Paper and boards - GCSE DT Flashcards
How are papers and boards made?
They are made from trees which are turned into pulp.
Stock form of paper is made in what range?
The ‘A’ range (A1, A2, A3…)
What does the FSC logo mean?
The paper comes from a managed forest.
What are papers and boards measured in?
They are measured in GSM - Grams per Square Metre
What are unsustainable uses of paper?
Bleaching it and deforestation?
What are the properties and uses of layout paper?
50-90 gsm translucent
Working drawings + tracing
What are the properties and uses of copier paper?
Matt, fast drying and range of colours
Photo copy paper
What are the properties and uses of sugar paper?
Rough, wide range of colours and thicknesses
Craft projects and display work
What are the properties and uses of cartridge paper?
100-150gsm, cream, lightly textured
Painting + drawing
What are the properties and uses of tracing paper?
Low opacity, various gsm
Architects and design engineers to create drawings
What are the properties and uses of bleed proof paper?
70-150gsm, smooth, bleed proof, sharp images
Printing leaflets + for felt tips
What are the properties and uses of card?
Thicker than paper, variety of sizes, colours and finishes
For cards and simple modelling
What are the properties and uses of cardboard?
Variety of sizes and colours
Packaging and modelling material
What are the properties and uses of board sheets?
Rigid, smooth and mainly black and white
Picture frame and architectural modelling
What are the properties and uses of corrugated card?
250gsm, good strength to weight ratio, 2 or more layers
Boxes + packaging
What are the properties and uses of styrofoam?
Range of sizes + thicknesses, easy to cut, shape and sand
Wall insulation and modelling
What are the properties and uses of foam board?
Lightweight, smooth and range of colours
Modelling
What are the properties and uses of laminated layers?
Layers of paper, card and plastic in large sheets
Foil lid trays and food packaging
What are the properties and uses of corriflute?
Rigid, lightweight and waterproof
Outside signs, plastic containers and modelling
What are the properties and uses of solid white board?
High quality card, large white sheets
Book covers and individual item packaging
What are the properties and uses of polypropylene sheet?
Range of colours + thickness, can be textured
Flexible folders and matts
What are the properties and uses of duplex board?
Tough + lightly textured, prevents water transfer
Food packaging
