Thick paper stock for coasters?

[cdiesel]

What the heck could I use to print some coasters? Looking for the thick, porous style you would see in restaraunts..

 

[signswi]

I'd guess it's some sort of sheet cork (probably synth cork these days) product with a coated paper print side for use with flatbeds, no idea where you'd get it though. Or do you mean the stuff that's just like 20 pressure laminated sheets of paper? Either way, check with flatbed suppliers.

 

[cdiesel]

Yeah, I think the laminated paper would work.

 

[RycckG]

It is called pulpboard... here is one source.. If you are looking for large qty, you should be able to find it searching for chipboard and solid fibre manufactures
http://www.aceartsupplies.com/Modeling_Pulp_Board-p-1200486.html?source=googlebase

 

[BigfishDM]

http://tms-plotters-store.com/Coasters/Drink-Coasters/flypage.tpl.html

This is what you should use! A case of 250 sheets is about $142.00 and you can do 9 per sheet but you have to run through a laser printer. I deal direct with them if you need any more info.

 

[300mphGraphics]

You could try Kelly Paper. There are 2 in Phoenix. You can get .022 White Claycoated Chipboard that would print great on the flatbed and cut on the Zund. One 112 piece bundle of 23"x35" sheets is $81-ish. Less than $60 if you use my account. Product code 33627B. The stores probably only stock the 8½x11 size, but you could get a sample. The parent size sheets would likely be next day from LA.

Tom

 

[cdiesel]

Thanks guys.. the stuff we're looking for is too thick to run through a laser.. and I'm not finding any sheets larger than 16x16.. I'm not sure how small our flatbed will run, but 16x16 is probably pushing it.

 

[cdiesel]

Thanks Tom! I just looked at their site and they've got multiple thicknesses up to .100. I'll call for some samples.

 

[300mphGraphics]

You're welcome. I get 10% off trade pricing if it helps.

 

[Salmoneye]

There are printers that specialize in printing these by the gazzillions, can't give you a name at the moment but I say sub it out.