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Card base

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	Using a white card base is the cheapest and easiest option. However, you can use a colored card base if you're going for a different look. Keep in mind that if you use a very dark [[Cardstock\|cardstock]], you should glue a light colored piece of (lightweight) paper inside so a message can be written inside with a regular pen.		Using a white card base is the cheapest and easiest option. However, you can use a colored card base if you're going for a different look. Keep in mind that if you use a very dark [[Cardstock\|cardstock]], you should glue a light colored piece of (lightweight) paper inside so a message can be written inside with a regular pen.
	== Size ==		== Size ==
	[[File:Card-base-cut-fold-A4.~~gif~~\|thumb\|right\|How to cut a piece of ISO A4 paper in half to create card bases]]		[[File:Card-base-cut-fold-A4.jpg\|thumb\|right\|How to cut a piece of ISO A4 paper in half to create card bases]]
	[[File:Card-base-cut-fold-letter.~~gif~~\|thumb\|right\|How to cut a piece of US Letter paper in half to create card bases]]		[[File:Card-base-cut-fold-letter.jpg\|thumb\|right\|How to cut a piece of US Letter paper in half to create card bases]]
	Aside from specialty card sizes, the easiest way to pick the size for your card is by cutting a piece of standard [[Paper size\|paper size]] (either ISO A4 or US Letter) in half in either direction.		Aside from specialty card sizes, the easiest way to pick the size for your card is by cutting a piece of standard [[Paper size\|paper size]] (either ISO A4 or US Letter) in half in either direction.

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== Summary ==
Card base cut and fold Letter

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== Summary ==
Card base cut and fold A4

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Card base

Ellen Govaerts — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:15:13 GMT

Created page with "The card base is the main element you start from when making a card: the naked folded piece of (white or otherwise) paper. == Paper weight == Make sure your card base is sturdy enough so your card will stand upright. Ideally, your paper weight is between 250 GSM and 300 GSM. == Color == Using a white card base is the cheapest and easiest option. However, you can use a colored card base if you're going for a different look. Keep in mind that if you use a..."

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The card base is the main element you start from when making a card: the naked folded piece of (white or otherwise) paper.
== Paper weight ==
Make sure your card base is sturdy enough so your card will stand upright. Ideally, your [[Paper weight|paper weight]] is between 250 GSM and 300 GSM.
== Color ==
Using a white card base is the cheapest and easiest option. However, you can use a colored card base if you're going for a different look. Keep in mind that if you use a very dark [[Cardstock|cardstock]], you should glue a light colored piece of (lightweight) paper inside so a message can be written inside with a regular pen.
== Size ==
[[File:Card-base-cut-fold-A4.gif|thumb|right|How to cut a piece of ISO A4 paper in half to create card bases]]
[[File:Card-base-cut-fold-letter.gif|thumb|right|How to cut a piece of US Letter paper in half to create card bases]]
Aside from specialty card sizes, the easiest way to pick the size for your card is by cutting a piece of standard [[Paper size|paper size]] (either ISO A4 or US Letter) in half in either direction.

Cutting your paper in half either gives you
* top-folding portrait or side-folding landscape
* side-folding portrait or top-folding landscape

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Paper size

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	Almost all countries in the world use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International%20standard%20paper%20sizes ISO 216 '''A4'''] as their standard paper size, which measures 210 by 297 millimeters (8.27 in × 11.7 in).		Almost all countries in the world use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International%20standard%20paper%20sizes ISO 216 '''A4'''] as their standard paper size, which measures 210 by 297 millimeters (8.27 in × 11.7 in).

	A few countries use the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter%20(paper%20size) '''Letter''' (ANSI A)] size, which measures 8.5 by 11 inches (215.9 by 279.4 mm).		A few countries use the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter%20(paper%20size) '''Letter''' (ANSI A)] size (or US Letter), which measures 8.5 by 11 inches (215.9 by 279.4 mm).

	Each of these two paper sizes can be cut and folded in a specific way to create standard [[Card base\|card bases]].		Each of these two paper sizes can be cut and folded in a specific way to create standard [[Card base\|card bases]].

			[[Category:Paper]]

Paper weight

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	=== Lbs ===		=== Lbs ===
	Lbs indicates the pounds per 500 larger sheets (before cutting them to size). The size of this sheet can differ between manufacturers or paper types, which means that the lbs indication on a pack of paper will not necessarily tell you how thick or sturdy it is. You can find online converters for lbs to gsm, but keep in mind that it won't give you a guarantee of the actual paper weight, since the lbs indication depends on the brand and manufacturer.		Lbs indicates the pounds per 500 larger sheets (before cutting them to size). The size of this sheet can differ between manufacturers or paper types, which means that the lbs indication on a pack of paper will not necessarily tell you how thick or sturdy it is. You can find online converters for lbs to gsm, but keep in mind that it won't give you a guarantee of the actual paper weight, since the lbs indication depends on the brand and manufacturer.

			[[Category:Paper]]

Paper

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	== Paper weight ==		== Paper weight ==
			Depending on what you want to use paper for, the [[Paper weight\|weight of the paper]] makes a big difference. [[Paper weight\|Read more about paper weight here.]]
	~~Paper weight is listed in either lbs (pounds) or GSM (grams per square meter). Keep in mind that the paper might feel a little bit thinner or less sturdy, depending~~ on ~~the finishes that were applied to the paper.~~

	~~=== GSM ===~~
	~~GSM indicates grams per square meter of paper. It's a '''straightforward way''' of knowing how heavy (and thus thick) the paper is. GSM is often written as g/m².~~

	~~'''80 GSM''' is the standard printer paper~~ you ~~use at home or in the office.~~

	~~'''300 GSM''' is most commonly used for business cards, postcards, or handmade cards. It's advised~~ to use ~~250 GSM or 300 GSM~~ paper for ~~your~~ [[~~Card base~~\|~~card base~~]].

	~~=== Lbs ===~~
	~~Lbs indicates the pounds per 500 larger sheets (before cutting them to size). The size of this sheet can differ between manufacturers or paper types, which means that the lbs indication on~~ a ~~pack of paper will not necessarily tell you how thick or sturdy it is~~. ~~You can find online converters for lbs to gsm, but keep in mind that it won't give you a guarantee of the actual~~ paper weight~~, since the lbs indication depends on the brand and manufacturer~~.

	== Paper size ==		== Paper size ==
			Sometimes a larger or smaller card makes a bigger impact, but the easiest is to stick to the standard [[Paper size\|paper size]]. [[Paper size\|Read more about paper size here.]]
	~~Almost all countries in~~ the ~~world use~~ [~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International%20standard%20paper%20sizes ISO 216 '''A4'''] as their standard~~ paper size~~, which measures 210 by 297 millimeters (8~~.~~27 in × 11.7 in).~~

	~~A few countries use the~~ [~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter%20(~~paper~~%20size) '''Letter''' (ANSI A)]~~ size~~, which measures 8.5 by 11 inches (215.9 by 279.4 mm)~~.

	~~Each of these two paper sizes can be cut and folded in a specific way to create standard [[Card base\|card bases~~]].

	[[Category:Surfaces]]		[[Category:Surfaces]]
	[[Category:Paper]]		[[Category:Paper]]

Paper size

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Almost all countries in the world use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International%20standard%20paper%20sizes ISO 216 '''A4'''] as their standard paper size, which measures 210 by 297 millimeters (8.27 in × 11.7 in).

A few countries use the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter%20(paper%20size) '''Letter''' (ANSI A)] size, which measures 8.5 by 11 inches (215.9 by 279.4 mm).

Each of these two paper sizes can be cut and folded in a specific way to create standard [[Card base|card bases]].

Paper weight

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Created page with "Paper weight is listed in either lbs (pounds) or GSM (grams per square meter). Keep in mind that the paper might feel a little bit thinner or less sturdy, depending on the finishes that were applied to the paper. === GSM === GSM indicates grams per square meter of paper. It's a '''straightforward way''' of knowing how heavy (and thus thick) the paper is. GSM is often written as g/m². '''80 GSM''' is the standard printer paper you use at home or in the office. '''300..."

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Paper weight is listed in either lbs (pounds) or GSM (grams per square meter). Keep in mind that the paper might feel a little bit thinner or less sturdy, depending on the finishes that were applied to the paper.

=== GSM ===
GSM indicates grams per square meter of paper. It's a '''straightforward way''' of knowing how heavy (and thus thick) the paper is. GSM is often written as g/m².

'''80 GSM''' is the standard printer paper you use at home or in the office.

'''300 GSM''' is most commonly used for business cards, postcards, or handmade cards. It's advised to use 250 GSM or 300 GSM paper for your [[Card base|card base]].

=== Lbs ===
Lbs indicates the pounds per 500 larger sheets (before cutting them to size). The size of this sheet can differ between manufacturers or paper types, which means that the lbs indication on a pack of paper will not necessarily tell you how thick or sturdy it is. You can find online converters for lbs to gsm, but keep in mind that it won't give you a guarantee of the actual paper weight, since the lbs indication depends on the brand and manufacturer.

Cardstock

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	A second benefit to white cardstock is that you can '''color your white paper''' in any color you want, with pretty much any kind of [[Coloring medium\|coloring medium]].		A second benefit to white cardstock is that you can '''color your white paper''' in any color you want, with pretty much any kind of [[Coloring medium\|coloring medium]].

			Note that there are different shades of white, so keep that in mind when you want to use different types of paper on one card, such as gluing a small watercolor painting on top of a card base of a different type of paper.

	=== Well-known brands and types ===		=== Well-known brands and types ===
	* Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cover (297 GSM)		* Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cover (297 GSM)
			* Accent Opaque Digital Cover Smooth (325 GSM)
			* Hammermill Smooth White Cardstock (271 GSM)

	== Colored cardstock ==		== Colored cardstock ==

Paper

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	=== GSM ===		=== GSM ===
	GSM indicates grams per square meter of paper. It's a '''straightforward way''' of knowing how heavy (and thus thick) the paper is.		GSM indicates grams per square meter of paper. It's a '''straightforward way''' of knowing how heavy (and thus thick) the paper is. GSM is often written as g/m².

	'''80 GSM''' is the standard printer paper you use at home or in the office.		'''80 GSM''' is the standard printer paper you use at home or in the office.

Cardstock

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	== White cardstock ==		== White cardstock ==
	For a lot of [[Category:Technique\|techniques]], a non-branded cardstock is good enough. Especially if you're going to glue elements on the front of your card.		For a lot of [[Category:Technique\|techniques]], a non-branded cardstock is good enough. Especially if you're going to glue elements on the front of your card.
	A second benefit to white cardstock is that you can color it any color you want, with pretty much any kind of [[Coloring medium\|coloring medium]].
			A second benefit to white cardstock is that you can '''color your white paper''' in any color you want, with pretty much any kind of [[Coloring medium\|coloring medium]].

			=== Well-known brands and types ===
			* Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cover (297 GSM)

	== Colored cardstock ==		== Colored cardstock ==
	The benefit of using colored cardstock is that it often matches the colors of [[Stamping ink\|stamping ink]] of the same brand.		The benefit of using colored cardstock is that it often matches the colors of [[Stamping ink\|stamping ink]] of the same brand.

	[[~~Stamping ink~~]] x [[~~stamping ink~~]]		You can always darken your colored cardstock with a gray ink or a darker ink color in the same color family as your paper.

			=== White core ===
			Note that some colored cardstock is white cardstock that has the color printed on both sides (as opposed to paper that has the same color all the way through). This white core cardstock can be used for some cool [[Category:Technique\|techniques]] such as [[Sanding block\|sanding off]] bits after having run it through an [[Embossing folder\|embossing folder]], or tearing off a bit exposing the white core.

Cardstock

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Created page with "Cardstock is the collective name for paper with a weight that is thicker or heavier than standard copy paper, often subdivided with terms such as lightweight or heavyweight cardstock. Cardstock is used as a card base, due to its sturdiness. == White cardstock == For a lot of techniques, a non-branded cardstock is good enough. Especially if you're going to glue elements on the front of your card. A second benefit to wh..."

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Cardstock is the collective name for paper with a [[Paper weight|weight]] that is thicker or heavier than standard copy paper, often subdivided with terms such as lightweight or heavyweight cardstock. Cardstock is used as a [[Card base|card base]], due to its sturdiness.
== White cardstock ==
For a lot of [[Category:Technique|techniques]], a non-branded cardstock is good enough. Especially if you're going to glue elements on the front of your card.
A second benefit to white cardstock is that you can color it any color you want, with pretty much any kind of [[Coloring medium|coloring medium]].

== Colored cardstock ==
The benefit of using colored cardstock is that it often matches the colors of [[Stamping ink|stamping ink]] of the same brand.

[[Stamping ink]] x [[stamping ink]]

Craft-Wiki:About

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About Craft-Wiki

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			== About me ==
	Hi, I'm Ellen Govaerts, the owner of Craft-Wiki. I'm 40 years old and living in Belgium: the country of beer, waffles, and chocolate.		Hi, I'm Ellen Govaerts, the owner of Craft-Wiki. I'm 40 years old and living in Belgium: the country of beer, waffles, and chocolate.

	I have been crafting since I was about 10 years old or so, and never really stopped. During the time I ran a webshop in craft supplies ~~from 2016 until 2020~~, I learned even more about new products and how to use them. Afterward, I realized that the most fun part for me was keeping up with new products, testing them out, figuring out how to get the most out of them, and putting all of that information on my webshop for my customers (and visitors).		I have been crafting since I was about 10 years old or so, and never really stopped. During the time I ran a webshop in craft supplies, I learned even more about new products and how to use them. Afterward, I realized that the most fun part for me was keeping up with new products, testing them out, figuring out how to get the most out of them, and putting all of that information on my webshop for my customers (and visitors).

	Now that my webshop has closed (due to a lack of ~~free~~ time, since I ran the shop as a side business next to my full-time job), my ~~free time~~ will again go to this lovely hobby. And to this ~~new~~ project, Craft-Wiki: a website that aims to list the most commonly used products, materials, terminology, … in the paper crafting world.		== About Craft-Wiki ==
			Now that my webshop has closed (due to a lack of time, since I ran the shop as a side business next to my full-time job), my evenings and weekends will again go to this lovely hobby. And to this project, Craft-Wiki: a website that aims to list the most commonly used products, materials, terminology, … in the ever-expanding paper crafting world.

	The ~~information that is found on~~ this website is ~~taken from~~ the products ~~themselves~~, ~~the websites of the manufacturers~~, or ~~the personal experience~~ of ~~trusted sources~~ (or ~~myself~~)~~. None~~ of the ~~content is written using AI~~.		== Products and brands ==
			The goal of this website is to have an overview of the different types of products that are out there, how to use them, how to combine them with other products, what brands or specific products are of good quality and give good results, etc. I will only list products if I know (by using them myself or by having seen them used by a trusted source) they are of good quality and they are different enough to distinguish them from other products from the same category. Brands that can only be bought through one vendor or through independent consultants will not be listed.

	~~I try to stay as objective as possible~~, ~~but if you feel like~~ the ~~information about your products is not correct~~ or ~~not complete, feel free to reach out by sending an email to me at '''hello [at] craft-wiki.com'''~~.		== Information sources ==
			The information that is found on this website is taken from the products themselves, the websites of the manufacturers, or the personal experience of trusted sources (or myself).

	~~The goal of this website is~~ to ~~have an overview of all~~ the ~~types of~~ products ~~that are out there~~, ~~how to use them, how to combine them with other products, what brands~~ or ~~specific products are of good quality and give good results, etc. If~~ you ~~feel like~~ your product(s) ~~are missing from this website~~, ~~feel free to~~ reach out by sending an email to me at '''hello [at] craft-wiki.com'''.		I try to stay as objective as possible, but if the information about your products is not correct or not complete, or you want to have your product listed on the website (no guarantees), you can reach out by sending an email to me at '''hello [at] craft-wiki.com'''.

	I will only list your products if I know (by using them myself or by having seen them used by a trusted source) they are of good quality and they are different enough to distinguish them from other products from the same category. You are, however, free to send products my way for me to test so I can add them to the website if I feel they're good and/or unique enough.

			== P.S. ==
	As a last note: I'm running this website by myself. This, of course, also means that the cost of the hosting and the time I spend keeping this website updated is all on me. Although I don't mind, I am always happy to receive donations to buy myself some more craft fuel. ;)		As a last note: I'm running this website by myself. This, of course, also means that the cost of the hosting and the time I spend keeping this website updated is all on me. Although I don't mind, I am always happy to receive donations to buy myself some more craft fuel. ;)

	[[File:Support Craft-Wiki.gif\|left\|link=http://paypal.me/erwtj3]]		[[File:Support Craft-Wiki.gif\|left\|link=http://paypal.me/erwtj3]]
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Ink pad

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Ink pads come in different sizes, shapes, and materials.

Stamping ink

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Stamping ink comes in a few different forms, both in terms of the ink itself, the base of the ink, and the type of [[Ink pad|ink pad]]. Aside from stamping, most ink can also be used for [[:Category:Technique|techniques]]. Below are the most common properties of the different inks listed, but keep in mind that there are variations and combinations of ink types too.

== Dye vs. pigment ==
=== Dye ink ===
Dye ink is comparable to ink in a fountain pen. It's see-through (not opaque), which means it won't be visible on black paper, there is no such thing as white dye ink (that would just be water), and if you were to stamp in a yellow dye ink on (light) blue paper, the result would be a green image, since the ink soaks into the paper.
When you stamp with dye ink, you don't fully saturate the paper with ink. This means that every time you stamp in the same spot (with a [[Stamp positioner|stamp positioner]], for example), your image will get a bit darker.

=== Pigment ink ===
Pigment ink resembles the paint you would put on your wall. It's opaque (not see-through), which means you can stamp on dark or black paper. If you were to stamp in a yellow pigment ink on (light) blue paper, the result would be a yellow image, since the pigment ink lies on top of the paper.
When you stamp with a pigment ink, the result will be the true color of the ink pad.

== Bases ==
Inks can be made with different bases: water, oil, or solvent.

== Hybrid ==
Some inks are called "hybrid", "fusion", or "amalgam", which means they combine either multiple bases or multiple types of inks.

== Special ink ==
* [[Black ink]]: an overview of the most common black inks, and their compatibility with surfaces and coloring mediums
* [[White ink]]: different kinds of white inks
* [[Transparent ink]]: what you can use transparent watermark ink for

[[Category:Ink]]
[[Category:Stamping]]

Gum arabic

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[[File:Gum-arabic.jpg|thumb|right|Gum Arabic by Jacquard]]
Gum arabic (also known as gum sudani, acacia gum, Arabic gum, gum acacia, acacia, Senegal gum, Indian gum …) is a natural gum that can be used as a binder medium. This way, you can combine pigment powders with water and a bit of gum arabic to prevent the powder from rubbing off the paper, allowing you to paint or write with your custom-made inks and paints.

It can also help with shimmer or glitter sprays that rub off when they're dry. Add a bit of powder to the mixture until the shimmer holds.

Gum arabic is available in both powder and liquid form. Follow the product's specific instructions in terms of the ratio you should use. You can also add a bit of powder to a liquid mixture, try it out, and add more powder if you need it.

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Paper

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	Each of these two paper sizes can be cut and folded in a specific way to create standard [[Card base\|card bases]].		Each of these two paper sizes can be cut and folded in a specific way to create standard [[Card base\|card bases]].

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Watercolor paper

Ellen Govaerts — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:31:45 GMT

Created page with "Watercolor paper is paper that is specifically made to take on a lot of water and can be made from either wood pulp, cotton, or a combination of both. Top-grade watercolor paper is 100% cotton and acid-free, but you don't need the absolute best to make beautiful art. == Hot vs. cold-pressed == '''Hot-pressed''' watercolor paper is '''smoother''' in texture and is easier to stamp on. (You can remember this by thinking of a hot clothes iron to smooth out the paper.) '''..."

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Watercolor paper is paper that is specifically made to take on a lot of water and can be made from either wood pulp, cotton, or a combination of both.

Top-grade watercolor paper is 100% cotton and acid-free, but you don't need the absolute best to make beautiful art.

== Hot vs. cold-pressed ==
'''Hot-pressed''' watercolor paper is '''smoother''' in texture and is easier to stamp on. (You can remember this by thinking of a hot clothes iron to smooth out the paper.)

'''Cold-pressed''' watercolor paper is a little bit '''rougher'''. If you want to stamp on this type of paper, a stamp positioner comes in handy so you can restamp the bits that didn't transfer well. (Think of goosebumps when you're cold.)

== Block, spiral-bound, or sheets ==
When watercolor paper is sold in a '''block''', it means two, three, or four sides will be glued together. There will always be one place where there isn't any glue. To separate the sheets, put a bone folder, ruler, knife, … in the gap and slide around the block until the sheet is free. Make sure you don't scratch or cut the paper when you use a knife or a metal ruler.

If you buy '''spiral-bound''' watercolor paper, keep in mind the final size of the paper might be slightly less than what is displayed on the packaging or cover.

Some watercolor paper is sold in '''loose sheets''' of different sizes. Keep in mind that if you want to tape down your paper on all sides onto a surface (to prevent your paper from buckling), you should take a paper size that is slightly bigger than what you want your final paper size to be.

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Paper

Ellen Govaerts — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:24:48 GMT

Paper weight

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	Paper is quite literally the base of card-making. Depending on the [[Medium\|medium]] you want to use on your paper or the look you're going for, you'll need to use a different kind.		Paper is quite literally the base of card-making.

			== Types of paper ==

			Depending on the [[Medium\|medium]] you want to use on your paper or the look you're going for, you'll need to use a different kind.

			* [[Cardstock]] for your [[Card base\|card base]]
			* [[Watercolor paper]] when you're using a lot of water or another [[Medium\|medium]] with a high water content
			* [[Vellum]] for a muted, subtle look
			* [[Synthetic paper]] if you're using [[Alcohol ink\|alcohol ink]]

			== Paper weight ==

			Paper weight is listed in either lbs (pounds) or GSM (grams per square meter). Keep in mind that the paper might feel a little bit thinner or less sturdy, depending on the finishes that were applied to the paper.

			=== GSM ===
			GSM indicates grams per square meter of paper. It's a '''straightforward way''' of knowing how heavy (and thus thick) the paper is.

			'''80 GSM''' is the standard printer paper you use at home or in the office.

			'''300 GSM''' is most commonly used for business cards, postcards, or handmade cards. It's advised to use 250 GSM or 300 GSM paper for your [[Card base\|card base]].

			=== Lbs ===
			Lbs indicates the pounds per 500 larger sheets (before cutting them to size). The size of this sheet can differ between manufacturers or paper types, which means that the lbs indication on a pack of paper will not necessarily tell you how thick or sturdy it is. You can find online converters for lbs to gsm, but keep in mind that it won't give you a guarantee of the actual paper weight, since the lbs indication depends on the brand and manufacturer.

			== Paper size ==

			Almost all countries in the world use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International%20standard%20paper%20sizes ISO 216 '''A4'''] as their standard paper size, which measures 210 by 297 millimeters (8.27 in × 11.7 in).

			A few countries use the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter%20(paper%20size) '''Letter''' (ANSI A)] size, which measures 8.5 by 11 inches (215.9 by 279.4 mm).

			Each of these two paper sizes can be cut and folded in a specific way to create standard [[Card base\|card bases]].

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