What Weight Is Bazzill Cardstock

What Weight Is Bazzill Cardstock
If you’re new to paper crafting, deciding what type of paper to buy can be confusing
and intimidating. Bazzill is one of the top brands of cardstock for paper crafters,
partly because it is so versatile. People love the Bazzill cardstock line because no
matter what project you are working on, there is a Bazzill paper weight and texture
for you!
When considering what weight is Bazzill cardstock and determining which is best
for your project, it’s important to know a bit of terminology so you can answer the
question, what paper is best for my project. Here’s some of the basics you should
know:
PAPER WEIGHT: Paper is categorized by weight (lbs) The higher the weight, the
thicker the paper. 80 lb paper is great for die-cutting and machine cutting and is
great for layering on your cards and scrapbook pages. You can use 80 lb paper for
a card base, but 100lb card stock is probably a better option, as it’s sturdy enough
to hold up to all kinds of techniques.
PAPER GSM: (grams per square meter) This is just another measurement of paper
weight. The higher the GSM, the thicker the paper. GSM and lb are used
interchangeably depending on the country you are buying from.
PAPER FINISH: This is basically the “feel” of the paper, or the finish texture. Some
paper is smooth, others are grasscloth or canvas (fabric like) and others are just
textured. 12×12 Cardstock Shop carries all kinds of cardstock finishes. Finish is
important when it comes to your project, because there are certain instances where
smooth paper is important, such as stamping or painting. But for layering or diecutting, you may want a textured finish to give your project some extra dimension.
There are 4 main types of Bazzill cardstock that we carry.
Each Bazzill paper option is:
 12 x 12 inch size
 Solid core (meaning the inside of the paper matches the outside – important
when cutting or tearing the paper)
 Acid and lignin free (safe for scrapbooking)
Bazzill Mono:
80 lb weight with a canvas finish on one side, smooth on the reverse.
This cardstock is great for layering, die-cutting sentiments, paper piecing and
machine cutting larger images. This paper is a great choice when you want the
added dimension of textured paper. It tears and folds well.
Bazzill Fourz:
80 lb weight with a grasscloth texture on one side, smooth on the other.
A step up in the texture department from Bazzill Mono and still great for layering,
die-cutting, scrapbook pages, and machine cutting less intricate images. It tears
and folds well. Both Bazzill Fourz and Bazzill Mono are favorites of scrapbookers
because they have such a gorgeous texture.
Bazzill Smoothies:
80lb weight with a smooth texture.
Holds up to stamping and die-cutting well, great for machine cutting too. Can be
heat embossed with very minimal warping. (purple photo)
Bazzill Card Shoppe:
100lb weight with a smooth calendar finish.
Bazzill Card Shoppe is super sturdy for card bases and is perfect for a one layer
card, as it can stand up to heat embossing, stamping, die-cutting, copic coloring
and inking techniques.This is good paper for cake topper backings as well as
handmade banners, or anything that needs to be sturdy. I do recommend scoring
before folding as it can crack when folded free hand.
Additional Specialty Bazzill Papers:
Beyond the four main types of Bazzill paper, we carry Bazzill specialty cardstock as
well, to add that something extra to your projects.
Bazzill Bling: 80lb with a shimmery mica coating (pearlized look) on a canvas
texture.
Bazzill Dotted Swiss: 80 lb with a raised embossed dot on one side, slight
debossing on the reverse. (bunny card or bunny basket)
Bazzill Mylar: A colored acetate-like paper, great for shaker cards and layering on
cake toppers.
Bazzill Trends: 100lb smooth cardstock with a monochromatic pattern in marble or
plaid. Also comes with monochromatic foil dots.
So if you’ve been wondering what weight is Bazzill cardstock, this helpful article
should answer that question for you and help you determine which Bazzill paper is
best for your project.