1.5 Papers and Boards Flashcards
Anything heavier than what is considered a board?
220gsm
What are papers and boards measured in?
Gsm and Microns
Layout paper gsm
50gsm
Tracing Paper gsm
60-90gsm
Copier paper gsm
80gsm
Cartridge paper gsm
120-150gsm
Bond paper gsm
Anything over 50gsm
Coated Paper gsm
70-300gsm
Layout paper properties
Thin
Translucent
Smooth surface
Relatively expensive
Accepts most drawing media
Takes marker renderings well
Layout paper uses
Tracing and outlines
Tracing Paper properties
thin
transparent
smooth
can be pale grey
preferred by some as its heavier
Accepts most media
Tracing Paper uses
Tracing
Copier paper properties
lightweight
quality bleached smooth surface
variety of colours
cheap
Copier paper uses
printing
books
general sketching and writing
Cartridge paper properties
textured surface
creamy white
heavy
opaque
expensive
accepts most media