Professional encapsulation services for custom trading cards, fan-made creations, and artist cards. Turn your unique card designs into premium collectibles!
Slabbing is the process of encasing your custom trading cards in protective, crystal-clear holders to preserve their condition and give them a professional, collectible appearance. Whether you're an artist selling on Etsy, a fan creator making tribute cards, or a game designer launching your own TCG, professional slabbing elevates your cards from homemade creations to premium collectibles that command higher prices and greater respect.
We encapsulate all types of custom and fan-made trading cards
Original artwork trading cards created by independent artists. Perfect for selling on Etsy, at conventions, or in your online shop. Professional slabbing increases perceived value and allows you to charge premium prices.
Fan creations honoring your favorite sports stars, anime characters, or pop culture icons. Custom Pokémon cards, sports parodies, and creative tributes that deserve professional presentation.
Trading card game creators, indie game designers, and tabletop enthusiasts developing their own card games. Professional encapsulation adds legitimacy to your game and protects valuable prototypes.
Special occasion cards, event memorabilia, wedding favors, memorial cards, and personalized gifts. Turn meaningful moments into lasting collectibles with professional encapsulation.
Youth sports teams, school groups, corporate teams, and community organizations. Create professional team cards that players and members will treasure forever.
Humorous cards, satire, pop culture parodies, and creative spoof cards. Give your funny creations the professional treatment they deserve with crystal-clear slabbing.
Professional encapsulation for your custom creations
$12
Perfect for special one-of-a-kind creations
$10 each
Save $2 per card!
Great for small artist runs
$6.50 each
Save $5.50 per card!
With your own supplied labels
Our standard service includes custom label creation with your card information. We'll work with you to design a professional label featuring:
Artists and creators can supply their own professionally printed labels for maximum branding control and the lowest wholesale pricing:
Professional slabbing transforms homemade cards into premium collectibles. Studies show slabbed custom cards sell for 2-3x higher prices than unprotected cards. Buyers perceive slabbed cards as more valuable, authentic, and worth collecting.
Crystal-clear, tamper-proof slabs protect your custom cards from damage, wear, moisture, and UV exposure. Your artwork stays pristine forever, maintaining its value and beauty for generations to come.
Slabbing adds an official, authenticated appearance to your custom cards. The sealed holder with professional labeling proves authenticity, discourages counterfeiting, and builds trust with collectors and buyers.
Slabbed cards stand out in online listings, at conventions, and in storefronts. Professional presentation attracts serious buyers, justifies premium pricing, and makes your cards more giftable and displayable.
Slabbed cards are uniform in size, stackable, and easy to store. They display beautifully on shelves or in cases without additional holders. Perfect for showcasing your collection or inventory.
Consistent professional slabbing across your card line creates brand recognition. Custom labels with your logo turn each card into a marketing tool, building awareness and loyalty among collectors.
"I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Carbonite Cards! As an artist and card maker, I found the process easy and seamless, and my trading cards arrived perfectly preserved and protected. The durability and clarity of their encapsulation give me peace of mind knowing my custom cards are safe from damage and look great for selling."
— Christina P, Owner/Artist at Lemon Sprout Studios
"Professional slabbing completely transformed my Etsy business. Before slabbing, my custom Pokemon cards sold for $15-20 each. After getting them professionally encapsulated, I now sell the same designs for $45-60 each and they sell out faster! The investment in slabbing pays for itself immediately."
— Mike R, Custom Card Artist
Design and print your custom trading cards. Standard size is 2.5" × 3.5". Use quality cardstock for best results.
Decide on label content: card name, artist credit, edition number, grade (optional). We'll create labels or you can supply your own.
Download our order form, fill it out with card details, package your cards securely, and ship to our facility.
We encapsulate your cards in crystal-clear protective holders with custom labels. Quality checked for perfection.
Your professionally slabbed cards ship back to you within 3-4 business days, fully insured and ready to sell!
Yes! We slab all types of custom and fan-made cards. As long as you're not claiming they're official licensed products, we're happy to professionally encapsulate your creative fan tributes, parodies, and custom designs.
Both options are available! Our standard pricing ($12 single, $10 bulk) includes custom label creation—just tell us what you want on the label. For wholesale pricing ($6.50 for 50+), you'll need to supply your own professionally printed labels. View label specifications.
We slab standard trading card size: 2.5" × 3.5" (63.5mm × 88.9mm). This is the size used by Pokémon, sports cards, and most trading card games. Cards should be between 20-55pt thickness.
Absolutely! Many artists and creators use their own grading scales (1-10, letter grades, star ratings, etc.). Just specify what you want on the label. You can even create your own grading company name for your brand!
Standard turnaround is 3-4 business days from when we receive your cards. Large bulk orders (100+ cards) may take slightly longer, but we'll keep you updated throughout the process.
Yes! Etsy sellers report 2-3x higher prices for slabbed custom cards compared to unprotected cards. Professional slabbing adds perceived value, protects cards during shipping, and makes your listings stand out. Many successful card artists consider slabbing essential for premium pricing.
Yes, as long as they're on quality cardstock and standard size (2.5" × 3.5"). For best results, we recommend printing on 300gsm or heavier cardstock with professional printers or services like Vograce, Primoprint, or your local print shop.
Our standard service includes basic custom labels with your text and information. For advanced graphic design, custom logos, or special holographic effects on labels, we recommend having labels professionally printed before submission. We can provide recommendations for label printing services.
Professional slabbing elevates your custom cards from homemade to collectible-grade!