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    GF Smith · Colorplan

    Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White)

    china white. 350 gsm, smooth surface, dyed through to the core.

    The colour shown here is an on-screen approximation. Paper shifts under different light, order a sample before you lock a shade.

    Specifications

    RangeGF Smith
    CollectionColorplan
    ShadeLimestone (formerly China White)
    Weight350 gsm
    Surfacesmooth
    Dyed throughYes, coloured edge when cut

    Techniques we run on it

    • Letterpress
    • Foil stamping
    • Blind deboss
    • Emboss
    • Flat digital / offset
    • Painted edges
    • Foiled edges

    How it behaves in production

    • GF Smith Colorplan China White: smooth uncoated European stock, dyed through to the core.
    • Light enough that letterpress behaves normally: no darkening caveat needed.
    • Foil against this shade reads soft and modern; matte metallics especially.

    Common questions

    Is Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) dyed through?
    Yes. The colour runs through the sheet, so the cut edge matches the face.
    Which print methods and finishes work on Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White)?
    We offer Letterpress, Foil stamping, Blind deboss, Emboss, Flat digital / offset, Painted edges, Foiled edges.
    What weights do you stock Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) in?
    350 gsm.
    Can I see it before I order?
    Yes. Screens flatten texture and shift colour. Ask for a physical sample before choosing your stock.

    Pairs beautifully with

    Three combinations that hold up on press. Open one and the Studio starts with the stock, the foil and the ink already locked in.

    Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) + Silver Scattered Dots · L2-056

    Silver Scattered Dots reads clean on Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the china white ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) + Silver Square Grid · L2-057

    Silver Square Grid reads clean on Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the china white ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) + Silver Light Dots · L2-058

    Silver Light Dots reads clean on Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the china white ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

    Compatibility matrix

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