Does the cardboard have a glossy coating on it? I am planning to stamp onto the cardboard with ink stamps and want to make sure the ink won't smear!
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It is NOT a glossy surface. A carefully applied stamp should work just fine.
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I would say semi gloss, closer to a dull finish than a glossy finish. I think ink stamps will be fine just allow drying time. I use a sharpie or ball point pen for marking. For the price this is a good deal. Good luck and please let us know if they work for your application.
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Mary - the sleeve does not have a glossy coat on it, and a stamp should adhere well.~Rob
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They appear to have a semi-gloss. Should be OK with stamps, however I use labels Order some and give it a whirl.
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Very slightly glossy but not bad -- I wrote on these with permanent marker, and they only smudged if I touched it immediately.
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No. The paper is not glossy. So far, it has not smeared, and I occasionally do two-sided printing. The only time I had a smear issue is when I printed on standard envelopes. A call to Canon (I have a Pixma inkjet printer) and they suggested changing my settings when I print envelopes. Their suggestion worked perfectly. After I printed my envelopes, I went back to my normal settings. Canon support is excellent, even for Canon products beyond warranty. If you have a smearing issue, I suggest calling the printer manufacturer. Hope this is helpful.
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I have an inkjet and they haven't smudged yet. I'm sure they would if they got wet...but just standard use I've had no issues with smudging.
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Yes, they print great for matte finish, I wish they had a gloss finish for a more professional look. I use thse all the time to make greeting cards
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It's glossy. Definitely glossy. And super sharp and clear. I love this paper.
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This is not paper. It's thin sheets of vinyl (plastic, if you will). It can be put in the printer, but when I did it, it smeared. I have an ink jet printer, maybe a lazar printer might give you better results. Maybe with practice, there might be a way to do it without smearing.
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It's a little glossy but I was able to write on it with a Sharpie. Just make sure it dries completely so it doesn't smudge.
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Hi Mara, Yes you can write on Avery labels with ballpoint pen and ink without smudging. (ink such as "Unipen waterproof ink pen") regards Alex
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I don't think your ink will smear. I used a Sharpie. And I don't really think stains would be a problem. The labels are made of a plastic of some sort. The problem might be that the labels don't shrink neatly, so you may have wrinkles on the surface. You might be able to find a way to get the results you want, though.
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I haven't experienced any smearing on regular paper or matte card stock. They don't bleed, but you can see it through the other side of thin paper.
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Although I haven't tried them specifically on glossy paper, I have tried them on several non-paper surfaces (such as a semi-gloss canvas). If you give the ink ample time to dry (will be tacky after just a few minutes and then totally dry after several hours) then it will likely not smear. However, if I went back to the canvases that I've done with them and wiped a damp cloth across, I'm rather certain the ink would smudge, so I do not believe that the ink is waterproof.
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I have not noticed any coating as they have a matte finish. There is a smooth finish but not slick or glossy. I have never had any problem with using an ink jet printer and never any smearing of ink on the cards I use. I've used this product for many years and am completely satisfied.
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I think it would be glossy enough, but be sure to have a laser printer because this paper does not work in an inkjet printer! The ink slides off!!!
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They do not smear on paper or porous surfaces , but do on non-porous surfaces such as plastic, metal, painted wood, etc. If you leave the pen in one place, it will bleed through to the other side, but in normal writing, it won't (on regular paper). If you are using very thin paper (tissue paper, onion skin paper, etc.) it will bleed through, just like any other marker.
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I stamped one to ck for you. The ink does not dry but then I applied embossing powder and heated it. It embossed wonderfully. It would be an extra step for you but it will be very impressive!
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There's no sheen or gloss. It's just a good sturdy matte finish. Great for making homemade cards.
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This stamp comes with a water based ink that does not dry. It works great on paper because it soaks into the paper and stays there. It cannot be used on metal, plastic or any other non-porous material. It will never dry.