Letterpress paper recommendations.
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- odinie
Hey all, I'm in the process of getting specs for letterpress papers, and I didn't know if you knew of any good recommendations for papers out there. I checked out Crane Lettra, which I am exited about, but I wanted to print my invites at 8.5 x 5.5 (1/2 an 8.5 x 11 sheet). The problem is I didn't see any envelopes they made that could fit that.
Basically, what I am looking for is a thick, cotton rag paper, that is white. I'm not too particular about the whiteness, but somewhere between bleached white, and a natural would work. Ideally I'd be able to get envelopes to fit the 8.5 x 5.5 size that mach as well. I know it's a tall order, but any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
- gramme0
Have the envelopes converted?
- AndyRoss0
You're not going to fold them?
- tparsons0
exactly what gramme said
- odinie0
A9, that's the name for the standard size of 8 3/4x 5 3/4. I guess I'd just have to get them converted to A9 size. I just figured that would be far more expensive than buying them at A9 from the get go.
- gramme0
It'll cost more, but shoudn't be exorbitant.
- capn_ron0
when you convert paper to envelopes, the minimums are going to kill you. Last time I tried I had to convert a minimum of 5000. I found other envelopes to work.
- odinie0
Ok. Thats good to know. I'll look into it. Thanks!
- odinie0
Sweet! Thanks so much capn'!
- SHAMAN0
my all time favorite paper is french paper... they can custom make pretty much anything too
- odinie0
Ooh yeah, I forgot about French Paper company... they are expensive though huh? Probably more than crane?
- capn_ron0
no worries, hope you find everything you need. Invitations is my new business and I am finding that paper and envelopes is harder to find than expected.
- odinie0
Thanks everyone for all your help. I think I'll be good to go!