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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2017 7:35:16 GMT
I can't find them. Saw the correspondentie kaarten, but I am not sure if they are what I am looking for. Unfortunately they don't mention the grammage in the shop. That would be interesting to know. Tell us about your experience, Joy, when you've bought them, please.
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Post by stormymorning on Jan 21, 2017 9:22:07 GMT
I can't find them. Saw the correspondentie kaarten, but I am not sure if they are what I am looking for. Unfortunately they don't mention the grammage in the shop. That would be interesting to know. Tell us about your experience, Joy, when you've bought them, please. On the Dutch website people review the cards and say they use them to make their own postcards. Nobody mentioned painting on it, but they do say they are nice to use rubber stamps on. That's all I know!
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Post by migo984 on Jan 21, 2017 12:00:22 GMT
These cards are generally made from rather light paper and rather thin. Not more than 200 gsm, I guess. I wouldn't recommend them, if you intend to paint something on them. That's a good point. But it could be worked around by using a primer, like a white gesso, which will stop the card absorbing any paint medium. Alternatively a solution I've used when using thinner card for art journalling is simply to stick 2 pieces/sheets together. If the Deutsche Post cards are economical enough I think that might work without being too expensive. Only downside is that it will add weight to the finished card; but that shouldn't matter if you're using mixed media and collage anyway
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Post by joy52 on Jan 21, 2017 13:04:56 GMT
Sorry guys, couldn't get the cards at the postoffice, but I can order them on line. Feel slightly peeved, 'cause I wanted to make some this weekend. I'll just make up a batch of fabric paper the size of a postcard so when the postcards arrive I only have to glue them on the cards.
Have you guys done any pocket letters? Where can I get those nine pocket thingies?
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