The art of paper: choosing your card stock

At Pedernales Ridge, we believe the foundation of any fine art card is the perfect paper. Here are the specifications on the 4 different types of card stock we have chosen to use. Together with our archival pigment ink,  the results are exceptional fine art cards.

Matte magic: elegance without the glare

Art White Natural (Matte) Museum Grade Paper

Made in the USA using 100% cotton. Our Art White Natural 300 brings elegance, warmth, and nuance to  our greeting cards.

Ideal For:

  • Those seeking a warm tone smooth cotton photo and art paper
  • Those who want a heavyweight cotton paper

Specifications

  • Paper Weight: 300gsm / 80lb
  • Thickness: 18 mil
  • Coating: Microporous coated
  • Color: Natural White
  • Type: 100% Cotton rag content base stock. ISO 9706 and ANSI Z 39.48-1992 (Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials)
  • Surface: Semi-smooth
  • Optical Brighteners? No

Art White (Matte) Archival Grade Paper

Made in the USA using 100% cotton,  Art White 300 brings elegance and nuance to our greeting cards. This acid-free paper features a pleasing white tone, smooth surface, and minimal optical brightener content.

Ideal for:

  • Those seeking a brighter white smooth cotton photo and art paper
  • Those who want a heavyweight cotton paper
  • Prints intended for long term display

Specifications

  • Paper: 100% Cotton rag content base stock. ISO 9706 and ANSI Z 39.48-1992 (Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials)
  • Paper Weight: 300gsm
  • Thickness: 18mil
  • Coated: Microporous coated both sides
  • Color: Bright White
  • Surface: Semi-smooth
  • Acidity: Acid Free
  • Brighteners: Minimal Brighteners

Bright White (Matte) Archival Grade Paper

Specifications

  • Paper Weight: 330gsm / 88lb.
  • Thickness: 15mil
  • Coating: Microporous photo matte coated
  • Surface: Ultra smooth, non-reflective surface
  • Color: Bright white
  • Optical Brighteners? Yes
  • Paper: 100% pure alpha cellulose base stock
  • Acidity: Acid Free

Bright White Linen (Matte) Archival Grade Paper

Specifications

  • Paper: 100% alpha cellulose base stock
  • Acid-free base stock. Acid-free coating.
  • Paper Weight: 230gsm / 60 lb.
  • Thickness: 10 mil
  • Coated: Yes
  • Color: Bright white
  • Surface: Linen texture

 

Glossy brilliance: colors that pop

Blue White (High Gloss) Archival Grade Paper

Specifications

  • Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
  • Thickness: 10 mil
  • Coating: Microporous
  • Color: Brilliant blue white
  • Type: Alpha-cellulose (tree fiber) and cast coated

Enduring quality:

archival & museum

grade paper

 

 These premium papers are designed for longevity, ensuring your fine art cards resist fading and degradation over time, preserving their beauty for the next generation. For Pedernales Ridge, delivering enduring quality is paramount, and these card stocks are a testament to that commitment.