Ready to paint immediately—no mounting required.
Capture the luminous beauty of traditional silk painting in a convenient, sturdy format. Our Paper-backed Silk Soft Cards feature our popular metallic paper-backed silk, factory-mounted onto heavyweight white-gloss cardstock.
Perfect for Gongbi, Chinoiserie, boneless (mogu) styles, and mixed media, these cards offer a professional, non-absorbent surface that holds crisp lines and delicate washes without wrinkling.
Purchase Options Yellow Gold Pack (10 cards): $30.00
Includes one full pack of 10 Yellow Gold cards.
White Silver Pack (10 cards): $30.00
Includes one full pack of 10 White Silver cards.
Twin Bundle (20 cards): $55.00 (Best Value – Save $5)
Includes one pack of Gold AND one pack of Silver. Do not mix and match; receive two full packs.
Product Specifications Dimensions: 27 cm × 24 cm (approx. 9½" × 10½")
Front Surface: Metallic paper-backed silk. It is gelatin-free and hard-sized (alum-treated) to control bleeding, allowing for sharp ink lines and smooth gradients.
Backing: Mounted permanently onto smooth, white-gloss cardstock (approx. 100 lb). This acts as a built-in backing board.
Rigidity: These are "Soft Cards"—they have a soft textile feel on the face but a firm, flat support underneath.
Color Descriptions Yellow Gold (YG): A warm, classical antique gold. Ideal for auspicious themes, peonies, birds-and-flowers, and traditional festival pieces that require a rich glow.
White Silver (WS): A cool, pearly white-silver. Works beautifully with delicate florals, snow scenes, winter landscapes, and modern minimal designs.
Why Artists Love These Cards 1. True "Ready-to-Paint" Convenience
Unlike traditional silk which requires stretching or backing, these cards are pre-mounted. You can paint, sign, and frame them immediately. They are sturdy enough to be mailed as high-end greeting cards or framed directly without a backing board.
2. Superior Surface Control
The non-absorbent sizing allows you to build smooth gradients and controlled washes without feathering. They are excellent for:
Gongbi fine-line florals, birds, and insects.
Boneless (mogu) flower painting.
Calligraphy or poem panels on a metallic ground.
Watercolor, gouache, and acrylic "fusion" styles.
3. Perfect for Classrooms & Workshops
Because they require no prep work, these are the ideal choice for teachers and students who want to focus on brushwork rather than paper preparation.
Comparison: Soft Cards vs. Silk Rolls How do these differ from our Paper-backed Silk for Gongbi Chinoiserie Rolls ?
Feature Silk Soft Cards Silk Rolls Format Pre-cut (27×24 cm) & Pre-mounted on cardstock. Continuous yardage (13.5" or 27.5" wide). Flexible. Rigidity Stiff/Rigid. Cannot be rolled. Shipped flat.Flexible. Shipped in a tube.Prep Work None. Ready to paint. Requires cutting and eventual mounting/framing. Best For Small finished works, gifts, cards, practice. Scrolls, wallpaper, large murals, custom sizes. Colors Available in Yellow Gold & White Silver. Available in a wider range (Rose Gold, Green Gold, etc).
Usage Tips & Care Storage: Shipped flat. Please store horizontally to keep the silk surface pristine.
Surface Prep: Avoid touching the silk with oily fingers. If you notice any "beading" of the water/ink, lightly dust the area with baby powder using a cotton ball to treat the surface.
Ink Flow: Adding a tiny drop of alcohol to your brush tip before dipping into ink can help deliver oily ink smoothly onto the metallic surface.
