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    GF Smith · Colorplan

    Colorplan Slate

    slate. 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
    ShadeSlate
    Weight350 gsm
    Surfacesmooth
    Dyed throughYes, coloured edge when cut

    Techniques we run on it

    • Foil stamping
    • Blind deboss
    • Emboss
    • Spot UV
    • Screen printing
    • Painted edges
    • Foiled edges

    How it behaves in production

    • GF Smith Colorplan Slate: smooth uncoated European stock, dyed through to the core.
    • Foil sits like jewellery on this shade: keep coverage restrained.

    Common questions

    Is Colorplan Slate dyed through?
    Yes. The colour runs through the sheet, so the cut edge matches the face.
    Which print methods and finishes work on Colorplan Slate?
    We offer Foil stamping, Blind deboss, Emboss, Spot UV, Screen printing, Painted edges, Foiled edges.
    What weights do you stock Colorplan Slate 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 Slate + Black Holo Gemstone · L6-003A

    Black Holo Gemstone reads clean on Colorplan Slate — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the slate ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Colorplan Slate + Black Linen Beam · L6-051

    Black Linen Beam reads clean on Colorplan Slate — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the slate ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Colorplan Slate + Black Square Grid · L6-057

    Black Square Grid reads clean on Colorplan Slate — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the slate ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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