Custom Fan Art Cards
Bring Your Fandom to Life—One Card at a Time
Are you an illustrator, writer, game designer, or indie creator with a deep love for your favorite universe—or your own? Whether it’s anime-inspired OCs, video game fan worlds, or original storylines and characters, we help you turn your art into high-quality, fully customized fan art card decks designed to impress, collect, and share.
This is more than just printing—it’s about turning your imagination into a physical experience your fans can hold, use, and treasure.
Choose the Right Paper for Your Cards
We make our cards from high-quality printed paper. The type of paper used depends on the cards, what they’ll have printed on them, and what they’ll be used for. The most common paper options for making a custom deck of cards are:
- 300 gsm / 110 lb gloss art paper
- 300 gsm / 110 lb matte art paper
- 350 gsm / 129 lb gloss art paper
- 310 gsm / 114 lb black core paper
- Two sheets of C1S (cover paper coated on one side) glued together
Surface Finishes That Make a Difference
The surface finish on your fan art cards is essential not only for aesthetics but also for durability. Elevate your pun cards with these professional and appealing finishes:
A non-glossy coating on both sides that offers a textured feel.
A glossy coating on both sides with a subtle texture.
A smooth, velvety matte film applied to both sides, offering durable, non-reflective finish.
A shiny film applied to both sides, giving the card a sleek, high-gloss appearance.
A glossy finish applied to specific areas for a bold and distinct look.
Metallic gold foil pressed onto the card for an elegant, eye-catching detail.
Metallic silver foil applied to the card, adding a sleek, reflective accent.
Raised designs for added texture and elegance.
Metallic foil applied to the edges of the card, creating a premium and polished look from every angle.
Printed on holographic paper, which reflects rainbow-like colors when viewed from different angles.
Custom Card Deck Sizes
We use die-cutting to make our cards. This involves making a cutting mold. We have the following size molds always in our stock:
Using our standard pre-made molds is the most cost-effective method. But if you need a custom size, that’s no problem. It just means that we’ll need to prepare a special mold for you and for that service, we’ll need to charge you a small added fee. We can make cards of any thickness you need and, for example, with children’s cards which need to be a bit more robust, we can glue two sheets together to make a sturdier custom deck of cards.
Custom Card Boxes for Pun Cards
Complete your fan art card collection with custom printed card boxes! Perfect for sets, retail packaging, or promotional bundles, our boxes can be fully customized to match all your design needs as well as protect your cards. We also offer options for every style and budget, from compact tuck boxes to premium rigid packaging.
Add-On Merch Options
Your fan art card deck doesn’t have to stand alone. We offer a full suite of customizable merchandise add-ons to help you build a cohesive, collectible, and gift-worthy bundle.
Fan Art Book
Turn your illustrations, concept sketches, character bios, or short stories into a beautifully printed art book. Choose from softcover or hardcover, matte or gloss finish, and page styles suited for vibrant colors or written content.
Posters & Art Prints
We offer high-resolution poster printing in various sizes—from A4 desk-friendly prints to full-size wall posters. Prints can be borderless or framed, glossy or matte, and include optional holographic or foil effects for premium shine.
Stickers
Add some fun and flair with custom stickers featuring your characters, logos, or quotes. Scratch-resistant and available in die-cut or sheet format, our stickers are ideal for laptops, water bottles, notebooks, and more.
FAQs
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom fan art cards?
We offer flexible MOQs starting from as low as 200 sets — great for testing or launching small batches.
Can I choose a custom design for the front and back of the card?
What is the most popular size for fan art card games?
The most commonly used size is poker size: 63 x 88 mm (2.5″ x 3.5″). It’s familiar, easy to handle, and perfect for pun card formats. We also offer custom sizes if your cards have special design needs.
Can I get a sample before placing a full order?
Yes! We recommend ordering a sample to check print quality, color, and feel before bulk production.
What file formats do you accept?
Print-ready PDFs with embed fonts and bleed are preferred. We’ll send you templates and help double-check your files.
Do you offer help with checking my files before printing?
Yes! We provide free file checks to make sure your artwork is print-ready. We’ll double-check bleeds, resolution, color mode, and alignment to ensure your custom pun cards comes out just right.
How long does production take?
The production timeline typically ranges from 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the complexity of your order. Shipping times vary by location, but we provide estimated delivery dates upon order confirmation.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we ship worldwide! Whether you’re self-publishing a fan art card deck from your home studio or distributing through a store overseas, we have reliable logistics partners all around the world to deliver your order to where it needs to go.
Why Print Your Fan Art Cards with Us?
Expertise & Technology
We combine years of experience with state-of-the-art printing technology to deliver the best results.
Eco-Friendly Options
Choose from recycled paper, FSC-certification, biodegradable soy inks, and more to print sustainably.
Quality Control
We implement rigorous quality checks, including weight-checking the final package.
Free File Checks
Our expert team will review your files at no extra charge, ensuring they're ready for print.
No Die-Cut Charges
We won't charge for die-cut molds if you select our card molds.
QinPrinting Reviews
The sample kit they have available is a must-order for your project. It has every type of paper and finish with a bunch of sample products they've worked on, which helped me make an informed decision about how I wanted my game to look and feel.
The final product(s) arrived within their estimated window and in excellent condition. It still feels surreal to hold it in my hands, and it feels like a legitimate game—because it is!! All thanks to this incredibly talented and professional team.
I feel relieved to have a trusted manufacturer to continue printing my products as sales come in. They're truly worth every penny. Thank you, QinPrinting!!!
I went with Qin Printing as I had specific printing requests that could not be met by many Australian printing service providers, especially not at a competitive price point.
The quality and finishing of the conversation cards is outstanding and the entire process was seamless from start to end. The team at Qin Printing were prompt to reply to my questions and queries and also very helpful with troubleshooting.
I got regular updates on the status of the printing job and shipping period, including pictures and videos of the product.
Thank you everyone at Qin Printing!
The board books I had printed turned out great. Vibrant colors, quality bindings and individually shrink wrapped. All very professional.
Pricing, delivery, communication and quality were all exactly as advertised. No surprises.
Highly recommended
First, they were so reactive, it was especially great to have a contact in Canada, Daniel was so helpful and so quick to respond to my questions. I was guided during the entire process, received a lot of updates and advises. The result was perfect, even better than expected. Also they were always ahead of the expected dates for reviews, proofing, printing and shipping. And prices ate very competitive. So yes I will do business again with them.
Thank Qin Printing team.
At the start, I slightly overestimated how quickly I would complete the project, and for almost a year, I was in contact with Susan, who handled everything with remarkable kindness, understanding, and efficiency. Throughout the entire process, Susan always responded promptly, offering valuable insights and suggestions on how best to achieve the quality I envisioned. Her support made a world of difference, especially given the complexity of my game, which required a great deal of checking and double-checking.
When the final product arrived, I was absolutely thrilled—the quality is simply stunning. Every detail was beautifully executed, and the results exceeded my expectations. It was truly a wonderful experience working with QinPrinting, and I am deeply grateful to Susan in particular, who was an absolute pleasure to work with. If you are looking for a printing partner who combines professionalism, skill, patience, and genuine care, look no further than QinPrinting.
