Chipboards(499)

Chipboard is a versatile, rigid paperboard that works across crafting and packaging projects. Customers often use it for:

• Crafts: scrapbook pages and covers, mini albums, die-cuts, stencils, and signs.
• Framing & photos: picture frame backing, photo mounting, and display mats.
• Office & shipping: notepad backers, product tags, and shipping inserts to add stiffness.
• Models & prototypes: architectural mockups or pattern pieces.

For quick guidance: lighter boards (around 22–30 pt) suit die-cutting and inserts, mid weights (around 30–50 pt) make sturdy covers, and heavy boards (50+ pt) add extra rigidity. You’ll find popular sizes like 5×7, 8.5×11, 12×12, and 11×17, plus pre-cut shapes. Many options are available for delivery or pickup.

Chipboard is a dense paperboard made by compressing paper fibers into a single, solid sheet. It’s non-corrugated (no flutes like cardboard boxes) and offers a smooth, uniform surface for crafting and packaging.

• Thickness: Measured in points; 1 point (pt) equals 0.001 inch. You’ll commonly see about 22 pt (~0.022"), 30 pt (~0.03"), 50+ pt (~0.05"), and even thicker boards.
• Finishes: Natural kraft brown, white (sometimes on one side only), and black are widely available.
• Formats: Standard sheets (e.g., 8.5×11, 12×12, 11×17) and specialty shapes.

Because it’s paper-based, chipboard can be cut, scored, and glued with typical craft tools, making it a go-to for scrapbooking, bookbinding, and protective backers.

Chipboard looks like a smooth, flat, and solid sheet of thick paperboard. It doesn’t have the wavy middle you’d see in corrugated cardboard. The surface is uniform and easy to decorate.

• Color options: Natural kraft brown (shows subtle fiber speckles), crisp white (sometimes white on one side), and deep black.
• Thickness cues: Thin boards (around 22–30 pt) resemble a heavy postcard; heavier boards (50–90 pt) have a more substantial, book-cover feel.
• Formats: Common sheet sizes like 8.5×11, 12×12, and 11×17, plus pre-cut circles, squares, and rings for quick projects.

Edges appear dense and solid, which helps add stiffness to crafts, displays, and packaging.

They’re used for very different jobs:

• Material: Chipboard is compressed paperboard; plywood is layered wood veneers.
• Surface & texture: Chipboard is smooth and uniform; plywood has wood grain and can splinter at edges.
• Typical uses: Chipboard suits crafts, book covers, backing boards, and packaging. Plywood is geared toward furniture, fixtures, and construction projects.
• Tools: Chipboard can be cut with craft knives or rotary cutters. Plywood usually needs woodworking tools.
• Weight & structure: Plywood is heavier and more structural; chipboard is lighter and ideal for paper-based projects.

Choosing between them depends on your project’s look, tools, and durability needs. For creative and packaging tasks, chipboard sheets in various thicknesses are a practical option.

Yes, chipboard takes a variety of finishes, and a few simple steps can help:

• Priming: A light coat of gesso can create a smoother base and reduce warping with water-based paints.
• Paints & inks: Acrylics, pigment inks, and markers generally adhere well. Apply in thin layers and let each coat dry.
• Adhesives: Paper, fabric, or photos can be added with PVA glue or double‑sided tape. Press flat while drying.
• Sealing: A clear, matte sealant can help protect finishes, but it’s optional.

Work on a flat surface and test on a small offcut first. Heavier coats or high humidity may lead to curling, so light, even applications typically provide the best results.