paper cutting
April 25, 2008 by moontree
I’m working on a very large business card reprint job this weekend and have been chained to the guillotine cutter all day. As I mentioned in a previous post, when cutting 100% cotton paper you have to trim all four sides with the clean edge of the blade in order to avoid that fibery-looking edge. A lot of work, but SO much easier with a good machine.
Hi there, love your blog!
I was wondering what wieght of paper you use for your business cards? If the stock is too heavy or too light, the whole thing feels odd.
Thanks! I think a 110lb cover stock works well for business card. Heavier cards are really nice, but the thicker they are the fewer you can carry around with you. I print my own cards on 110lb.
What do you use the edges for? They look so lovely all together like this. A shame to waste them : )
I agree, they’re so pretty just as edges. I couldn’t think of anything better than taking a nice picture - but they’re still sitting up on my shelf… : )