Paper

Question 1

What is paper made from

Answer 1

Sugar cane, flax, hemp, straw, cotton, bamboo and wood.

Question 2

Fillers

Answer 2

This smooths out paper and board

Question 3

Sizing agents

Answer 3

This is a chemical added to or sprayed on the paper or board to reduces absorbency.

Question 4

Internal Sizing

Answer 4

When a sizing agent is added to the pulp to affect how smoothly it runs through the machine.

Question 5

Surface Sizing

Answer 5

When a sizing agent is sprayed on the paper or board to improve strength or reduce absorbing.

Question 6

Coated paper

Answer 6

A general type of paper that has reduced ink absorption making images brighter, richer, sharper and with deeper blacks.

Question 7

Uncoated paper

Answer 7

A general type of paper that has greater and faster absorption, duller colours, lots of textured finishes but weak strength.

Question 8

Textures

Answer 8

A paper finish created with a felt roller covered in woven wire.

Question 9

Felt, wove and velum

Answer 9

Textures in increasing smoothness.

Question 10

Die Cutting

Answer 10

Can cut, score and crease paper and board in one movement.
Large quantities of identical shapes can be made quickly
CAD used to laser cut the plywood for the blades. Sponges encase the sponges to protect the paper/board.