Drawing papers

Question 1

Name all drawing paper in order of thickness

Answer 1

Layout paper - 50gm
Tracing paper - 60 - 90 gsm
Copier paper - 80 gsm
Cartridge paper - 120 - 150 gsm

Question 2

What are the properties of layout paper?
What are the uses of layout paper?
Cost?

Answer 2

Thin, Translucent, Smooth
Tracing
Outline sketches 
Developing ideas
Inexpensive

Question 3

What are the properties of tracing paper?
What are the uses of tracing paper?
Cost?

Answer 3

Thin, Translucent, Smooth, Heavier than layout paper
Tracing
Outline sketches
Developing ideas
More expensive than layout due to heavier weight

Question 4

What are the properties of copier paper?
What are the uses of copier paper?
Cost?

Answer 4

Good quality, bleached, wide range of colours, smooth
Colour Printing / Photocopying from inkjet/ laser printers
General use - writing, drawing
Inexpensive in bulk

Question 5

What are the properties of cartridge paper?
What are the uses of cartridge paper?
Cost?

Answer 5

Smooth finish, some with texture, opaque
Painting
Drawing paper
More expensive than copier paper