Quick answer
To keep your Wingspan Fan Art Pack cards in top condition, sleeve them for play or frame select pieces for display. Use acid-free materials and avoid direct sunlight.
Why the Fan Art Pack needs special care
The Wingspan Fan Art Pack includes 255 mechanically identical bird cards featuring fan-submitted illustrations. Because these cards have a unique artistic value, you may want to protect them differently than standard game cards. The variety of art styles also means some cards are more suitable for display than others.
Trade-offs: playing vs. displaying
If you plan to use the Fan Art Pack in your regular Wingspan games, sleeves are the easiest way to protect the cards from wear. For display, consider framing a selection of your favorite illustrations. You cannot easily do both with the same card, so decide which cards you want to keep pristine and which you will play with.
How to store and display your Wingspan Fan Art Pack
- Sort and select your favorite cards: Go through the 255 cards and pick a handful that you want to frame or display. Keep the rest in a binder or box. A common mistake is trying to display every card at once, which can overwhelm a small space.
- Sleeve cards you plan to play with: Use standard card sleeves that fit Wingspan-sized cards (63.5 x 88 mm). This protects the fan art from fingerprints, spills, and shuffling wear. Avoid penny sleeves that are too loose; they can slide off during play. Check that your sleeve brand is compatible with the Wingspan card thickness before buying a large pack.
- Store unused cards in a binder or box: Place the remaining cards in a three-ring binder with acid-free card pages, or in a sturdy card box with dividers. Keep the box or binder in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Acid-free pages prevent chemical damage over time. Avoid PVC pages that can stick to the card surface.
- Frame selected cards for display: Choose a few cards and mount them in standard trading card frames or small picture frames. Use UV-protective glass to reduce fading. Rotate the displayed cards every few months to keep your decor fresh and limit light exposure. Do not use adhesive directly on the cards. Use card mounts or sleeves inside the frame to avoid permanent damage.
Product facts
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Wingspan Fan Art Pack: The pack contains 255 illustrations selected from over 300 submissions to the Wingspan Fan Art Challenge. You have a large collection of unique art, so you need a system to choose which cards to display and which to keep in storage.
Wingspan Fan Art Pack