![]() Up to 200 sheets of 48lb or 250 sheets of 29lb vellum will fit in one Priority Mail Flat Rate shipping envelope for combined shipping with no extra postage charge. Glama Natural is FSC® Certified, Elemental Chlorine Free, Lignin Free, Acid Free and Recyclable. Vellum is a delicate paper that is best stored in a flat, dry place. ~ Use “transparency” mode in your paper type settings if your printer has it ~ Let the ink dry completely before stacking printed sheets or handling the vellum. This will lay down the least amount of ink possible, making it harder for the ink to smear. ~ Select “economy”, “draft” or “speed” print mode (depending on the specific machine). You can simply place the paper in the printer as you would any regular paper and print your document or text onto it. Our vellum will work on most inkjet and laser printers. If you need a different quantity than this listing, please convo me and I can create a custom listing for your desired quantity! The translucency allows a perfect amount of light to show through and illuminate the image. The second picture is an example of a project where the vellum was printed and used as a centerpiece with a candle lighting the printed vellum image. Printed invitation inserts/supplements (think little direction cards, registry cards, additional info, etc.) Though 48 lb vellum is not a completely sheer overlay, heavyweight 48lb vellum has a lot of other great uses! It is thick enough to be used as a lightweight, stand-alone invitation card, or it also works well as a sturdy backer, wrap, top layer, etc. It is moderately heavy, rigid, and should be scored before folding to avoid cracking along the fold. weight is more substantial than the lighter weight vellum. Although the word vellum used to refer only to a type of paper made from calfskin, modern vellum is made from cotton and wood pulp. ![]() Printed vellum can also be lighted from behind to create a beautifully illuminated image. The transparent (translucent) properties allow you to use it as a separate beautiful paper on its own or as an overlay on top of another image that you can see underneath the vellum, or even for tracing designs. Vellum is a versatile paper that works perfectly for everything from card making to scrap booking, or anything you can imagine!. Do not use sharp tools when folding and scoring.48 pound Heavy Weight Vellum Paper - 8 1/2 x 11 inchesĪvailable in quantities of 50, 100, 150, 200, or 250 Sheets The matrix channel should be a minimum width of 2.5 times the caliper of the sheet, plus 0.028”, usually 0.040” or 0.050”. Start with a 2 point rounded channel score. FOLDING AND SCORING:Īlways fold, score and bind with the grain direction. A slightly dull but clean-edged blade with a 23º-bevel angle is ideal. CUTTING:ĭo not use a newly sharpened blade when cutting Glama Natural products as it may chip. Consult your varnish supplier and pre-test for compatibility. Apply 100% VOC-free varnish after the underlying ink is dry. VARNISH:Ī clear, overprint varnish can be used to seal the sheet and reduce curling when Glama Natural is used as a cover, wrap, free-hanging application or when very heavy ink coverage is applied to one side of the paper. If the job requires offset spray, use coated spray of normal fineness. Solid or multiple color bars can be used to assist in removing water and aid in ink set time. Given the non-porous property of Glama Natural, excess water won’t be absorbed or removed from the blanket. Run the ink-water balance at an absolute minimum. Avoid using on-press heat and drying systems. We recommend printing in small lifts and frequent airing of lifts. Should you experience a curl problem it is most likely temperature – or humidity – related. If the bindery has a different climate than the pressroom, allow the paper to acclimatize to those conditions. Pressroom conditions should be as close as possible to 68 degrees and 45-60% relative humidity. Also keep Glama Natural covered during drying, between passes and prior to any finishing work. It is essential to let the paper acclimatize in the press room for a minimum of 24 hours – longer during cold weather. ![]() Keep Glama Natural wrapped in mill packaging until the moment of printing. Ask your ink manufacturer about Glama Natural products specifically. Normal heatset and UV inks have printed successfully on Glama Natural and eliminate drying time. In-plant ink formulation is not recommended. ![]() Ink with higher than recommended solvent content may cause ink-set difficulties. INKS:įor optimum results, we recommend low-solvent (0-5%), oil-based inks that dry by oxidation. ![]() We recommend you pre-test all procedures prior to press time to ensure you achieve the desired results. Glama Natural® Translucent Printing Papers are easy to print on when following these simple hints. ![]()
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