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Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Artist Trading Cards, Smooth Surface, 20 Sheets

Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Artist Trading Cards, Smooth Surface, 20 Sheets

Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Artist Trading Cards, Smooth Surface, 20 Sheets
$ 1.73

Score By Feature

Based on 866 ratings
Giftable
9.28
Value for money
8.88
Sturdiness
7.46

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Product Description

100 pound weight limit 260 g/m2 is a density of 260 grams per square meter.
Vellum / smooth surface
5" x 3. Bristol Artist Trading Cards with a Smooth Surface of 5"
Made in the United States of America

Questions & Answers

Is it possible to print these cards on a laser printer or an inkjet printer? Thanks?

You can use either an ink jet or a laser printer, as long as it can handle the card sizes.

Although the advertisement depicts artist trading cards, there are only two sizes available: 19x24 and 11x17. What is it, then?

I'm not sure what the figures you're referring to, but trading cards are 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" and a lot of fun to have around.

Is it possible to paint these with acrylic paint?

Yes. For the past five years, I've been using these to create acrylic paintings. They are extremely effective.

2. as seen in the image 5"x3. 5", but I have to choose between "limited edition" and 19"x24" if I want to buy it. What's the difference? The small 2 is what I'm looking for. 5"?

Hi there! Thank you so much for alerting us to this! This has been fixed, and now there is only one purchase option: a pack of 20 2. 5x3. 5" cards.

Selected User Reviews For Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Artist Trading Cards, Smooth Surface, 20 Sheets

Overpriced to the point of absurdity
3/5

You can save money by cutting your own. These are of excellent craftsmanship. That is a fact that I will not deny. They are, however, exorbitantly priced. I can cut ten pieces of paper in two minutes. 5x3. A 9x12" sheet of Strathmore Bristol Board paper was used to make five 5" cards. (As an example- The 9x12" paper costs $6 for 20 sheets. I could make 200 cards for $6 if I cut every sheet from a 20-sheet pad. If I wanted to purchase 200 pre-owned cars, I'd have to pay a lot of money. I'd have to pay $46 to buy cards from this seller. That is a huge disparity. Let's pretend you don't have the supplies to cut the paper into ATC sizes. (Prices I got on prime certified and add-on items today will be rounded up to the nearest dollar. )br>9x12" Strathmore Bristol Board, 20 sheets: X- X- X- X- X- X- X- X- X- X- Z Series acto Knives: br>Self-healing cutting mat, 12x18": $4 (add-on) Two Westcott Metal Rulers, 12" each for $15br> 6": 7 4 15 7 = $7br>7 4 15 7 = $7br>7 4 15 7 = $7br>7 4 15 7 $33. For a total of 200 cards Then, when the next 200 are needed, all you have to do is buy the paper and possibly some new x-ray blades. acto. It costs less than ten dollars. br>Really, why are these so expensive? For that price, we should be able to get at LEAST 100 cards, not TWENTY. That is completely absurd.

Uriah Sosa
Uriah Sosa
| Jun 25, 2021
Simply purchase full sheets of paper and cut them out yourself
3/5

I bought these to use as "business" cards and for SCA scribal trading. I bought both finishes to see which one I preferred, but I won't be buying them again. Is it convenient to have them already cut? Yes. Isn't it nice and thick? Oh yeah. However, one of them had a dark edge that showed the machine's cut lines. I'll have to sand down the edges of the back because they're all ruff. Personally, I believe I would get a lot more value for my money if I simply purchased a pad with the finish I prefer and cut the cards myself. YMMV.

Daniel Klein
Daniel Klein
| Apr 22, 2021
This is a new favorite of mine! This is the first time I've bought Bristol paper, and I'm in love! br>It's a substantial, smooth, and crisp paper
5/5

br>There is a small amount of bleeding. br>At this point, my illustrations appear to be very professional. br>Inking pens, Copic markers, and Winsor & Newton ink On this type of paper, both Newton and Ohuhu markers perform admirably. br>I'm also going to buy the full-size version of this paper type. br>These artist trading cards have such a great concept!.

Luis McConnell
Luis McConnell
| Feb 04, 2021
Hummm
4/5

Alcohol markers bled through when I tried to use them. Acrylic paint didn't work for me because it curled. They're just not very thick, but perhaps that's how they're supposed to be. I'm not sure I'll trade these cards.

Edith Ellison
Edith Ellison
| Mar 10, 2021
These are quite impressive! I really like these
5/5

If you're used to drawing big, they'll be a welcome change of pace. However, I'll be ordering more of these cards in the near future.

Noah Beard
Noah Beard
| Jul 19, 2021
(edit - not exactly square) The second purchase was ideal)
4/5

These cards were alright, but not particularly memorable. The paper quality is excellent, and having pre-printed pages is a plus. cards that have been cut The issue is that the cards were not properly cut out. While the sides are all the same length, the corners are slightly off 90 degrees, slightly skewing the cards. They're not bad enough to send back, but they're noticeable enough that I could tell they weren't quite right as soon as I took them out. (originally rated 3/5 stars)br>br>Edited on 03/04/17 - I ordered a second set of these cards, and this time they were all square on the corners, as they should be. Because the quality remains excellent, 5 stars are appropriate this time. As an average of the two, I'm giving it a four out of five.

Wayne Werner
Wayne Werner
| May 19, 2021
The cards are of good quality
4/5

As I work on honing more detailed skills, I've been experimenting with these artist cards more and more. These are perfect for small works of art and are sturdy enough to accept acrylic paint on both sides of the paper if properly dried. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat.

Ariel Poole
Ariel Poole
| Oct 09, 2021
I was looking for a high-quality stock in this size range that could be
5/5

I've been looking for something like this for a long time. I wanted a high-quality stock in this size that could handle a variety of mediums; I haven't been able to use many yet, but the first few tests using archival ink have gone well. Markers made of alcohol. It's also a good value. I'll be back to see what else you have to offer.

Cooper Cross
Cooper Cross
| Sep 07, 2021

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