more on paper and wood Flashcards
what are finishes used for
- improve the look of your image
- help protect your product from being damaged
- but adding a finish can be expensive
what is laminating
means placing a document between two layers of plastic
laminating uses and pros and cons
- business cards, menus and posters
- makes them last longer without getting damaged
- quick and effective way to finish work on paper or thin card
- can give a shiny or matt finish
what is embossing
pushing a shaped die into the back of the material to leave a slightly raised impression on its surface
uses and pros and cons of embossing
- used to draw attention to a particular bit of a product
- expensive but it adds texture and can suggest quality
what is foil application
using heat and pressure to print metal foil onto certain areas of a product
foul application uses and pros
- used in packaging to draw attention like embossing
- gives the impression of a quality
- expensive
- used on greeting cards, book titles, wrapping paper
what is varnishing used for
- used to make things look smooth and glossy or matt, so they look more exciting and high quality
- you can varnish a whole product like playing cards so they can slide over each other
why is varnish only applied to one side of the paper
because ur can’t be written in
what is UV varnishing
where a varnish is applied to the surface of the paper, then cured under a UV light, making it feel dry to the touch
advantages of UV varnishing
- good finish for items that are going to be handled frequently as it protects the paper
- varnish cures very quickly when exposed to UV lights and this speeds up the printing process and reduces production times
why are woods like beech and oak and maple used in wooden toys
- theyre hard
- theyre durable so can withstand a lot of force, making it safe for children as they wont break and splinter
- these woods can be painted in bright colours or have an attractive appearance
why are composites used for flat pack furniture
- MDF is regularly used as it is strong so can withstand forces that are applied onto the furniture
- MDF has a uniform and it can be shaped. ideal for flat pack furniture which needs to be cut to shape, drilled in specific locations etc
- MDF can have finishes applied to it, resulting to attractive furniture
why are cooking utensils made from stainless steel
- strong
- doesnt rust
- high melting point
- makes it suitable to use in the kitchen where it will be exposed to moisture, heat and food
what are hand tools typically made out of and why is this suitable
- typically made from tool steel, containing around 1.5% carbon
- tool steel is hard, tough, strong
- can cut other materials materials without breaking
