Paper And Board Flashcards
Why is layout paper good for drawing on?
😀 Smooth surface finish so accepts most drawing media
😀 Semi-transparent so allows overlay and images to be traced / copy through pages
Aesthetic property of coated of paper
Can be shiny / matt
Adds to the quality
Enhances colours
Functional property of coated paper
Protects the artwork Protects paper from wearing Adds to the thickness Makes it stronger to avoid ripping Gives a good quality finish for printing onto
Units board is measured
Micron
Units paper is measured
Grams per meter squared (GSM)
Why use coated printing paper?
Gives smooth surface finish
Range of surface finishes available
High quality outcomes
Method of producing mechanical wood pulp
1) timber is debarked
2) timber is crushed to form pulp
3) pulp is soaked in water
4) pulp is bleached
5) steam used to speed up pulping process
Types of card or board
Coated card
White faced board
Duplex board
Corrugated board
Method of producing chemical wood pulp
1) timber is debarked
2) timber is chipped into fragments
3) fragments are pounded
4) pulp is treated with chemicals
5) this disolves the lignin
6) treated with steam
7) screened to ensure chips are correct size
Method of producing waste wood pulp
1) Recyclable paper is shredded
2) Shredded waste is pulped with water
3) Ink is chemicaly removed
4) often added to new paper
5) pigments added to change colour
State 2 properties that make commercial bond papersuitable for case-bound books
Strong paper
Clear paper grain direction which helpsin fold and stitch process
Durable
Good quality finish
Types of card
White faced board
Corrugated card
Mounting board
Types of paper
Cartridge paper Bleed proof paper Layout paper Coloured paper Grid paper Tracing paper
