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type: faq
title: "What's the best paper for making envelopes at home?"
description: "For handmade envelopes, text-weight paper in the 60lb to 80lb range hits the sweet spot. It is sturdy enough to protect what is inside but still folds clea"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/envelopes/what-s-the-best-paper-for-making-envelopes-at-home
tags: ["Business Stationery", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What's the best paper for making envelopes at home?

For handmade envelopes, text-weight paper in the 60lb to 80lb range hits the sweet spot. It is sturdy enough to protect what is inside but still folds clea

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