How Colored Constructions Paper Different From Colored Cardstock
If you are just getting started in the crafting world, you might be wondering what is the difference between colored cardstock and colored construction paper? Though both come in a variety of colors and are typically used for crafts, there are some major differences. Construction paper is typically used in classrooms and on kids craft projects. It’s not much thicker than regular paper and has a fibrous, rough feel. Cardstock on the other hand is the grown up version of construction paper. It’s much thicker than construction paper and much higher quality. In fact, the quality is probably the biggest difference between cardstock and construction paper. You can stamp, paint, fold, glue and die cut cardstock with professional looking results, whereas the same techniques on construction paper would bleed and soak into the paper much more and the risk of tearing while folding is much greater. Cardstock is generally 60#-100# weight. What are the Different Types of Cardstock...