1.9 Papers And Boards

Question 1

What is paper? Give 3 examples.

Answer 1

Thin, flat material made from natural fibers less that 220 gsm
Copier paper
Tracing paper
Cartilage paper

Question 2

What are boards? Give 3 examples

Answer 2

Papers weighing more that 220 gsm
Folding box board
Corrugated board
Solid white board

Question 3

What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of copier paper?

Answer 3

Takes color well
Cheap
Good Surface for pens, pencils, markers
Prone to jamming in printers
Writing, printing, drawing

Question 4

What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of cartridge paper?

Answer 4

Thick
Good for drawing
Expensive
Drawing, printing, watercolor

Question 5

What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of tracing paper?

Answer 5

Strong
Translucent
Expensive
Long ink drying time
Art, overlay, copies

Question 6

What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of folding box board?

Answer 6

Doesn’t split
Good printability
Inexpensive
Not the strongest
Cereal boxes, food, cartons

Question 7

What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of corrugated boards?

Answer 7

Impact resistant
Recyclable
Inexpensive
Not water resistant
Brown finish= not high quality
Protective packaging

Question 8

What are advantages, disadvantages and uses of solid white board?

Answer 8

Strong
Rigid
Good printability
Expensive
Book covers, cosmetics and medicine packaging