Reccomended Paper For Calendars

[ianbarber]

I have been asked to produce a 2015 Calendar of a selection of my Black and White Photographs.

I would like to print using Matte Black ink is possible and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on paper stock thickness suitable for calendars.

 

[18%grey]

I had a little dabble making calendars and shelved the idea for a while.

I had a problem with them curling outward and hated how they looked.

Then I was using Glossy or Satin paper, now I only use Matt.

I came to the conclusion that the curling was toward the coated side of the paper.

I plan to try Matt paper that is coated on both sides when time permits.

If this would be an issue for you as well, it would be wise to experiment with different media.

 

[Paul-H]

Depending on the quantity it might be a better option to find a calendar printing company to use rather than printing them yourself.

Paul

 

[ianbarber]

I have printed the calendars on some 230gsm Archival Matte paper through a template I made for Lightroom which so far seems to hold its shape quite well.

All I need to do now is source a cheap binder.

 

[18%grey]

It would be good to know how you get on and what results you get.

I'm using similar matte papers as you from Olmec and St Cuthberts.

Although I would not recommend St Cuthberts for calendars. Fantastic paper but to curly.

 

[stryvya]

Depending on the quantity it might be a better option to find a calendar printing company to use rather than printing them yourself.

Paul

Have a look here, says they will do it all for free and then offer them for sale.

http://www.calvendo.co.uk/