Black Smooth Cardstock – 80# Cover Weight Art, DIY and Crafts

Create sleek, high-contrast designs with black smooth cardstock, featuring a refined, non-textured finish for a clean and professional look. This 80 lb cover weight cardstock is twice as thick as standard printer paper, offering durability and structure for invitations, business cards, and premium marketing materials. With 216 gsm and a .0118" caliper, this cardstock is thick enough for sturdy crafting and printing, while its deep black color provides striking contrast against metallic inks, foiling, and embossing.

Whether you're designing luxury invitations, high-impact presentations, or creative DIY projects, this black smooth cardstock delivers a polished and professional finish.

• Refined Smooth Finish: non-textured surface for a modern, professional look and enhanced print clarity
• Sturdy and Rigid: 80 lb cover weight provides durability, making it ideal for premium cards, menus, and presentation pieces
• Printer-Compatible: works with most inkjet printers; laser printers may require higher temperatures or slower speeds
• Deep Black Color: blends well with lighter-colored papers but is too dark for standard ink printing—best for metallics, foiling, and embossing

• Paper Weight: 80 lb cover weight, twice as thick as 28 lb printer paper or 70 lb text paper
• GSM & Thickness: 216 gsm with a .0118" caliper, offering substantial thickness for professional-quality projects
• Printer Compatibility: works with most inkjet printers; laser printers may require heat adjustments for best results
• Eco-Friendly Materials: made with 30% recycled content, acid-free, and lignin-free for archival-quality projects
• Color: deep black smooth—rich, solid black with a clean, polished finish

• Luxury Invitations & Event Stationery: ideal for weddings, corporate events, and high-end invitations
• Professional Business Materials: perfect for business cards, menus, and premium office stationery
• Marketing & Presentation Pieces: adds sophistication to brochures, reports, and corporate presentations
• DIY & Crafting Projects: great for scrapbooking, greeting cards, and creative paper crafts
• Specialty Printing: best for metallic ink printing, embossing, and foiling for an upscale look

Need a bulk order or a custom size? We’ve got you covered! Contact us for custom sizes and bulk pricing tailored to your project’s needs—whether for businesses, schools, or special events, we’ll ensure your vision comes to life.

• Check the heaviest paper your printer takes. It is in the manual or on the paper tray.
• Set the paper type to Cardstock or Heavy.
• If your printer has a rear or manual tray, feed one sheet at a time from there.
• Print one test sheet before the full run.

A smooth surface gives clean, even print for text and photos.

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Every order is cut to order, packed flat between chipboard front and back, and shrink wrapped.

• Most orders ship within one business day. Custom cuts can take a little longer.
• Free US shipping on orders over $100.

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