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Guides on how custom and proxy trading cards are actually made — the materials, the process, and how to get the best result from a project.

How Proxy Cards Are Actually Made
The full walkthrough, start to finish — what a proxy card is and how one actually gets built.
Standard vs Foil Proxy Cards
What really differs between the two finishes, and how to decide which one fits a project.
What Makes a Good Proxy Card?
Resolution, weight, finish, and cutting — a real checklist for evaluating any proxy, from anyone.
How I Print Custom Trading Cards
The longer, first-person version of the process — what it actually looks like from message to finished card.
Why I Use the Epson ET-8550
The printer and ink combination behind every card, and why it's built for this specific job.
How Foil Trading Cards Are Made
Printed holographic vinyl, not foil stamping — how it's actually done and why it holds up.
Designing a Custom DON!! Card
How a custom DON!! card typically comes together, from concept to a finished print.
How to Prepare Artwork for a Custom Trading Card
General guidance for sending source art — resolution, cropping, and what to do if you're not sure.