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Custom Card Deck

At BookPrintingChina, we offer fully customizable card deck printing with flexible sizes, shapes, materials, premium finishes, and optional accessories or packaging. Whether for playing cards, tarot decks, or flashcards, we deliver competitive pricing, high quality, expert support, attention to detail, and reliable global shipping.

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Popular Card Decks

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Common Card Deck Sizes

We use advanced die-cutting machines to precisely craft your cards, allowing for a wide range of shapes (e.g. rectangle, square, round, heart, and more) and fully customizable sizes. Our process ensures clean edges, consistent dimensions, and professional quality. Here are some popular sizes we commonly produce:

2.25" x 3.5"
2.5" x 3.5"
2.75" x 4.75"
3" x 5"
3.5" x 5"
3.5" x 5.5"
4" x 6"
5" x 7"
Square Card 3" x 3"
Square Card 4" x 4"

Paper Options for Card Deck Printing

We offer a wide selection of high-quality cardstock weights and core options for custom card decks and board games. For most projects, we use premium art paper, a double-sided coated stock with a smooth surface ideal for vibrant, high-resolution printing, available in glossy or matte finishes.

For enhanced opacity, we provide both blue core and black core paper. Blue core is a cost-effective option widely used for standard card games and large production runs. Black core offers superior opacity and strength, making it perfect for professional or collectible decks, and is commonly used in casino-grade cards to prevent transparency.

If durability is a priority, PVC cards are an excellent choice. They are waterproof, flexible, and highly durable—ideal for casino deck, party games and children’s flashcards or card game. For a unique visual effect, we also offer holographic composite paper for a striking, reflective finish.

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Glossy Art Paper
matte cardstock
Matte Art Paper
holographic paper
Holographic Paper
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Black Core Paper
blue core stock
Blue Core Paper
PVC
PVC
Paper TypeWeightThickness(mm)Thickness(PT)
White Cardstock250 gsm0.335 mm12 pt
White Cardstock300 gsm0.415 mm14 pt
White Cardstock350 gsm0.475 mm16 pt
White Cardstock400 gsm0.55 mm18 pt
Black Core Paper310 gsm0.325mm≈14 pt
Black Core Paper330 gsm0.34 mm≈15 pt
Blue Core Paper280 gsm0.29 mm≈13 pt
Blue Core Paper300 gsm0.33 mm14 pt
Holographic Paper275 -425 gsm  
PVC 0.3mm, 0.4 mm 

Cardstock weight is measured in GSM (grams per square meter), the standard unit for card deck paper. Higher GSM levels—such as 300gsm, 310gsm, 330gsm, 350gsm, and 400gsm—indicate thicker and heavier stock. Thicker cards are more durable, less prone to bending, and provide a sturdier, more premium feel, enhancing both handling and overall perceived quality.

Not sure which paper is right for your project? Get in touch with our printing experts for personalized recommendations.

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Finish Options

We provide a range of premium finishing options designed to enhance your card deck, helping it stand out and create a memorable impression for your customers.

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Glossy Lamination

Glossy lamination adds a shiny, reflective finish that enhances colors, protects the cards from scratches.

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Matte Lamination

Matte lamination provides a smooth, non-reflective finish that feels soft to the touch, reduces glare.

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Soft-touch Lamination

Soft touch lamination creates a velvety, suede-like finish that feels luxurious, reduces fingerprints.

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Spot UV

Spot UV adds glossy, raised highlights to specific design areas, creating contrast, enhancing detail.

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Varnish

Varnish provides a protective coating that enhances durability, reduces smudging, and adds subtle shine.

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Foil Stamping

Foil stamping applies metallic or pigmented foil onto the surface using heat and pressure, creating eye-catching, luxurious accents.

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Emboss

Embossing creates a raised, three-dimensional design on card or box surface, adding texture, depth.

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Deboss

Debossing creates an indented design pressed into card or box surface, adding subtle texture and depth.

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Gilded Edges

Gilded edges add a luxurious metallic finish to card decks, enhancing elegance, durability, and visual appeal.

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Linen Finish

Linen finish adds a textured, fabric-like surface to card decks, enhancing grip, elegance, and premium appearance.

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Glow In The Dark

Glow-in-the-dark cards feature luminous surfaces that shine in low light, creating a fun, unique, and eye-catching effect.

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Holographic

Holographic cards feature shimmering, color-shifting surfaces that create dynamic, eye-catching effects.

For your card edges, you can choose between square or rounded corners, depending on your design preference and intended use.

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Square Corner
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Round Corner
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Custom Packaging Options

At BookPrintingChina, we provide a variety of custom packaging solutions for card decks to match your budget, durability, and branding needs. Here are some popular options:

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Tuck Box

Custom tuck boxes are versatile, lightweight packaging solutions, offering easy assembly, full-color printing, and cost-effective protection for card decks.

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Telescope Rigid Box

Telescope rigid boxes feature a two-piece lid and base design, offering premium durability, elegant presentation, and strong protection for card decks.

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Magnetic Closure Rigid Box

Magnetic closure rigid boxes feature hidden magnets, sturdy construction, premium feel, secure closure, and an elegant unboxing experience.

drawer rigid box
Drawer Rigid Boxes

Drawer rigid boxes feature a sliding tray design, offering sturdy protection, premium presentation, and a smooth, elegant unboxing experience for card decks.

shoulder neck rigid boxes
Shoulder Neck Rigid Box

Shoulder neck rigid boxes feature an elevated inner tray, providing a premium appearance, strong protection, and a refined display for card decks.

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Tin Box

Tin boxes are durable metal containers offering strong protection, reusable design, and a premium look for securely packaging card decks.

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Shrink Wrap

Shrink wrap is a protective plastic film that tightly seals products, ensuring safety, tamper resistance, and a clean, professional presentation.

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Custom Shaped Box

Shrink wrap is a protective plastic film that tightly seals products, ensuring safety, tamper resistance, and a clean, professional presentation.

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Custom Bag

Custom bags, such as canvas or polyester, offer durable, reusable packaging for cards, combining practicality with stylish branding opportunities.

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Booster Pack

A booster pack offers a random set of cards, enhancing collections, gameplay, and excitement with surprise elements.

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Questions & Answers

Our minimum order quantity for custom card deck printing usually starts at 100 sets. The more you print, the cheaper the unit price.

For vibrant, high-quality color results, we generally recommend using premium art paper for most card deck printing. This double-sided coated cardstock provides a smooth surface ideal for sharp, vivid printing and is available in both glossy and matte finishes. We typically suggest 350gsm, which offers excellent durability, a substantial feel, and a professional, premium touch.

Yes, we offer a variety of custom accessories to complement your card deck, including booklets, wooden stands, envelopes, dice, flyers, bags, and more, tailored to your specific needs.

We recommend high resolution PDF files with embedded fonts and images, including a 3 mm bleed. If your files are created in InDesign or Illustrator, please export them as print-ready PDFs.

Yes, we offer templates for cards, booklets, and custom boxes to help you design accurately and streamline production.

Yes! You can order a physical sample before placing an order to check our paper, finish and printing quality.

Yes, we offer several proofing options, including PDF proof, physical sample, dummy sample, digital printed sample, and offset printed sample.

After you complete the deposit and before mass production, we usually provide a free digital printed sample for your confirmation.

If your book includes Pantone colors or requires strict color accuracy, we recommend ordering an offset printed proof of several cards. Please note that offset proofs are not free; the cost depends on factors such as the number of cards, Pantone colors, and other specifications.

Yes, our prepress team offers free file checking to ensure your files are print-ready. We can also provide templates and basic layout guidance if needed.

For small files, you can upload them directly through our online inquiry form or send them via email to sales@bookprintingchina.com. For large files, please share a download link using platforms such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

We perform strict quality checks at every production stage—printing, trimming, binding, and packaging—to guarantee color accuracy and durable binding for every order.

Our typical production lead time is 12 to 30 days, depending on the type of packaging, order size, and level of customization. Highly customized orders may require additional time.

Please note these are estimates, and lead times can vary based on demand. For the most accurate timeline, contact our online experts.

We offer air, sea, and express shipping (DHL, FedEx, UPS). Our team will recommend the most cost-effective and reliable method based on your delivery time and budget.

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File Specifications

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Bleed

Bleed is the extra margin trimmed after printing, preventing white edges. A standard bleed size is 0.125 inches (3mm).

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CMYK

CMYK is the correct color mode for printing. RGB files convert automatically and may shift colors. Use 100% black for text.

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Resolutions

Images in prepress files should be at least 300 dpi to ensure sharp details, clear images, and professional print quality.

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Vector

Please export your image as a vector file to ensure crisp, scalable graphics and optimal print quality for your project.

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File Format

We recommend using high-quality PDF files, as Adobe InDesign exports print-ready PDFs for precise, consistent printing results.

At BookPrintingChina, we offer professional file-checking services and custom templates. If you’re unsure how to layout your artwork, feel free to contact us; we’re happy to provide detailed guidelines and support.

Order Process at BookPrintingChina

1

Request a Quote

Submit specs and receive your tailored quote within 1-2 hours.

2

Upload Design

Send your print-ready PDF via email or shared link easily.

3

Review Your File

We check your file for free to ensure perfect print readiness.

4

Approve Proof

Pay the deposit, then make a free digital printed proof for approval.

5

Production

Upon approval, we begin full production with strict quality control.

6

Shipping

After balance payment, we pack securely and ship by air or sea.

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BookPrintingChina Reviews

5 star review
Great custom designs!
Ellen at ChinaPrinting4u was responsive and helpful throughout the process of printing my books. The product was excellent, and the books arrived beautifully packed. I give the company high marks for both quality and customer service!

Katherine: 4 days ago

5 star review
Great custom designs!
Ellen at ChinaPrinting4u was responsive and helpful throughout the process of printing my books. The product was excellent, and the books arrived beautifully packed. I give the company high marks for both quality and customer service!

Katherine: 4 days ago

5 star review
Great custom designs!
Ellen at ChinaPrinting4u was responsive and helpful throughout the process of printing my books. The product was excellent, and the books arrived beautifully packed. I give the company high marks for both quality and customer service!

Katherine: 4 days ago

5 star review
Great custom designs!
Ellen at ChinaPrinting4u was responsive and helpful throughout the process of printing my books. The product was excellent, and the books arrived beautifully packed. I give the company high marks for both quality and customer service!

Katherine: 4 days ago

5 star review
Great custom designs!
Ellen at ChinaPrinting4u was responsive and helpful throughout the process of printing my books. The product was excellent, and the books arrived beautifully packed. I give the company high marks for both quality and customer service!

Katherine: 4 days ago

5 star review
Great custom designs!
Ellen at ChinaPrinting4u was responsive and helpful throughout the process of printing my books. The product was excellent, and the books arrived beautifully packed. I give the company high marks for both quality and customer service!

Katherine: 4 days ago

5 star review
Great custom designs!
Ellen at ChinaPrinting4u was responsive and helpful throughout the process of printing my books. The product was excellent, and the books arrived beautifully packed. I give the company high marks for both quality and customer service!

Katherine: 4 days ago

5 star review
Great custom designs!
Ellen at ChinaPrinting4u was responsive and helpful throughout the process of printing my books. The product was excellent, and the books arrived beautifully packed. I give the company high marks for both quality and customer service!

Katherine: 4 days ago

Excellent 4.9
5 star review

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Why Choose Us For Custom Card Deck

Unbeatable Pricing

With over 25 years of printing and shipping experience, we help you save 30–40% on costs than other online printers.

100% Satisifiation

We guarantee 100% high quality; if you’re not completely satisfied, we promise a reprint or a full refund.

Expert Support

One-on-one professional, responsive online assistance, including pre-press artwork, material selection, shipping, etc.

Full Customization

Flexible custom options include sizes, shapes, materials, finishes, and packaging tailored to match your unique vision.

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We’re Love to Hear From You

We appreciate your interest in BookPrintingChina. Our goal is to deliver a card deck printing experience that is smooth, cost-effective, refined, and efficient from start to finish.

For general questions, simply submit the enquiry form and our sales specialists will respond promptly. To receive a precise project quote, we encourage you to use our online Quote Form, which helps us match the best options to your specific requirements. You may also contact us directly at sales@bookprintingchina.com.

Our team is available seven days a week, with most enquiries answered within 1–2 hours. We look forward to turning your ideas into beautifully printed products with the quality and attention to detail BookPrintingChina is known for.

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