Edge Painted Postcards

These postcards are built for the moment the impression matters as much as the message. The thick stock has real weight in the hand, and the colored edge does half the branding for you before anyone reads a word. Want to see how they sit next to the rest of the range? Browse every option on postcards printing, or stay here and build yours from the choices below.

The price rewards a bigger run. A set of 250 starts at $302.06, and the per-postcard cost keeps sliding as the count climbs to 1,000, so a full mailing costs noticeably less per card than a small test batch. Because the painted edge and the thick stock come standard, you are not paying extra for the finish that makes this card special. Tap any tier below to see the live total and exactly how much each step up saves before you commit.

What Are Edge Painted Postcards?

Edge painted postcards are thick postcards printed full color on a 32pt UltraWhite Uncoated Cover, with a band of color painted onto the exposed cut edge of every card. People reach for them when a plain card would blend in: luxury mailers, wedding and event invitations, design studio leave-behinds, gallery announcements, and high-end thank-you cards. Because the paint sits only on the edge, your front and back artwork stay clean while the color reads from across a room. If you want another premium postcard with a tactile finish, the Velvet Postcards trade the painted edge for a soft-touch surface, and the edge painted card sits right beside it as the version that frames itself in color.

What Color Should the Edge Be?

The edge is where this card earns its keep, and you get 16 colors to set the tone. Black, blue and brown anchor the range, and the full list of 16 shades is laid out in the configurator so you pick the exact one you want. Match the edge to a brand color and the postcard feels custom made. Set a bold band against a minimal white face and the color does all the talking. All 4 sizes, the single premium stock and the three ink setups are grouped below exactly the way the live configurator presents them, so you know what you can change before you change it. For a raised, tactile accent instead of a painted edge, the Raised Spot UV Postcards lift a glossy pattern off the surface.

How Much Do Edge Painted Postcards Cost?

Edge painted postcards start at $302.06 per set of 250, about $1.21 a card. Step up to 500 and the run is $576.65, roughly $1.15 each, and 1,000 run $961.08, or about $0.96 a card, so a cheaper edge painted postcard really comes down to how big a run you order. You also earn 4OVER4 loyalty coins on every order and can apply them at checkout for up to 15% off, worth around $45.31 on a 250-card run. So how many do you actually need? Drag the slider below to set your count and watch both the set total and the true per-card cost update live.

How Is Each Side of the Card Printed?

You decide how much of the card carries print. Pick 4/0 for a full color front and a clean blank back, which keeps a handwritten note or a stamp easy to add. Choose 4/1 to add black text or a logo to the back without a second color pass. Go 4/4 when you want full color on both faces. Upload your artwork as a PDF, JPG or PNG, and before anything prints you can send the file straight to production or request a free online proof to check the layout first.

Already have your artwork? Download a press-ready blank instead. The blank edge painted postcard template is built at the real trim size with the bleed and safe margin already drawn in, so your design never crowds the cut, and you can keep important text clear of the band where the color is painted. Grab it below, drop your art in, and upload.

How Do Edge Painted Postcards Compare?

Edge painted postcards are the pick when you want a premium card that announces itself the second it is handled, but they are not your only move. If you are weighing a soft-touch surface, a raised accent or a heavier layered card, it helps to see the trade-off in plain numbers. The chart below lines up edge painted postcards against their closest premium siblings, including the Dual Raised Postcards, so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.

See How a Finished Edge Painted Postcard Lands

Words only go so far. Want to see how the stock, the front art and the painted edge come together on a real card? The gallery below collects postcard work printed in-house, across different sizes and designs, so you can borrow ideas and see how a choice actually reads once it is in your hand. Tap any print to see it larger.

How Fast Can You Get Edge Painted Postcards?

Edge painted postcards print on a standard 5 business day turnaround. The painted edge is a finishing step applied after the cards are printed and cut, so the schedule accounts for both the print and the paint. You will see the turnaround listed in the configurator when you place your order, and 4OVER4 has shipped more than 99% of its orders on time since 1999.

See the Rest of Our Postcards

Edge painted postcards are one stop in a much larger lineup, and you can scan the full print product range any time. If a soft-touch finish, a raised accent or a standard postcard would serve you better, the rest of the family is one tap away. Each option shows its own starting price and links straight to its product page, so finding the right fit takes seconds.

Print Your Edge Painted Postcards Today

At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it's backed by a satisfaction guarantee and 25+ years of printing since 1999. Whatever size, edge color or ink setup you pick, these postcards are built to feel premium in a hand and earn a second look in a stack of mail. Choose your size, set the edge color, and print your edge painted postcards today.