papers and boards

Question 1

layout paper

Answer 1

• translucent paper
• smooth surface
• uses: sketching, technical drawing, tracing

Question 2

off white paper

Answer 2

• usually with a slightly textured surface
• uses: printing, sketching, rendering in ink and pastel

Question 3

tracing paper

Answer 3

• translucent paper, slightly thicker than layout paper
• uses: for copying images when sketching

Question 4

bleed proof paper

Answer 4

• similar to cartridge paper but has a bleed proof layer on one side so colours do not run
• uses: spirit based marker rendering

Question 5

treated paper

Answer 5

• plain paper with a clear binder or dye layer applied- to help hold the image on the paper surface, and brighten it
• surface sheens available are usually high gloss or matte
• uses: photographic printing

Question 6

watercolour paper

Answer 6

• available in absorbent, smooth, hot pressed or more textured cold pressed and heavily textured rough
• uses: watercolour painting

Question 7

corrugated card:

Answer 7

• usually with carton board outer layers and a corrugated middle layer- giving the material the ability to provide protection against impact
• uses: protective packaging, model making and food packaging

Question 8

bleached card

Answer 8

• chemically treated to brighten the surface to make it suitable for high quality packaging
• uses: greeting cards, high quality packaging

Question 9

duplex card:

Answer 9

• made up of two layers of paper, with the exterior often coated to make it more resistant and to give it a glossy sheen and waxy feel
• uses: food packaging, disposable cups etc

Question 10

metal effect card

Answer 10

• high quality card with a thin metal effect layer applied to the outer surface to enhance aesthetics, can be embossed
• uses: gift boxes, packaging

Question 11

foil backed and laminated card:

Answer 11

• card with polymer film or foil applied to either one side of both to provide a water resistant or insulating layer
• uses: drinks packaging, milk cartons, takeaway containers

Question 12

moulded paper pulp

Answer 12

• recycled paper pulp moulded when wet and dried to a specific shape
• usually smooth on the visible inside surface and rough textured on the outer surface
• uses: drink holders, egg cartons