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Artist Trading Card (ATC) Paper & Cardstock

Create, print, and trade miniature works of art with premium ATC paper from Red River Paper.

Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are small, collectible works of art measuring 2.5" x 3.5", the same size as standard playing cards. Artists create and exchange these miniature artworks as a way to share their creativity, experiment with new techniques, and connect with other artists.

Whether you're printing original illustrations, digital artwork, photography, collage elements, or decorative backgrounds, Red River Paper offers inkjet papers with sharp detail, rich color, and a range of paper weights, textures, and finishes for your Artist Trading Card projects.

Find the right paper for your Artist Trading Cards.

  • Smooth Matte Cardstock: Create sturdy Artist Trading Cards with clean detail, vivid color, and a smooth, non-glossy finish. A versatile choice for printed ATC designs, illustrations, and decorative card fronts. For cards with artwork on the front and artist information, titles, dates, or decorative designs on the back, choose a double-sided inkjet paper.
  • Textured Fine Art Papers: Give your miniature artwork a traditional fine art look with textured inkjet papers. Ideal for reproducing watercolor paintings, drawings, vintage illustrations, and other artwork where surface texture adds character.
  • Photo & Specialty Finishes: Explore satin, luster, and specialty papers for photographic ATCs, colorful digital artwork, and creative designs that benefit from a distinctive finish.

Print multiple ATC designs on larger inkjet sheets, trim them to the standard 2.5" x 3.5" size, and get ready to share your creativity. Whether you're making cards for an artist exchange, a creative challenge, or your personal collection, Red River Paper helps bring your Artist Trading Card ideas to life.

Polar Matte 330

Name Change: Formerly 88lb. Polar Matte

This heavy card stock paper brings you professional quality in every sense of the meaning - from the coating to the base stock, Polar is the go-to photo matte when you want the best.

  • Surface: Smooth matte
  • Tone: Bright white
  • Weight: 330 gsm / 88lb.
  • Thickness: 15 mil

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Polar Matte 230

Name Change: Formerly 60lb. Polar Matte

Polar Matte 230 is a professional-grade photo matte paper designed for exceptional tonal control and detail. Its soft white surface provides excellent ink holdout, making it a trusted choice for high-quality photographic and artistic printing.

  • Surface: Smooth matte
  • Tone: Bright white
  • Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
  • Thickness: 10 mil

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Polar Matte 230 Double-Sided

Name Change: Formerly 60lb. Polar Matte Double-sided

Polar Matte 230 Double-Sided is a professional-grade archival matte paper designed for high-quality printing on both sides. From its finely tuned coating to its premium base stock, it delivers consistent, reliable results for photographic and artistic work.

  • Surface: Smooth matte - Double-sided
  • Tone: Bright white
  • Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
  • Thickness: 11 mil

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Aurora Art White 300®

Aurora White is a 100% cotton fiber, semi-smooth (hot press) fine art and photography paper. Aurora White features a brighter white shade for crisp color tones, semi-smooth surface, an acid-free base stock and coating. Made in the USA.

  • Surface: Hot Press (semi-smooth)
  • Tone: White
  • Weight: 300 gsm
  • Thickness: 18 mil

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Palo Duro Etching 315

Palo Duro Etching 315 gives you the classic look of a fine photographic art print. The surface adds just the right amount of texture to your print and will not distract from the details you worked so hard to capture.

  • Surface: Cold Press (textured)
  • Tone: Warm White
  • Weight: 315 gsm
  • Thickness: 20 mil

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UltraPro Luster 300

UltraPro Luster produces professional quality results and works with virtually any type of photographic subject. Because it is heavier and thicker than a typical photo lab paper, your prints will feel more substantial and will resist handling wear.

  • Surface: Satin deep texture
  • Paper: Bright white
  • Weight: 300 gsm / 80lb.
  • Thickness: 11.6 mil

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Looking for other creative card projects? Explore our ACEO paper for miniature art prints and collectible editions, or our proxy card paper for custom gaming cards and playtesting.

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