Paper And Boards Flashcards
Compliant material definition
Scored, folded, cut with basic tools
STOCKFORM
Ranges of paper sizes
A0 largest
A8 smallest
STOCKFORM
Paper sizes. How does it increase
Increases by double
Eg. A3 double the size of A4
STOCKFORM
Grams per square metre (GSM) definition
Thickness. Measures how easy it is to cut fold and score
STOCKFORM
Manufacturing
- Grey wooden pull
- Bleaches added to whiten
•recyclable and naturally biodegradable
TYPES OF PAPER
Layout paper
Properties and uses
Properties - thin, translucent, smooth surface
Uses - sketching and drawing
TYPES OF PAPER
Cartridge paper
Properties and uses
Properties - off white, textured
Uses - sketching, ink and pastels
TYPES OF PAPER
Tracing paper
Properties and uses
Properties - translucent, slightly thicker than layout
Uses - copying images
TYPES OF PAPER
Bleed-proof paper
Properties and uses
Properties - cartridge but bleed-proof
Uses - alcohol markers
TYPES OF PAPER
Treated paper
Properties and uses
Properties - clear layer to help hold image
Uses - photographs and Polaroids
TYPES OF PAPER
Watercolour paper
Properties and uses
Properties - absorbent
Uses - watercolour painting
TYPES OF BOARD
Corrugated Board
Properties and uses
Properties - corrugated centre (zigzag) to improve toughness
Uses - protective packaging, takeaway, prototype/models
TYPES OF BOARD
Bleached card
Properties and uses
Properties - brightened used bleach for high quality printing
Uses - greeting cards, high quality packaging
TYPES OF BOARD
Mount board
Properties and uses
Properties - compressed fine cotton for ridgidness/not bending
Uses - presenting artwork
TYPES OF BOARD
Duplex card
Properties and uses
Properties - two layers, exterior coated - glossy and waterproof
Uses - food packaging, disposable plates, milk cartons
TYPES OF BOARD
Foil-backed / laminated
Properties and uses
Properties - polymer foil for water resistance and heat insulation
Uses - take away boxes
TYPES OF BOARD
Metal effect card
Properties and uses
Properties - high quality card with metal layer on outset surfaced to enhance aesthetics
Uses - business cards, gift boxes
TYPES OF BOARD
Moulded paper pulp
Properties and uses
Properties - recycled pulp moulded when wet then dried. Textured. Eco friendly
Uses - egg boxes
TYPES OF PAPER
6
- Layout paper
- Cartridge paper
- Tracing paper
- Bleed proof paper
- Treated paper
- Watercolour paper
TYPES OF BOARD
7
- Corrugated card
- Bleached card
- Mount board
- Duplex cars
- Foul backed / laminated
- Metal effect
- Moulded paper pulp
PROCESSES
Die cutting and creasing
(Check image)
Pressing down
-Cutting dies - cut
-Creasing rules - crease
•Cereal boxes
PROCESS
Bending (addition to due cutting and creasing)
•stamped out net placed on folding table
-folded across creased lines. Manually or automatic
Net shape meaning
What is cut out / score lines
PROCESS
Laser cutting
Small scale production
-repeated accuracy
-fast
-detailed
-easily edited and manufactured
