Paper and boards Flashcards
Layout- properties and uses
50gsm. Translucent allows tracing through onto another sheet, and accepts most drawing media, smooth surface.
Outlines, architecture layouts, sketching developing and rendering.
Layout- advantages and disadvantages
The ink won’t bleed through the paper, easily scanned on, strong.
Can smudge if an eraser is used.
Tracing- properties and uses
60-90gsm, heavier weight than layout paper.
Preferred by people who work with technical drawings.
Tracing- advantages and disadvantages
Easier to manipulate.
Can sometimes be time consuming.
Copier- properties and uses
80gsm, b/w photocopying from inkjet or laser printers, smooth finish. Bright white and available in lots of colours.
Sketching and writing. Printers.
Copier- advantages and disadvantages
High quality, ensures professional standards and easy to read, readily available.
Not very strong, lacks quality.
Cartridge- properties and uses
120-150gsm. Smooth finish with slight texture. Completely opaque accepts most drawing media.
Used with paints.
Cartridge- advantages and disadvantages
Heavy duty, can withstand a lot of pressure.
Opaque, more costly.
Bonded- properties and uses
50+gsm. It’s a high quality, durable, writing paper.
Letterheads and other stationary, paper for electric printers and widely used for graphic work including pencil, pen and felt tip markers.
Bonded- advantages and disadvantages
Strong as made from rag pulp which is stronger than wood pulp. It’s a long wearing paper and available in a wide range of colours.
Ink needs to be changed and is more costly than regular copy paper. It’s also slower at printing.
Coated- properties and uses
70-300gsm. It’s covered with a layer of china clay, pigment and adhesive to give a smooth surface finish.
Wide range of high quality printing jobs including advertising materials, books, annual reports and high quality catalogues like magazines.
Coated- advantages and disadvantages
Smooth flat surface for printing on and a range of finishes available including gloss, matt, satin and silk. Coated paper also resists moisture and dirt.
Relatively expensive, not recyclable due to the coating being able to separate and it is also not able to be written on in pen easily.
Mounted board- properties and uses
Thick board with colour on one side, very high quality, strong and rigid. Available in a range of colours
Presentations and displays, works can be mounted onto a wall.
Mounted board- advantages and disadvantages
Thick so very sturdy, will last a long time, doesn’t damage much so stays looking nice.
Expensive and difficult to work with as so thick.
Corrugated board- properties and uses
Fluted paper between two layers. Impact resistant, excellent strength to weight ratio and recyclable.
Protective packaging for fragile goods and box-making.
Corrugated board- advantages and disadvantages
Inexpensive, versatile and easy to work with.
Becomes weak once scored, not resistant to weather, loses shape over time.
Foam board- properties and uses
Polystyrene/polyurethane between two layers of card, rigid yet lightweight, accepts paints and stains and cuts well.
Displays, signage, picture framing, modelling.
Foam board- advantages and disadvantages
Resistant to bending or curling, available in different finishes plus cushioning.
Expensive and susceptible to sunlight damage.
Folding box board- advantages and disadvantages
Layers of bleached and unbleached pulp, excellent for scoring, bending and creasing and good for printing on.
Food packaging, cartons, packing boxes.
Folding box board- properties and uses
Inexpensive, flexible and lightweight, resistant to tearing so is protective.
Poor tensile strength, has sharp unfinished edges.
Foil lined board- advantages and disadvantages
Laminated foil coating over card, insulating, reflective, good moisture barrier.
Cosmetic cartons and take-away food packaging.
Foil lined board- properties and uses
Keeps contents consistent temperature.
Expensive and non-biodegradable.
Laminating- properties and uses
Flexible, impact resistant, strong, useful in harsh environments, good tensile strength, water resistant.
Counter tops, menus, documents, flooring, business cards.
Laminating- advantages and disadvantages
Durable, cost effective , versatile, easy to maintain, increases revenue of a product , simple cleaning.
Temperature vulnerability, difficult to repair.
Embossing- properties and uses
Two dies press the paper from either side to give the raised effect. It adds texture, dimension and shine.
Cards, journals, books, official documents and signing.
Embossing- advantages and disadvantages
Transfers fine details, makes foiling easier. Can be stained or painted.
Both sides of the material are affected. Difficult to control the process and not reversible.
Varnishing- properties and uses
Flexibility, durability, glossy , protective, hard and durable.
To provide a protective layer so it doesn’t stain or mark easily. Such as tables, furniture, metal and plastic.
Varnishing- advantages and disadvantages
Prevents scratching and abrasion that will damage the appearance of the product. Provides a non porous layer.
High maintenance requires regular upkeep to keep it in its original form. Brittle and may peel.
Hot foil blocking- properties and uses
Transfer foil onto the surface of a material. Gives a shiny appearance and can be done with many finishes.
Security strips, bank cards, passports and money printing.
Hot foil blocking- advantages and disadvantages
Can be applied to different types of paper and board, cheaper than metallic ink, excellent quality control.
Foil can lift if there is moisture, a slow process. Foil can be overheated which blurs graphics.
