Edge Painted Postcards
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Edge painted postcards on video: 32pt UltraWhite cards with a painted edge in one of 15 colors or a custom mix, from 4.25" x 5.5" up to 5" x 7".
- From $302.06 per 250 postcards, with the per-postcard price sliding from $1.21 down to $0.96 as the run climbs to 1,000.
- 16 edge colors, including black, blue and brown, painted onto the cut edge so a band of color frames all four sides of the card.
- 32pt UltraWhite Uncoated Cover, one thick premium stock chosen so the painted edge reads sharp against a clean white body.
- 4 sizes, from a 4.25" x 5.5" card up to a 5" x 7", plus a custom size made to order up to 5" x 7".
- Full color on the front with a blank or black back, or full color on both sides, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 5 reviews.
Frame Your Message in a Painted Edge
Look at an ordinary postcard from the side and all you see is a plain white sliver. An edge painted postcard turns that sliver into the whole idea. The card is a thick 32pt UltraWhite Uncoated Cover, and its four cut edges are hand-painted in one of 16 colors, so a clean band of color runs around every side. A set of 250 starts at $302.06, it's rated 4.6 out of 5 across 5 reviews, and it's the card that gets picked up first off a table, pulled from an envelope with a second look, and kept instead of tossed.
A gallery mailing an opening notice or a planner sending a save-the-date picks this card when the envelope has to feel heavy. The 32pt stock has real weight, and the colored edge shows your brand color from the side. Every other postcard we print sits on postcards printing, and the choices for this one follow below.
The set of 250 at $302.06 includes the painted edge and the 32pt stock, with no separate finishing charge. A studio mailing its whole client list moves up to 1,000, about $0.96 a card. The table below gives the total at each tier.
What Are Edge Painted Postcards
Edge painted postcards are thick postcards printed full color on a 32pt UltraWhite Uncoated Cover, with a band of color painted onto the exposed cut edge of every card. People reach for them when a plain card would blend in: luxury mailers, wedding and event invitations, design studio leave-behinds, gallery announcements, and high-end thank-you cards. We paint only the edge, so your front and back artwork stay clean and the color shows as a frame. If you want another premium postcard with a tactile finish, the Velvet Postcards trade the painted edge for a soft-touch surface, and the edge painted card sits right beside it as the version that frames itself in color.
What Color Should the Edge Be
You choose one of 16 edge colors. Black, blue and brown anchor the range, and the price calculator shows the full list of 16 shades. Match the edge to a brand color for a card that looks made for you, or set a dark band against a plain white face for contrast. The chart below lists all 4 sizes, the one stock and the three ink setups, the same choices the calculator offers. For a raised, tactile accent instead of a painted edge, the Raised Spot UV Postcards lift a glossy pattern off the surface.
How Much Do Edge Painted Postcards Cost
Edge painted postcards start at $302.06 per set of 250, about $1.21 a card. Step up to 500 and the run is $576.65, roughly $1.15 each, and 1,000 run $961.08, or about $0.96 a card. You also earn 4OVER4 loyalty coins on every order and can apply them at checkout for up to 15% off, worth around $45.31 on a 250-card run. Set the slider to the size of your mailing list to see the set total and the price of one card.
How Is Each Side of the Card Printed
You decide how much of the card carries print. Pick 4/0 for a full color front and a clean blank back, which keeps a handwritten note or a stamp easy to add. Choose 4/1 to add black text or a logo to the back without a second color pass. Go 4/4 when you want full color on both faces. Upload your artwork as a PDF, JPG or PNG, and before anything prints you can send the file straight to production or request a free online proof to check the layout first.
Already have your artwork? Download a press-ready blank instead. The blank edge painted postcard template is built at the real trim size with the bleed and safe margin already drawn in, so your design never crowds the cut, and you can keep important text clear of the band where the color is painted. Grab it below, drop your art in, and upload.
Wally paints the edge, not over budget
Why a colored edge turns a postcard into a keepsake.
Edge painted postcards start at $302.06 for 250 on thick 32pt uncoated stock, with a band of color painted around all four sides in one of 16 shades. Pick your size, choose the edge color, and Wally frames every card in color.
Press-Ready Blank Templates
How Do Edge Painted Postcards Compare
A soft-touch surface, a raised accent and a heavier layered card are the other premium postcards buyers weigh against this one. The chart below lines up edge painted postcards against those siblings, including the Dual Raised Postcards, so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.
See How a Finished Edge Painted Postcard Lands
The gallery below shows postcards from our NYC plant in several sizes, so you can judge how a painted band frames a busy photo front compared with a plain one. Tap any print to see it larger.
Real Postcards Our Customers Printed
How Fast Can You Get Edge Painted Postcards
Edge painted postcards print on a standard 5 business day turnaround. The painted edge is a finishing step applied after the cards are printed and cut, so the schedule accounts for both the print and the paint. You will see the turnaround listed in the configurator when you place your order, and 4OVER4 has shipped more than 99% of its orders on time since 1999.
See the Rest of Our Postcards
Edge painted postcards are one stop in a much larger lineup, and you can scan the full print product range any time. The soft-touch, raised and standard postcards each have their own page and starting price on postcards printing.
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Print Your Edge Painted Postcards Today
At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it's backed by a satisfaction guarantee and 25+ years of printing since 1999. Whatever size, edge color or ink setup you pick, these postcards are built to feel premium in a hand and earn a second look in a stack of mail. Choose your size, set the edge color, and print your edge painted postcards today.
Edge Painted Postcards: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the smallest run of edge painted postcards I can order?
250 postcards, starting at $302.06. The per-postcard price slides from $1.21 down to $0.96 as the run climbs to 1,000.
What sizes do edge painted postcards come in?
There are 4 sizes, from a 4.25 by 5.5 inch card up to a 5 by 7 inch. A custom size can also be made to order up to 5 by 7 inches.
Which stock is used, and can I change it?
Every edge painted postcard runs on 32pt UltraWhite Uncoated Cover. That one thick stock is used deliberately, because the painted band needs depth to sit on and reads sharpest against a clean white body.
How many edge colors are there?
Sixteen, including black, blue and brown. The color is painted onto the cut edge so a band frames all four sides of the card.
Can I print the back of the card?
Yes. You can run full color on the front with a blank or black back, or full color on both sides, all on the same 32pt UltraWhite Uncoated Cover. A blank back leaves room for a handwritten note on a save-the-date, while a black back plays off a bright painted edge on a gallery opening notice.
How long does it take to produce?
The standard turnaround is 5 business days. Proof Options let you approve an online proof first or send the file straight to production.
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