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Tips on how to print a deck of cards? (lemmy.kde.social)

submitted 1 year ago by tubbadu@lemmy.kde.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hello fellow lemmings! I'm designing a customized deck of cards as a present for a friend of mine. When finished, I'd like to print it by myself, because online print services would cost way too much for a single deck of cards. I'd like the cards to be robust and durable, and to be easy to shuffle. Is there a particular type of paper that you recommend? Or something to apply afterward? I'm thinking of plasticizing the cards after the print process, but I don't know how well it would come out. Any idea is welcome!

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[–] radix@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'd say either regular paper + 10mm lamination, or 12pt matte paper (what people use for lower-end business cards). Regular 65lb or 110lb cardstock is probably not going to cut it for playing cards.

If you're going to laminate, remember to cut out the cards first and then laminate (and cut out again once it's laminated). That way each card will be fully sealed around all edges and waterproof.