You asked for it, so we're bringing you a resource guide! Want to know the best places to print, buy paper, find those random but useful supplies and more? Keep your eyes peeled for more Resource Guide posts in the next few weeks, and thanks to Julianna Johnson for the first contribution, Paper Zone!
>>If YOU want to write up a blurb about your favorite print shop, paper source or other fabulous design find, go for it and then mail it to us at friendsofgraphicdesign@gmail.com and we'll get it up on the blog!<<
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Paper Zone
Neighborhood
Close-in SE Portland
Address
1136 Southeast Grand Avenue // Portland
Intersection
SE Grand & Salmon (1/2 way between Hawthorne and Belmont)
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Best times
Any time, but weekdays are usually less busy!
Landmarks
Close to Arvey's! Paper Zone is 2 blocks south of & on the opposite side of Grand.
Next to a lot with bathtubs and sinks.
Parking
Free street parking (may have time limitations)
Small free parking lot
Bus Stops
4-Division/Fessenden (stops @ SE Madison & Grand)
6-Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (stops @ SE Grand & Taylor)
10-Harold St (stops @ SE Madison & Grand)
14-Hawthorne (stops @ SE Madison & Grand)
15-Belmont/NW 23rd (stops @ SE Belmont & 7th)
Great for:
variety of letter sized paper (8.5" x 11")
letter sized vellum
small selection of legal sized paper (8.5" x 14")
paper with shimmery finishes
some book binding supplies
some shipping supplies / small boxes / plastic bags
single sheets of paper
Prices:
$0.19/sheet for light weight 8.5" x 11" paper
$0.39 and up/sheet for 8.5" x 11"card stock and vellum
Depending on the checker, sometimes individual sheet samples are free!
Usually doesn't carry:
tabloid paper (11"x17")
Other locations:
*There is one in Beaverton on SW Scholls Ferry & West Nimbus Ave, just off of the 217
Map:
The one in Beaverton does carry 11x17 both single sheets and packs! They also carry 12x18 in packs. Just letting people know in case you live in that direction!
Posted by: Al | February 07, 2011 at 04:34 PM