Printing your Products can sometime require a good amount of knowledge to effectively get what you want as a finished product. We’re compiling a host of information here to help that experience be fruitful for you! We’ll be constantly adding to this FAQ, so check back if you need something answered. If you don’t see your answer here, feel free to email us at orders@artistexpress.net and we can help answer your questions and build this knowledgebase!
Stock Types
Depending on what you want to produce, it is important to select the right stock! For best results, some stocks may require special artwork setup, such as the metallic and holofoil stocks.
Be sure to pick the best stock for your order to get the best in printing and satisfaction.
100# Text Stock
- Most commonly used stock for comic book covers
70# Gloss Text Stock
- Most commonly used stock for comic book interiors with a glossy finish
60# Matte Text Stock
- Used for comic book interiors for those who prefer something as close to newsprint as they can get via digital printing.
100# Matte Card Stock
- Best for lineart, watercolor or hand drawn artwork.
100# Gloss Card Stock
- Best for digital art, digitally colored art or photography.
- Upgrade for comic book covers for a more premium feel.
- For prints, rolls easier for shipping versus the 111# Gloss Card Stock.
111# Gloss Card Stock
- Most commonly used stock for prints.
- Best for digital art, digitally colored art or photography.
- Heavier weight gloss stock allows for better presentation at conventions and shows.
Gold, Silver or Pearl Metallic Card Stock
- Vibrant stock that accentuates artwork with a metallic finish.
- Artwork will pop off the sheet depending on color bias. If your artwork features more gold, use the gold metallic stock. If it features more silver, use the silver metallic stock. The pearl metallic stock is a neutral finish that accentuates all colors, and gives the image a nice sheen.
- Popular stock used for premium comic book variant covers.
- White areas of the artwork or whiter areas will show more of the paper finish, so setup your artwork accordingly.
Holofoil Card Stock
- Vibrant stock that accentuates the artwork with a reflective rainbow foil finish.
- Very popular stock used for premium comic book variant covers.
- White areas of the artwork or whiter areas will show more of the paper finish, so setup your artwork accordingly.