Paper

Question 1

What is paper measured in

Answer 1

Paper is measured in grams per square metre (gsm)

Question 2

State the sizes of paper

Answer 2

A0 to A6

Question 3

Types of paper

Answer 3

Bleed proof
Cartridge paper
Grid
Layout paper
Tracing paper

Question 4

Properties of bleed proof paper

Answer 4

Smooth paper, often used with water and spirit based markers
Prevents marker bleed (when ink runs and seeps through the paper)

Question 5

Uses of bleed proof paper

Answer 5

Used for presentation drawings

Question 6

Properties of cartridge paper

Answer 6

Good quality white paper often with a slight texture
Available in different weights

Question 7

Uses of cartridge paper

Answer 7

Due to the good quality surface, it can be used for paints and markers as well as drawing

Question 8

Properties of grid paper

Answer 8

Paper printed with different grids as guidelines (these can be isometric or differently sized grids)

Question 9

Uses of grid paper

Answer 9

Quick model-making and working drawings

Question 10

Properties of layout paper

Answer 10

Thin translucent lightweight paper
Can be drawn on with markers and takes colours well

Question 11

Uses of layout paper

Answer 11

Initial quick sketching and tracing

Question 12

Properties of tracing paper

Answer 12

Thin, transparent paper

Question 13

Uses of tracing paper

Answer 13

Tracing copies of drawings