At a glance
- The card must be the correct size before rounding.
- Test the tool on scrap of the same product.
- A sleeve protects the surface without fixing cutting errors.
Check before rounding
Measure width, height and edge consistency after cutting. Rounding cannot fix a card that is too small, skewed or misaligned on the back. Correct the layout or cut before repeating operations.
Wait for dry ink before pressing the surface. When comparing papers, keep the same final size and tool: different corners change handling.
Choose and test the corner tool
Check the tool’s thickness capacity and radius in its documentation. A setting intended for plain paper does not guarantee a clean cut on multilayer or metallic media.
Test on scrap and examine both faces of the cut. Then position each corner against the guides consistently. Do not force a jammed tool, and stack cards only if its capacity permits.
Sleeves and storage
Choose a sleeve matching the final dimensions and check insertion without force. A sleeve limits surface rubbing and helps handling; it does not make differently constructed media identical.
Store remaining sheets flat in their packaging, away from humidity swings and localised pressure. For finished cards, check that the box does not bend edges and that inks are dry before grouping them.
Questions about this guide
Which radius exactly reproduces an official card?
This guide claims no exact reproduction. Choose a tool suited to your size and check the result on scrap media.
Can I sleeve a card while it is still damp?
Wait for drying and no ink transfer. Pressure and contact inside a sleeve can mark a still-damp surface.
Sources
Manufacturer limits apply to the media and feed paths stated in each document. A documentary match is not a physical test of our cardstock.
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