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1.5 Papers and Boards Flashcards

1
Q

Anything heavier than what is considered a board?

A

220gsm

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2
Q

What are papers and boards measured in?

A

Gsm and Microns

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3
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Layout paper gsm

A

50gsm

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4
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Tracing Paper gsm

A

60-90gsm

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5
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Copier paper gsm

A

80gsm

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6
Q

Cartridge paper gsm

A

120-150gsm

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7
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Bond paper gsm

A

Anything over 50gsm

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8
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Coated Paper gsm

A

70-300gsm

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9
Q

Layout paper properties

A

Thin
Translucent
Smooth surface
Relatively expensive
Accepts most drawing media
Takes marker renderings well

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10
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Layout paper uses

A

Tracing and outlines

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11
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Tracing Paper properties

A

thin
transparent
smooth
can be pale grey
preferred by some as its heavier
Accepts most media

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12
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Tracing Paper uses

A

Tracing

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13
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Copier paper properties

A

lightweight
quality bleached smooth surface
variety of colours
cheap

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14
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Copier paper uses

A

printing
books
general sketching and writing

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15
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Cartridge paper properties

A

textured surface
creamy white
heavy
opaque
expensive
accepts most media

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16
Q

Cartridge paper uses

A

art and drawing

17
Q

Bond paper properties

A

carries a watermark
high quality and durable

18
Q

Bond paper uses

A

Letterheads, graphic work paper

19
Q

Coated paper properties

A

Coated with a suspension of china clay, pigment and adhesive
Smooth surface
Good durability
Many finishes available

20
Q

Coated paper uses

A

Magazines
Photographs
Catalogues

21
Q

Folding boxboard properties

A

Bleached pulp
Unbleached middle layers
Bleached inside layer

Excellent for scoring, bending, creasing
Excellent printing surface
Cheap

22
Q

Folding boxboard uses

A

Cosmetics
Confectionary
Pharmaceuticals

23
Q

Corrugated card properties

A

Fluted layer between 2 outer layers
Impact resistant
Good strength to weight ratio
Low cost
Recyclable

24
Q

Corrugated card uses

A

Packaging, fragile, general box material.

25
Q

Foam board properties

A

Foam centre sandwiched between 2 outer layers made of thin, bleached card.
Stiff
Lightweight
Clean cut
Expensive
Used by architects

26
Q

Foam board uses

A

Mounting of work
Sale displays
Modelling

27
Q

Foil-lined board properties

A

Laminated foil coating added to other board like folding boxboard.
Excellent moisture barrier
Stiff
Retains heat
Expensive

28
Q

Foil-lined board uses

A

Drinks cartons
Cosmetics
Food packaging

29
Q

Mounting board properties

A

1000-1500 microns.
Relatively thick
Coloured on one side
Strong
Stiff
High quality
Expensive
Range of colours

30
Q

Mounting board uses

A

Mounting work for presentations and displays

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