Paper, Board Flashcards
what qualities do CARTRIDGE PAPER have and what is it used for?
textured surface
high quality
used for sketching using different media
what qualities do LAYOUT PAPER have and what is it used for?
thin
translucent - you can see light through it
used for general design work
what qualities do TRACING-PAPER have and what is it used for?
semi-transparent
used to copy images
what qualities do GRID PAPER have and what is it used for?
square or isometric pattern
orthographic/ scale drawings / isometric drawings
what qualities do BLEED PROOF PAPER have and what is it used for?
pen doesn’t bleed through - stays put
used by designers drawing with felt-tips and marker pens
what is paper and board measured in?
gsm
grams per square meter
anything above …… gsm is considered …..
200
board
what is board used in and why?
packaging
low cost / high strength - to - weight ration
what are the qualities of SOLID WHITE BOARD and what is it used for?
high quality bleached surface
used for primary packaging (for packaging individual items)
what are the qualities of INKJET CARD and what is it used for?
allows printed image to be sharply defined and high quality
used for inkjet printing - designed so ink doesn’t bleed
what are the qualities of CORRUGATED CARD and what is it used for?
made of a fluted inner core sandwiched between two layers
can be printed on
flutes add strength and rigidity
used in secondary packaging - protects products during transit
what are the qualities of DUPLEX BOARD and what is it used for?
different colour and texture on each side
only one surface is seen - one side smooth for printing
used in food packaging
what are the qualities of FOAM CORE BOARD and what is it used for?
stiff
lightweight
thin outer card layer can be scored
made from expanded polystyrene foam between two pieces of thin card
good for making models and mounting posters
what are the qualities of FOIL-LINED BOARD and what is it used for?
aluminium lining
used to package food
foil keeps flavours in / air and moisture out
