3. paper and boards (paper and baords description , things to consider when choosing a product) Flashcards
What are the 5 different types of paper?
- Layout paper
- Tracing paper
- Cartridge paper
- Bleedproof paper
- Grid paper
What is a description of layout paper?
- lightweight, thin white paper
- used for initial ideas
- takes colour media well
- low cost
What is a description of tracing paper?
- thin, translucent paper
- making copies of drawings
- high cost
What is a description of cartridge paper?
- good quality, white paper
- available in different weights
- general purpose work
- can be used to make simple models
- medium cost
What is a description of bleedproof paper?
- smooth, hard paper
- used with water-based and spirit-based felt-tip pens
- medium cost
What is a description of grid paper?
- printed square and isometric grids in different sizes
- a guide for quick sketches and working drawings
- low cost
What are the 8 factors to consider when selecting materials and components?
- functionality
- aesthetics
- environmental factors
- availability
- cost
- social factors
- cultural factors
- ethical factors
What is needed to be considered for functionality?
application of use, ease of working
What is needed to be considered for aesthetics?
surface finish, texture and colour
What is needed to be considered for environmental factors?
recylable or reused materials, product millage
What is needed to be considered for availability?
ease of sourcing and purchase
What is needed to be considered for cost?
bulk buying
What is needed to be considered for social factors?
social responsibility
What is needed to be considered for cultural factors?
sensitive to cultural influences
What is needed to be considered for ethical factors?
purchased from ethical sources such as FSC
What are 6 types of boards?
- corrugated card
- duplex board
- foil lined board
- foam core board
- ink jet card
- solid white board
What is a description for corrugated card?
- strong and lightweight
- used for packaging protection and point of scale stands
- available in different thicknesses
What is a description for duplex board?
- large foam-based board
- different finishes available including metallic and hologrammatic
What are the uses for duplex board?
used for food packaging, e.g. take-away pizza boxes
What is a description for foil lined board?
- quality cardboard with a aluminium foil lining
- ideal for ready made meals or take away meal cartons
- the foil retains the heat and keeps the food warm
What is a description of foam core board?
- very light, very stiff and very flat
- it has a white, rigid polystyrene foam centre, with smooth white paper laminated onto both faces
- it is easy to cut with a knife, a mount cutter or on a wall cutter
- great for modelling
What is a description of ink jet card?
- has been treated so that it will give a high quality finish with inkjet ink
- available in matt and gloss
What is a description of solid white board?
- top quality cardboard made from quality bleached wood pulp
- excellent print finish
What is solid white board used for?
hard backed books and more expensive items
What is the equation for total cost?
individual price x quantity needed
What makes paper renewable?
the cellulose fibres found in wood and grasses that it is made from
How should papers and boards be selected?
based upon the purpose for which they will be used
