Paper and boards

Question 1

Layout- properties and uses

Answer 1

50gsm. Translucent allows tracing through onto another sheet, and accepts most drawing media, smooth surface.
Outlines, architecture layouts, sketching developing and rendering.

Question 2

Layout- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 2

The ink won’t bleed through the paper, easily scanned on, strong.
Can smudge if an eraser is used.

Question 3

Tracing- properties and uses

Answer 3

60-90gsm, heavier weight than layout paper.
Preferred by people who work with technical drawings.

Question 4

Tracing- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 4

Easier to manipulate.
Can sometimes be time consuming.

Question 5

Copier- properties and uses

Answer 5

80gsm, b/w photocopying from inkjet or laser printers, smooth finish. Bright white and available in lots of colours.
Sketching and writing. Printers.

Question 6

Copier- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 6

High quality, ensures professional standards and easy to read, readily available.
Not very strong, lacks quality.

Question 7

Cartridge- properties and uses

Answer 7

120-150gsm. Smooth finish with slight texture. Completely opaque accepts most drawing media.
Used with paints.

Question 8

Cartridge- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 8

Heavy duty, can withstand a lot of pressure.
Opaque, more costly.

Question 9

Bonded- properties and uses

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Bonded- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

Coated- properties and uses

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

Coated- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

Mounted board- properties and uses

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

Mounted board- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Corrugated board- properties and uses

Answer 15

Fluted paper between two layers. Impact resistant, excellent strength to weight ratio and recyclable.
Protective packaging for fragile goods and box-making.

Question 16

Corrugated board- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 16

Inexpensive, versatile and easy to work with.
Becomes weak once scored, not resistant to weather, loses shape over time.

Question 17

Foam board- properties and uses

Answer 17

Polystyrene/polyurethane between two layers of card, rigid yet lightweight, accepts paints and stains and cuts well.
Displays, signage, picture framing, modelling.

Question 18

Foam board- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 18

Resistant to bending or curling, available in different finishes plus cushioning.
Expensive and susceptible to sunlight damage.

Question 19

Folding box board- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 19

Layers of bleached and unbleached pulp, excellent for scoring, bending and creasing and good for printing on.
Food packaging, cartons, packing boxes.

Question 20

Folding box board- properties and uses

Answer 20

Inexpensive, flexible and lightweight, resistant to tearing so is protective.
Poor tensile strength, has sharp unfinished edges.

Question 21

Foil lined board- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 21

Laminated foil coating over card, insulating, reflective, good moisture barrier.
Cosmetic cartons and take-away food packaging.

Question 22

Foil lined board- properties and uses

Answer 22

Keeps contents consistent temperature.
Expensive and non-biodegradable.

Question 23

Laminating- properties and uses

Answer 23

Flexible, impact resistant, strong, useful in harsh environments, good tensile strength, water resistant.
Counter tops, menus, documents, flooring, business cards.

Question 24

Laminating- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 24

Durable, cost effective , versatile, easy to maintain, increases revenue of a product , simple cleaning.
Temperature vulnerability, difficult to repair.

Question 25

Embossing- properties and uses

Answer 25

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.

Question 26

Embossing- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 26

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.

Question 27

Varnishing- properties and uses

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

Varnishing- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 28

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.

Question 29

Hot foil blocking- properties and uses

Answer 29

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.

Question 30

Hot foil blocking- advantages and disadvantages

Answer 30

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.