Papers and Boards Flashcards

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What are papers and boards made of?

A

Cellulose fibres found in wood, rags or grasses

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What are papers measured in?

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Sizes from A0-A6 and in grams per square metre (gsm)

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What is considered a type of paper?

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Anything less than 200 gsm

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Who invented paper?

A

The chinese

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Types of papers?

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Bleed proof
Cartridge paper
Grid
Lauout paper
Tracing paper

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6
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What is considered boards?

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Greater than 200gsm

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Types of boards?

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Corrugated card
Duplex board
Foil-lined board
Foam core
Inkjet card
Solid white board

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Properties of bleed proof?

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Smooth paper, often with water and spirit based markers
Prevents marker bleed (when ink runs and seeps through the paper)

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Properties of Cartridge paper?

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Good quality white paper often with a slight texture
Available in different weights

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Properties of grid?

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Paper printed with different grids as guidlines (these can be isometric or differently sized grids)

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Properties of layout paper?

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Thin translucent lightweight paper
Can be drawn on with markers and takes colours well

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Properties of tracing paper?

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Thin, transparent paper

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13
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Common uses of bleed proof?

A

Used for presentation drawing

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Common uses of Cartridge paper?

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Due to good-quality surface, it can be used for paints and markers as well as drawing

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15
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Common uses of grid?

A

Quick model-making and working drawings

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16
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Common uses of layout paper?

A

Initial quick sketching and tracing

17
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Common uses of tracing paper?

A

Tracing copies of drawings

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Properties of corrugated card?

A

Strong, lightwieght material
Made up of two or more layers and a fluted middle section leading to good insulating properties

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Properties of Duplex board?

A

Thin board which often has one side that is suitable for printing

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Properties of foil-lined board?

A

Board covered on one side with aluminium foil, making it a good insulator of heat

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Foam core board?

A

Two pieces of board witha core of foam to increase the thickness
Thick board that is very lightweight

22
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Properties of inkjet card?

A

Treated so it can be used in all inkjet printers

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Properties of solid white board?

A

Top wuality cardboard, smooth and white
Good for printing on

24
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Common uses of corrugated card?

A

Packaging such as pizza eboxes, and large boxes used for heavy items that need protecting

25
Q

Common uses of duplex board?

A

Food packiging

26
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Common uses of foil-lined board?

A

Takeaway or readyxmeal packaging

27
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Common uses of inkjet card?

A

Printing in inkjet printers

28
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Common uses of solid white board?

A

Book covers