Question for all you DIY with Stardream metallic 105# invites...
Trishthedish
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Question for all you DIY with Stardream metallic 105# invites...
I have a quick question for all you DIY'ers. I am not so creative and was wondering if it is possible to do flat printing on Stardream's heavy metallic cardstock. I've heard from somewhere that it's not possible.
Can you girls fill me in on whether this is do-able or not.
TIA!
nifheim
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Re: Question for all you DIY with Stardream metallic 105# invites...
Metallic card stock typically needs to have raised printing, emboss, foil stamp or letterpress. I personally have not seen it work yet with a regular ink jet printer and metallics in a laser printer can ruin the printer.
vermillion66
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Re: Question for all you DIY with Stardream metallic 105# invites...
I am also using stardream metallic cardstock for my invites. I have an old hp inkjet printer. They came out great, even the envelopes! They key is to only print out one at a time. Let it dry very well for at least a minute before it touches anything else. A few got smudged but after a while I got the hang of it. I have a very large bold font. I can't say how a script or small, fine font will print so I suggest getting some samples first. After they dried the ink even looks a little raised! I say give it a try! Good luck!
