Stock for Business Cards and Printing Online

[palopam]

Hello everybody!

I'm new to the forum and I'm also new to graphic design as well. I'm currently designing a business card for a young attorney and I'd love to get some ideas as far as the stock to choose.

This attorney wants something contemporary but very polished and professional looking. I'm thinking about using a good quality textured stock and raised print. Any suggestions?

Also, as she is just starting out, she's on a budget and is considering getting her cards printed online.

Would you have any suggestions for good quality printing services that won't dig a whole in this young attorney's pocket?

Thank you all in advance!!!

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[welshwilliam]

Hi,

I think you should try plastic paper for printing these visiting cards and use some special text on it. So that cards looks nice and attractive. Hope you will try it.

[PremiumCards]

This is definitely a familiar question that I get often. With so many stocks to choose from, it may seem hard to pick one. Here is a good way to look at it, glossy is no good for an attorney. They usually like the matte finish or uncoated stocks. Raised lettering is cool, but not done much these days. It's called thermography by the way. It's a process of printing and cooking the ink on the card so it bubbles up. The machines used are a bit large and intrusive for todays technology. Here are a few ideas. 1) You could do letterpress printing for texture. Printing on a letterpress, presses ink onto the cards with a die usually made of magnesium. You would use a thick card stock like 24pt uncoated or Crane. 2) Another suggestion for a smooth matte finish is a 16pt silk business card. The finish is smooth and well, silky. These you could add a silver or gold foil to and even a spot gloss with that. There's also a new technique called edge painting. This is a option of having the white edges painted in a color such as black, red, silver or gold, you name it. Anyhow, I hope this helped a bit. I'm new here and an expert in business cards. Cheers!

attorney

[demanna]

Hey there,
I have had to make many business cards in my day (plus wedding invites etc...) and Staples and Kinkos (for example) cannot compare to websites that let you make your own invitations or other items you need printed. They have awesome customer service and offer great deals. Hope this helps!

[VinusDavid]

Different companies have their own conditions regarding free business card printing services. Keep things simple and straightforward - It is also important to realize, that designs must be simple and straightforward. Play with unique material and green components.

[adam68]

I think the best way it to make it simple, beacuse it is your first time giving out business cards If you put too much on the business cards it can distract the customer

[ilovedesign]

PrintPlace.com can help you with everything you need and answer any of your questions about stock, paper quality, designs, etc. The prices are very reasonable and you can even get discounts and special offers. Check out the site for more details.

[Bobwhite]

Concentrate on the value you add to your product and make it visible in the logo, graphic design, or in plain words also don't forget to utilize the back of the business card You can prefer to put there something else which might be useful to your client- a map to your location, or a beautiful picture; an inspiring, motivational quote, or a great poem. The options are unlimited..You can take the tips for your future reference friends