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A Closer Look At Savanna Paper
A Paper As Exciting As Africa
Since the August 2009 product launch, LCI's new Savanna brand papers have received a lot of attention. Creative people around the world are finding ways to incorporate this unique woodgrain paper into their projects.
Imagine heavyweight cardstocks with a striking woodgrain finish. Savanna woodgrain papers are available in warm earth and wood colors, Bubinga, Glowing Makassar, Limba, and Tindalo. A paper as exciting as Africa, Savanna has the distinction of being the paper industry's first wood embossing with the character of real wood.
Paper Manufactured By Gmund
Savanna is manufactured in the Bavarian village of Gmund, home of the historic Gmund paper mill. I caught up with Anja Wackerhage in Germany and Tara Pagano in Gmund's North American office and asked them to tell me more about the distinctive Savanna woodgrain papers. Here is what they told me:
Savanna Is Natural
GMUND Savanna is a tribute to the African landscape, showing passion of feelings, colors and structures.
- 8 natural created colours.
- The warm earthy shades of Africa melt into the soft colors Blanco, Perla, Cascara and Arena; Tindalo, Bubinga, Glowing Makassar and Limba complete the range.
- Three different surfaces. The matte surface, as well as the two sided embossed version structuros and a strong wood embossing.
- The highlight, the sparkler of the collection is Glowing Makassar, where Gmund succeeded in developing a surface like oxidizing wood.
Uses For Savanna Paper
Applications for the Savanna paper could be brochures, covers, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, catalogues, end-leafs, etc. We have seen many amazing projects on the savanna collection, especially the wood grain papers - wedding invitations & packaging pieces, etc.
Notable Projects Using Savanna
Some notables projects are Boy Scouts of America Greater Pittsburgh Council annual report, Redwall Gala 2008 Invitation, 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Guide, Bear Dance Estate brochure and envelope, and Mid Continent Cabinetry Signature Series brochure. There many amazing projects on our papers!
What's The Savanna Paper Secret?
When I asked how Gmund is able to produce such a unique, woodgrain cardstock, the response was, "This is a company secret." :-)
Creative Uses - Savanna Woodgrain Paper
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LCI Introduces New Exotic Savanna Paper
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LCI is proud to introduce an exciting new collection of card stock! Products of Gmund's Savanna Paper Line, this collection consists of eight warm earth shades reminiscent of the continent of Africa. Available through LCI in three finishes and weights, these distinctive card stocks are ideal for D.I.Y. invitations, layered cards, promotional media, scrapbook pages, or any creative project that comes to mind! |
Though this entire collection is of impeccable beauty, the highlight of this line is certainly the authentic wood embossing that is available in robust colors Tindalo, Bubinga, Limba, and Glowing Makassar, as pictured above. The first of their kind in the industry, these textured stocks truly capture the character of real wood.
It was this embossment that attracted LCI to the Savanna collection, says Barry Levine, Vice President of Sales and Service. Previously not carrying anything quite like Savanna, the idea behind adding such a uniquely finished card stock to LCI's inventory was to "provide customers with the additional creative variety they may be seeking."
Of course, when discussing LCIs motivation to carry the Savanna line, Barry was also sure to mention Gmund's reputation for manufacturing products that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are environmentally friendly. As with all paper imported from this German mill, the Savanna stock is chlorine free, pH neutral, fade resistant, and a Forest Stewardship Council certified product; made with only sustainable raw materials. In addition, Gmund strives to manufacture their products by reducing and recycling water consumption and waste, decreasing the use of harsh chemicals, and producing seventy percent of its own carbon dioxide - free energy! For more information on Gmund's Environmental Charter, please visit the link posted below.
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Do you offer custom paper and card sizes?
Do you need a card cut to a size that is not already offered on our site? We offer a custom cutting service to assist you with your project. Watch our video to learn how the service works.
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Why does curling occur when my invitations come off the printer?
Invitation curling will sometimes happen on printers with paper paths that are not straight through. Many of the printer manufacturers have such models. If curling does occur, one suggestion is to take a stack of the curled invitations, and gently bend the stack back and forth. Generally speaking, this will take the curl out of the cards. If you do have access to a straight path printer, such as Canon, Epson, or Lexmark, I suggest that you use them as a first choice.
What is the appropriate paper thickness for my printer?
With the huge number of available printer models from various manufacturers and the legacy devices in use in homes, this can be complicated question. Here are three ways to judge if a particular weight of paper is suitable for your particular printer
1. Pay attention to our printing recommendations
Based on our testing and data received directly from the mills, we offer printing recommendations for every paper variety that we sell, right on that particular items product page. If a paper is better suited to laser printing as opposed to inkjet printing or vice versa, that will be reflected in our recommendation. If a paper is too thick for most home printers, then we will not recommend inkjet or laser printing. Keep in mind that our results cannot guarantee your results with your particular printer. However, our recommendations offer an educated first consideration.
2. Consult your printers specifications
Compare our papers listed weights with the recommendations found with your particular printer model specifications. If you have misplaced or discarded your printers specifications documents, you may be able to find them online. Search for your printer manufacturer and model followed by the word specifications. Once you have located the document, find the paper specifications section. You can look for keywords like thickness, paper weight, media types, etc. Try to find a range of recommended paper weights that the printer is manufactured to print. You may see two sets of units, pounds and grams. You can then compare that range with our listed paper weights. If you are unfamiliar with either the North American paper weight system or European grams per square meter system, you can learn about it in our article and video, Text Weight Paper,Card Stock Paper and Paper Density Explained.
If your printers documentation does not include a range of recommended paper weights, then you may be able to find out by contacting the manufacturer.
3. Test a sample sheet
Once you have read our printing recommendations and compared the paper weight with your printers range of recommended weights, you can feel confident that you have done your homework. Printing a sample sheet is the final stop toward gaining the confidence that you printer can or cannot handle a particular paper. We offer single samples of all of our papers in home printable sizes for customer testing.
Unless you are experienced with the exact paper brand and line you want to print, before placing your full order, it is always best to first order a sample and test it in your printer.
Is the wood grain texture of your Bubinga, Tindalo & Limba paper on both sides?
The woodgrain texture is on 1 side only. The other side of the Savanna Woodgrain Card Stock Paper is a smooth finish
