Gloss white allows fluid manipulation and layering, black matte creates dramatic contrast while maintaining ink movement, while brushed silver and silver sparkle add metallic dimension that interacts with transparent inks in ways ordinary cardstock can't achieve.

The cover-weight construction provides essential stability. Alcohol inks saturate surfaces quickly, causing standard cardstock to warp and buckle as it absorbs liquid. These sheets resist that distortion, maintaining flat surfaces even under multiple ink applications and blending solution. Quick drying time means you can layer colors without extended waiting periods between applications.

Pre-cut sizing removes prep work from your process. White sheets come in 4" x 5" format, twenty sheets per package, convenient for testing color combinations and small-scale experiments. Black matte, brushed silver, and silver sparkle arrive as 5" x 7" sheets, ten per package, sized perfectly for card fronts and mixed media components. Each surface responds distinctly to Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks, Pearls, and Mixatives, giving you control over whether colors blend smoothly or maintain defined edges.