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card details
inktopaperpress postcards are commercially printed on a variety of papers, depending on the commercial printer (moo.com or artifact uprising). i wish i could stay local (chaffee printer), but that’s hard with such small runs.
artifact uprising offers a soft, artful version of the cards: 120# acid-free archival mohawk superfine paper (uncoated eggshell with a matte white finish) ~ sturdy but soft, with a slight texture & good color reproduction (4”x6”).
the back of the artifact cards are manually ink-stamped with only the inktopaperpress url & logo.
currently, i am more likely to use moo.com. they create good color and detail. though both commercial printers are good, i find moo.com more accessible. their paper: 16-17 pt, sturdy, gloss or matte. usually matte for me.
the front of the moo cards may sometimes carry attribution details in small print on the side or bottom, over the image. my logo and URL are printed on the back.
the historical portion of this project happens mainly on this website, not the cards (inktopaperpress.com, aka venerablevintagepress.com). you will find the links to historical information here, as well as a link to the original downloadable image on another site.
the aim is to include attribution details (name of the piece, date, & artist’s name) for all cards via links from original image back to source.
ordering
all images on the inktopaperpress site are available as cards, but to keep them accessible, this is a print-on-demand operation. some cards will stay in stock & be available quickly, but many will have a delay.
eventually i’ll set up shop, but for now, please ︎ me if you’re interested in purchasing a card(s). And please be aware ~the uncivil times cards & posters are free.
individual cards can be ordered, but a set of three is cheaper.
~ one card: $.50 (including envelope) + $.50 shipping
~ a set of three cards (including envelopes): $1.00 + $.75 shipping.
i’m happy to exchange a card if you’d like to pay for return shipping. if you’re a new customer & would like to view before buying, let me know ~ i’ll send a free sample.
the orders are well packaged for shipping. the postcards you order travel well through the mail as is, but upon request, i’ll send a kraft (brown paper) envelope for each card.
sustainability
both artifact uprising & moo.com, according to their website & staff, are committed to the principles of sustainable products and process. however, neither company is fully successful, but they’ve taken steps and are trying to be eco-friendly.
the system isn’t perfect ~ i’m learning as i go. Eventually, i hope to find a local printer committed & able to do small print runs on recycled stock, using good inks, & able to render images with a digital press.
both artifact uprising & moo.com, according to their website & staff, are committed to the principles of sustainable products and process. however, neither company is fully successful, but they’ve taken steps and are trying to be eco-friendly.
the system isn’t perfect ~ i’m learning as i go. Eventually, i hope to find a local printer committed & able to do small print runs on recycled stock, using good inks, & able to render images with a digital press.