Different types of materials and their working properties. (paper)

Question 1

what is copier paper? 80gsm

Answer 1

thin, lightweight, cheap, bright white paper, with a smooth, bleached, uncoated surface

used for: writing, drawing and printing

Question 2

What is cartridge paper? 120-150 gsm

Answer 2

creamy, thick heavyweight paper

used for: general drawing and printing, can be used with water color paints without buckling

Question 3

What is tracing paper? 60-90 gsm

Answer 3

Thin, smooth, translucent, made by beating to remove air and processing to make a dense, strong paper usually 60-90 gsm

used for: art, making copies, envelope windows, overlays on working drawings