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    Colorplan Claret — claret paper swatch

    GF Smith · Colorplan

    Colorplan Claret

    claret. 350 gsm, smooth surface, dyed through to the core.

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

    Specifications

    MillGF Smith, United Kingdom
    CollectionColorplan
    ShadeClaret
    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 Claret — smooth uncoated European stock, dyed through to the core.
    • Because it is dyed through, a cut edge, deboss, or die-cut aperture shows the SAME colour as the face — never a white core.
    • Surface is smooth and matte with a faint natural tooth. Never render it coated, glossy, or laminated.
    • Foil sits like jewellery on this shade — keep coverage restrained.
    • Letterpress ink is semi-translucent: on this shade it reads tone-on-tone and darker. Only recommend when that darkening is the intent.

    Common questions

    Is Colorplan Claret dyed through?
    Yes. The colour runs all the way through the sheet, so a cut, debossed, or die-cut edge shows the same claret as the face — no white core.
    Can you letterpress on Colorplan Claret?
    We do not recommend letterpress on Colorplan Claret. For light type on this stock we use foil stamping instead, which is opaque and sits cleanly on the surface.
    What weights do you stock Colorplan Claret in?
    350 gsm. Heavier weights can usually be duplexed to order — ask and we will confirm before quoting.
    Can I see it before I order?
    Yes, and you should. Screens flatten texture and shift colour. We send physical samples of any stock in this directory before you commit.

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    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 Claret paper swatch

    Colorplan Claret + CHENHUI Pigment Matte Blush

    CHENHUI Pigment Matte Blush reads clean on Colorplan Claret — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the claret ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

    Colorplan ClaretCHENHUI Pigment Matte Blush

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    Colorplan Claret + CHENHUI Standard Metallic (M series) Bright Silver

    CHENHUI Standard Metallic (M series) Bright Silver reads clean on Colorplan Claret — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the claret ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

    Colorplan ClaretCHENHUI Standard Metallic (M series) Bright Silver

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    Colorplan Claret paper swatch

    Colorplan Claret + CHENHUI Matte Silver

    CHENHUI Matte Silver reads clean on Colorplan Claret — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the claret ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

    Colorplan ClaretCHENHUI Matte Silver

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