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Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
I'd like to print a set of cards to use with a single routine. They won't be standard playing card faces. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for a good paper stock to use with a standard home ink jet printer. These don't have to be super-professional, but they do need to be shuffled and handled, and hopefully last for more than two performances before I need to print a new set!
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Carducci Special user Denver 543 Posts |
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Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
Sorry if my question was confusing. I'm looking to see if anyone can recommend a type or weight of paper stock that will take the ink and hold up to a few performances without falling apart. Just some basic shuffles is all - nothing fancy.
Ed |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Carducci's response was an excellent solution. Transfer the decals to blank face/back cards, and give a couple light coats of spray lacquer to seal them in.
It is also possible to print directly on blank cards, but the process is more exacting and time-consuming.
~michael baker
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Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
Well, if that's the best solution. I was hoping to be able to print directly onto card stock of some kind - that way I can change my design if I need to and only be out some paper. But then again, that's why I'm asking - I don't know what the best solution is.
I can get a double-blank deck for 10 bucks or less, so it's not that big of an investment. And "real" cards would probably handle and hold up better than most printable card stock paper. So I stand corrected and grateful. Thank you both very much. Ed |
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TedLashley Regular user El Campo, TX 197 Posts |
Ed:
http://www.plaincards.com sells laser-perfed card stock on letter-sized sheets, both coated and uncoated, either black both sides or black face only... Check out their site... they probably have just what you are looking for to print your own cards! TED |
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Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
Thank you, Ted!! Very nice!
Ed |
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cupsandballsmagic Inner circle 2705 Posts |
I am sure that the card collection used to do custom jobs onto bikes....
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cupsandballsmagic Inner circle 2705 Posts |
I can't find anything on their website about it but I know they used to offer it in their printed catalogue... Maybe you could email them?
http://www.cards4magic.co.uk/ Bri |
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themagiciansapprentice Inner circle Essex, UK 1381 Posts |
I've been using A-4 heavy-weight photo-paper for tricks like these. Some have pop-outs, some need to be cut to size. Lasted for six plus shows so far.
Have wand will travel! Performing children's magic in the UK for Winter 2014 and Spring 2015.
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Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
Actually, I found a pack of Fantasma's blank-face/back Svengali cards in the dollar store. A pack of colored Sharpies will easily do my design (just a big colored circle) on the face. But I do really like the plaincards.com product.
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mikenewman Inner circle Kent Island, Maryland 1114 Posts |
I stumbled across this site that is based in Germany. Blanks as well as custom cards.
http://www.card-shark.de Mike |
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kaytracy Inner circle Central California 1793 Posts |
And to run those blank cards through your printer, you will need something like rubber cement, or re-positionable tape, to fasten them onto a sheet that you will feed through the printer. After the ink dries, lift the card and rub off the RC.
Once you run a blank sheet of paper through, you know where you want the cards to be. fasten them onto the same sheet and run it thorough again. k
Kay and Tory
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magiquemaker New user 69 Posts |
You can also buy business card sized pre-perforated stuff at staples, I have used this for many custom cards, mentalism mostly, as they don't have the same size as playing cards.
John |
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Box666 New user 13 Posts |
I was hoping to print some of my own cards onto blank faced playing cards using an inkjet printer, but the cards already have a "gloss" to them and they are relectant to take the ink. Does anyone know a way to remove the gloss prior to printing.
I have tried very fine sand paper but it does not leave a very smooth surface. A liquid of some sort would be ideal - preferably one without a smell - or not highly flamable.;-) Bob |
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RayBanks Special user Nassau Bay, TX 533 Posts |
You might try Cards by Martin. Neil Lester does many custom cards and his quality is very good.
http://www.cardsbymartin.com/store/
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Michael Messing Inner circle Knoxville, TN 1817 Posts |
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On 2008-10-15 13:23, Box666 wrote: Try #0000 steel wool instead. It will take the sheen off without roughing the card. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stor......00212006 |
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Ray Tupper. Special user NG16. 749 Posts |
The use of wire wool would work,but in some cases it has a rust inhibitor added during manufacturing.This can sometimes lead to unsightly discolouring of a white,or any light solid coloured surface after use.
If you have any pumice powder,this would work a treat. Dab the tips of a natural bristle brush into the powder and brush the surface of the card,experimentation will lead you to how long you will need to do this. This is a traditional way of dulling polished surfaces and would work in this instance. In theory a powdered household abrasive cleaner would work,Ajax,Vim,etc.those are U.K. brand names,but I think you get the idea. Cheers,Ray.
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TheGiz Veteran user 335 Posts |
Get a deck of bicycle blank faced cards. Use acetate to dull the card face (blank) and follow the instructions on the dvd "Versatile Monte & Beyond." It give step by step instructions on how to make custom cards. It's the best money I ever spent in magic. Possibilities are endless. You end up with bicycle cards and custom faces all done on an ink jet printer. Good luck!!!
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rtgreen Inner circle Portland, Oregon 1322 Posts |
Another simple solution is to print your design on avery labels and just cover the face of a card. It isn't a long-lasting or slick-looking prop, but it works.
Also, you could print the faces on some regular printer paper and the back design on a second sheet. Cut the cards out and laminate them back-to-back. These last forever and can look pretty slick. Thanks, Richard |
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