If you want samples of any of the manufacturers, just order an item from my shop lol. You can contact me on my website with questions if needed, happy to help :)
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My Order Settings are the auto fill ones: 2x8", 14pt Gloss, Full Color Both Sides, 1000 count, No Rounded Corners (I do it myself, see studio section) High Gloss UV Coating Both Sides
Bookmarks - GotPrint
$10 for me, $10 for you. They have promos like 50 stickers for $29 or $19, so wait for those.
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I use sticker app for my dotty holo glitter-looking effect stickers (e.g. my emergency glitter sticker in my shop)
I use light glossy cardstock, but you can order their sample pack for free! Their holo is nice too
Art Prints - CatPrint: Wedding, Art Prints, Business, & Greeting Cards | CatPrint
I usually do 4x6 since that's standard in the US.
Postcards - GotPrint
I do the standard size 14pt uncoated full color front blank back. Being able to write info for customers on the backs at vendor events is a good for my marketing.
Business Cards - GotPrint
I use the samples and get them 10/$9 or wait for a sale 50/$29. Use my link and we each get $10 free 😊
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I've done a couple rounds of acrylic pins with sticker mule. They weren't a good fit for my store, but they can be an affordable alternative to enamel pins. I sprayed the backs of mine with clear acrylic spray.
Acrylic Pins - $10 for me $10 for you with this link | Sticker Mule
This is the glue I recommend for making note pads.
It prints up to 13x19, Scans up to 11x17, has 2 trays, and breaths life into my art business. This is the second epson workforce I've had. My first one lasted me 5 years after vigorous use; still works, its a family printer now. He's retired.
My Printer That I LOVE -Epson Workforce Pro WF-7840 Wireless All-in-One Wide-Format Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13" x 19", Copy, Scan and Fax, 50-Page ADF, 500-sheet Paper Capacity, 4.3" Screen
This is the paper I use for patreon prints and mini prints!
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GLOSSY (5x7)
This is the paper I've used since 2012 to make art prints. I use the 8x10 and the 11x14
Art Prints (Photo Paper) - Arista-II RC Lustre Inkjet Paper - 252gsm 8x10/100 Sheets
These are the bags are used to make my sticker mystery packs, as well as package regular stickers