1.4 Performance Characteristics of Paper and Boards Flashcards
What is the standard sizes name for paper stock forms
grams per square metre (GSM)
State three properties/characteristics of layout paper
Thin translucent paper with a smooth surface
Takes pencil well
Not as strong as tracing paper
State the three uses of layout paper
Sketching
Quick ink
Technical drawing
Tracing
State three properties/characteristics of cartridge paper
Creamy off-white colour
The surface qualities take various drawing media very well
Slightly textured surface
State the two uses of cartridge paper
Sketching (primarily used)
- Rending in pencil ink and pastel
State three properties/characteristics of tracing paper
Relatively hard and strong
Translucent paper
Slightly thicker than layout paper
State the one use of tracing paper
Copying images when sketching
State two properties/characteristics of bleed proof paper
Does not allow ink or solvent-based maker pens to bleed through
Highly sized with high opacity giving deeper colours
State the one use of bleed proof paper
Spirit-based marker rendering
State one property/characteristic of treated paper
Plain paper with a clear binder or dye layer applied to help hold the image on the paper surface
State the one use of treated paper
Photographic printing
State two properties/characteristics of watercolour paper
Withstand large amounts of water and retain its structural integrity
Has a matte, lightly texture finish
State the one use of watercolour paper
Watercolour painting
State two properties/characteristics of corrugated card
Shock-absorbing
Lightweight
Good thermal insulation
State the two uses of corrugated card
Protective packaging
Model making
Prototyping ideas
Food packaging, such as takeaway boxes
State two properties/characteristics of bleached card
Chemical treated to brighten the surface to make it suitable for high-quality printing
Holds print very well
Has a luxurious feel to the surface
State the two uses of bleached card
Greeting cards
- High-quality packaging
State two properties/characteristics of mount board
Made from compressed fine cotton fibers to produce a rigid board
Structurally very strong
Available in a range of colours
State the two uses of mount board
Presenting artwork
Picture mounting
Modelling
State two properties/characteristics of duplex board
Normally white but available in a range of colours
Food safe
Can be coated to increase water and oil resistance
Folds, cuts, and prints well
State two properties/characteristics of foil-backed and laminated cards
Polymer film or foil applied to provide water resistance
- heat-insulating layer
State the two uses of duplex board
Disposable cups and plates
- Juice and milk cartons
State two properties/characteristics of metal effect card
Metal effect can be added to the surface to enhance aesthetics
Can be embossed to give it texture
State the two uses of foil-backed and laminated cards
Drinks packaging
Milk cartons
Take-away box lids
State the two uses of metal effect card
Gifts boxes and packaging
- High-quality metal effect business cards
State one property/characteristic of moulded paper pulp
Create specific forms for protective and secure eco-friendly packaging
State the two uses of moulded paper pulp
Moulded packaging products
Eco-friendly packaging
Egg boxes
Fruit packaging
