Paper And Card

Question 1

Give three examples of stock forms

Answer 1

A4
A2
A3

Question 2

If you are asked to use an example of material what should you use unless told otherwise?

Answer 2

Paper and card

Question 3

Give examples of paper and card

Answer 3

Solid white board
Cardboard
Corrugated board
Tracing paper
Card
Cartridge paper
160 GSM paper

Question 4

What is one property of all paper and card?

Answer 4

All paper and card can be printed on

Question 5

Why is paper bleached?

Answer 5

It is easier to print on as it is smoother

It can be dyed a different colour

Question 6

What does ‘GSM’ mean?

Answer 6

The weight of paper per one square metre

Question 7

How is paper made?

Answer 7

The trees are brought to a factory
The bark is removed and they are cut into small chips
The chips are then mixed with water and ‘cooked’ into a paste
The paper is bleached and other chemicals are added to strengthen the finished paper
The paste is flattened and water is squeezed out
The flattened paste is dried out to form paper