Apostrophe Games Blank Playing Cards (Poker Size & Matte Finish) 2.5" x 3.5", Blank Cards, Flash Cards, Board Game Cards, Study Guide Cards, DIY Projects
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Because the texture and thickness are similar to that of high-quality card stock, I believe they could be printed on with an ink jet printer. Do you, on the other hand, really want to feed individual cards through your printer? Here's what I've come up with, which has worked well so far: I use Avery Name Badge labels, 25395, to print out my prototypes. They measure 2 1/3" x 3 3/8" and are the perfect size for these cards. The cards can still be shuffled, and the ink is resistant to scuffing. (I use an Epson XP400 printer.)
Yes. A laser printer can be used to print on the cards.
I bought these to use in a game that I'm working on. They can also be used to create your own flash cards.
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I'm using these to prototype a card game, just like the other reviewers. I planned to write on them at first, but then I came up with a much better idea: I used Avery name badge labels, 25395, to print my content. The badges measure 2 1/3" x 3 3/8" and are the perfect size for these cards. The cards can still be shuffled, and the ink is resistant to scuffing (at least not yet). I was ecstatic to discover these playing cards.
These cards are for a print-and-play board game that I'm working on. br>br>When I was doing research, shuffling and being able to mark them with sharpies were two of my main concerns. br>br>I've only played one game with these cards so far, but I'm pleased with the shuffling (they seem sturdy) and the surface (my sharpie-written numbers and letters came out crisp and without smudging).
Nice quality cards that are great for prototyping or flash cards in the short term, but not so much for long-term use. The matte finish appears to be suitable for any type of marker or pen, but aside from a couple of cheap ball point pens, I have yet to find anything that does not smudge on the first shuffle, even after an hour of drying time. Sharpie markers smudge slightly and become fuzzy around the edges, whereas Micron pens wipe clean. Everything else (art markers, India ink pens, the better papermate ball point pens, and so on) appears to be in the middle. I'd like to believe I got a bad batch of cards based on the other reviews, but I'm not sure.
I don't usually write reviews, but I noticed that no one seemed to mention what kinds of mediums these cards can handle other than markers, and they take spray paint very well! Spray paint has a tendency to stick to itself, so wait until they're completely dry before stacking them, but they still work great! (My stencils weren't great, so the design is a little sloppy, but the cards are completely flat. ) The backs are completely covered in black spray paint).
I like these cards, despite the fact that they are much smaller than I expected (I was expecting a deck of playing cards, but these are much smaller). I used them in an oil pastel art project. Some reviews state that the cards do not have a completely matte finish, which is correct. They're covered in a thin layer of paint. I discovered that if I brushed them with Mod Podge or Gesso first, they took oil pastels beautifully- There was no smearing, I was able to layer multiple colors and the work remained intact, and the paper was of sufficient quality that buckling was not an issue. Remember to use light coats of gesso or Mod Podge if you try this technique. It only takes a little to make a big difference. br>br>I would purchase these again, but I would look for a larger version.
The card is very smooth, but it has a matt finish. It's dense, but it shuffles easily. I used a water-based paint to create my masterpiece. I used a Tombow based brush pen to write on it, and it took the ink fine--though there is a slight "smear" effect--but I liked the look. Keep in mind that, regardless of the media used, you should allow plenty of time for it to dry before using it. I'm looking forward to being creative with the card and experimenting with various types of media!.
These cards are in fact extremely well-made. This product had no reviews when I ordered it, but I decided to take a chance and order it anyway. They have the same appearance and feel as regular playing cards, and writing on them with a sharpie is simple. They're a little stiffer than regular playing cards, but they're still simple to shuffle. I'd suggest it.
I received a pack with four 50-card bundles. wrapped in cellophane The playing cards are the same size and weight as a cheap pack of poker cards I have (the only difference is that the playing cards have a finish). The blank cards have a matte finish and don't appear to bleed ink well. With these cards, I'm using a variety of pens. Uni-ball Uni-ball Uni-ball Uni-ball Uni-ball Uni-ball Uni-ball Uni- Assorted highlighters and ball metallic gel pens The gel pens are beautiful, and the Sharpies work well as well. With light handling, these cards hold up well, but with heavy use, they begin to look ragged. For the purpose of what I'm doing with these cards (flash-back), random decks of cards They hold up well for my needs (number generators, art-card pieces, etc. ). In the future, I will most likely purchase more of these. br>br>The only markers that didn't work for me (that I tried) were Sharpie brand flip chart markers. The ink from those smeared all over the cards. The highlighters smudged a little as well - But there's something about water that appeals to me. Use them on these cards for a color-like effect.
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