Use Smooth White Cardstock to Protect and Store Photos
Photos stick together and curl when you stack them in a box. A sheet of 80lb smooth white cardstock between prints keeps them flat and apart. PAS uses ours that way and likes how the sheets pull out of the pack. Her review and a few tips are below.
Why a cardstock separator protects prints
A firm sheet between photos blocks the rubbing that scratches a glossy finish. The weight keeps prints flat, so the edges do not curl over months in a drawer.
PAS noted the part that makes it easy:
"The individual sheets are easy to get out of the package to place in between your photos."
Sheets that lift out one at a time save you from peeling stuck pages while you sort a stack of prints.
How to layer photos for storage
Lay one print, then one sheet, then the next print. Match the cardstock size to your photos so nothing sticks out past the edge. For 4x6 prints, order White Smooth Cardstock cut to 4x6 and skip the trimming.
A note on long-term storage
Keep photos out of heat and direct sun. Smooth white cardstock works as a separator and as a backing board for shipping prints flat. For framed or gifted photos, it doubles as a clean mat backer.
FAQ
Will cardstock keep my photos from sticking?
Yes. One sheet between prints stops them from sticking and curling.
What size should the sheets be?
Match your photo size. We cut to 4x6, 5x7, and more than 30 other sizes.
Protect your prints
Order White Smooth 80lb Cardstock in your photo size. Free shipping over $100, and every order ships flat with chipboard backing. See more in Scrapbooking & DIY Crafts.
Colton Carnley
thunderboltpaper.com
