Originally Posted by millie  |
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hi not sure who to ask, i m new to the site and have not ordered YET, i have been looking at the metallic effect sheets, but not sure how they would print out.. i have tried to copy shop bought sheets that have metallic finish to them, but they turn out either a very dull grey(silver) or muddy yellow(gold).. etc.. can you help or advise who can...
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Hi Millie.
Printing out a sheet with metallic effect is never going to look the same as a shop bought sheet that has a metallic finish, such as gold or silver mirror board. At least, there's no way to get the same results as far as I'm aware. The effect seen on a metallic effect sheet is created by the putting down different shades of colour by your printer. The exact result you get will depend on both your printer and inks, as well as the paper you print onto. Glossy paper, or paper with a special finish, will give you a different effect to printing on ordinary "photocopy" paper.
I'd recommend putting one or two of the metallic effect sheets you are interested in into your basket with an assortment of other types of card sheets and having a play with different cards and paper to see if you like the effect.
GG