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type: faq
title: "Can I print my design on cardstock and fold it myself?"
description: "Cardstock designs can be printed flat and folded by hand for mockups and short runs; size files at final dimensions and score thick stock before folding."
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# Can I print my design on cardstock and fold it myself?

Yes. You can order flat, unfolded cardstock prints and fold them by hand, which is a common approach for packaging mockups and short runs. Order the design printed flat and unfolded, then score and fold it yourself Ask for print-ready files sized at actual (final) dimensions so folds land where you expect Add a light score line before folding thicker cardstock to keep the crease from cracking Great for prototypes, samples, and DIY packaging tests before a full run Once your fold and size are dialed in, a pre-folded production run keeps larger batches consistent.

Cardstock designs can be printed flat and folded by hand for mockups and short runs; size files at final dimensions and score thick stock before folding.

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