Paper For Invitations Etc.

[c8murph]

Hello! I am new to calligraphy (I started in June 2016). I practice quite a bit, and hope to eventually use the skill as a side business addressing and designing invitations / cards. When you do work for clients, where do you buy your paper? Do you buy it online, if so which websites are best? Or can I find good stationary at a store like Michaels?

 

I appreciate any help. Thank you!

[Octo]

Perhaps you would find help if you repost in the Caligraphy Discussions forum.

[drv1913]

I always buy big sheets of paper and cardstock from my local art supply store and cut them to the size I need. This is a bit cheaper and allows me a much better selection to choose from. (I have my own paper cutter at home, purchased many years ago and still going strong after almost daily use.) At the moment, I am totally digging Canson cardstock. It is just the right thickness for all kinds of cards, and it comes in lots of pretty colors. I make my own envelopes, too, out of thinner paper or novelty paper - whatever coordinates well.

 

I don't really order that much, but occasionally I do get things from John Neal Bookseller. They have lots of paper and other things for calligraphers, and you can shop online or mail order.

[Bookman]

I'm not a professional, but I do make my own greeting/post/holiday cards. The best I've found is Strathmore Bristol Smooth Surface paper from the 300 series or 400 series. You can buy either in large sheets or the 300 series in a drawing pad format with a firm back, 20 9" x 12" sheets inside. Michaels sells both.