Paper And Card Flashcards
What plants can cellulose be extracted from?
Wood, cotton, bamboo and flax
Is paper a sustainable material?
Yes
Why are some paper products a % recycled
Reduces the demand on the environment and keeps costs down
What is paper sold by?
Wight, grams per square metre
Name four types of paper
Layout
Cartridge
Tracing
Bleed proof
What is layout paper and what is it used for?
Thin and slightly translucent, designers use it for sketching
What is tracing paper and what is it used for?
Almost transparent you use it for tracing designs
What is cartridge paper and what is it used for?
High quality and has a textured surface used for sketching pastel and water colour
What is bleed proof paper and what is it used for?
Similar to cartridge paper and is good at separating water based paints and pens so they don’t spread out
What is corrugated card?
What are its properties?
Can it be recycled?
Two or more layers of card
Strong but light
Yes
What is a composite?
A combination of two materials e.g. Laminated paper
What is paper made of?
Small fibres commonly made from cellulose
