for card bases, but perhaps I’m missing something? I do need to either find another source for Neenah or Hammermill by the ream or hold my nose and place an Amazon order…. |
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Post by azcrafty on Dec 24, 2022 13:17:07 GMT
I am even later to the party I have a tangential question about card bases. If everyone does the majority of their stamping and other techniques on card panels, why does anything more than weight matter for card bases? I thought I was rather clever buying a large pack of Michael’s heavy white for card bases, but perhaps I’m missing something? I do need to either find another source for Neenah or Hammermill by the ream or hold my nose and place an Amazon order…. I use those Michael's 110 cs for my card bases mostly. I like that they have colored ones too .I do have the 80# Neenah for blending and alcohol marker coloring and I even have the Hammermill one too for future hot foiling. To answer your question it comes down to color, unfortunately the Michael's white is not a pure white its a little yellowish and lots of ppl don't like to mix them. I use a lot of patterned papers and diecuts when I create so it doesn't bother me much but sometimes I want a pure white card base and I will use the Hammermill one for that. I would say just play and see what works for you before you buy. I'm happy to send you a few different cardstocks so you can see the color and the feel of it. |
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Post by Shakti on Dec 24, 2022 15:44:14 GMT
That is a very kind offer. I do have a pack of Neenah from SSS, so I've started to play with that. I may try some PTI, now that I've seen that recommended. And I will continue to keep my eyes open for reams of quality cardstocks. Next time I'm at my local SU demonstrator's home I might pay more attention to experimenting on the scraps she has for free use as well. Mostly it's nice to hear that the idea of using the Michael's heavy weight for card bases is not a complete boondoggle! |
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Post by amysolovay on Dec 24, 2022 19:14:13 GMT
I am even later to the party I have a tangential question about card bases. If everyone does the majority of their stamping and other techniques on card panels, why does anything more than weight matter for card bases? I thought I was rather clever buying a large pack of Michael’s heavy white for card bases, but perhaps I’m missing something? I do need to either find another source for Neenah or Hammermill by the ream or hold my nose and place an Amazon order…. re Neenah by the ream, last time I ordered, I got it from Officesupply.com, and their price was wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than Amazon's. I haven't needed to buy it in quite awhile, because I stocked up when I placed my last order -- but I think it's worth checking there before you buy anywhere else. They also had the best price I'd found on other things like Simple Stories binders and Heidi Swapp Storyline albums. I was surprised at how much "scrappy" stuff they have, and bonus points, you can piggyback your orders on orders for actual office supplies. I use the Neenah for stamping if I'm not going to use any wet media other than ink. If I'm going to do messy mixed media on it, Strathmore Bristol board is the way to go. I wrote a detailed product review of that paper awhile back, if anyone is interested in learning more about it: knittingcrochetcrafts.com/paper-for-arts-and-crafts/strathmore-bristol-board/I tried the Tim Holtz Heavystock but wasn't at all impressed with it. In my experience, the Strathmore Bristol board holds up a lot better to abuse and wet media than Heavystock does. I'm not saying I'd never use the Heavystock again -- especially because I did like the cream color of the Heavystock I first worked with. But I have a strong preference for Bristol Board over any other paper of that ilk. I haven't yet found anything else comparable. |
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Post by Shakti on Dec 24, 2022 21:39:38 GMT
I would say you're a bad influence, amysolovay , but the reality is, I don't need much influence.... A pack of the Neenah and the EK success flat 2" circle punch I was eying at Joann get me free shipping at officesupply.com! And they have PinkFresh ink cubes and a good selection of Tsukineko as well! |
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Post by Shakti on Dec 25, 2022 22:19:06 GMT
I will probably post similar things in many threads today; my apologies for the redundancy if you read them all.
Pulled out some of my Neenah today. It does stamp beautifully. I have the 80 lb, which I think I did deliberately because I was thinking card panels, not card bases.
Haven't had a chance to compare the color to the Michael's and figure out if I could mix them with a mat layer in between or not.
Has anybody sprung for Neenah Classic Crest A2 envelopes?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2022 21:39:00 GMT
I am newish to stamping and am seeing some big differences between results between different brands of smooth cardstock I have on hand so hoping this seasoned group can offer some input. I am typically stamping tags, some cards, and in my planner. Right now mostly black pigment dye + colored oxides. Looking for paper that will work best with inks. I did a few searches on here and did not see any posts on this particular question, but feel free to share links if I missed existing threads. For blending I prefer bristol smooth. |
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Post by Shakti on Dec 28, 2022 23:21:48 GMT
Sigh. Stamping inside sentiments in some cards today. My scrap practice piece (insert from some Hero Arts package) stamped better than the Michael's cardstock in the card.
Good thing my Neenah's been ordered, eh?
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Post by Shakti on Mar 11, 2023 13:07:16 GMT
I am a goober. That Neenah 110 pound classic crest I ordered from OfficeSupply.com back in December? I only just this morning noticed that I accidentally ordered natural white instead of solar white. I did notice that it looked awfully creamy when I quickly cut some card bases a couple days ago.
Now, it's a very nice color. But doesn't match the envelopes I got from Clear Bags or the 80 lb Neenah solar white I got for stamping/die cutting/layering.
For the card I'm making right now for my DS's birthday later in the month I guess I can either use Michael's or maybe see how well the Neenah SW matches some Altenew bases I received as a free bonus.
I feel like I have enough other things going on right now that I should be able to wait for a good coupon before running out to replace it.
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Post by Shakti on Apr 7, 2023 11:14:44 GMT
PSA (or something like that): The Neenah Classic Crest Natural White card stock is very, very close in color to SU Very Vanilla. If you're looking for a nice quality, creamy off-white, I highly recommend it.
So it would have been swell if I'd realized this fact and that I had Natural White 110 pound before I ordered a pack of Very Vanilla thick, but what can you do?
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Post by kiavonne on Apr 11, 2023 19:31:31 GMT
I really want to try the Hammermill. I'd love to have the Neenah, too. However, for card bases and layers (and anything white or vanilla), I've been buying the 100 count packs of 110# Park Lane cardstocks from my local Joann's. It does well with wet techniques like ink smooshing (which I was surprised), but not quite as well with blending - until I got some blending tools (not brushes, though I did finally get a set from Waffle Flower) instead of finger daubers. With ink smooshing, it held up better - in my opinion - than the TH heavyweights. I've also used sprays on it. It seems to do ok with stamping, I haven't had any real issues except with some more saturated inks that want to bleed if you get too much ink or pressure on the stamp. It also embosses well with 3D folders. Caveats are those mentioned already, plus the vanilla has a white core. That doesn't bother me, though, as I don't use the vanilla as often except as card bases and layers. I also want to try foiling on it, so that is in the future. So, as long as I can use a coupon (I think Joann's is the only one left offering a coupon for 40% off a regular priced item), even though the price has increased a little, getting that 100 count pack is my best option at this time. The only thing in my stash that holds up best to all water techniques is my Strathmore hot press water color paper. The big caveat with that one is it doesn't like to be die cut, so it is reserved for backgrounds.
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