Part 1 - performance characteristics of paper and boards

Question 1

what are untrimmed sizes

Answer 1

untrimmed sizes are slightly larger then the standard sizes to allow for any colour bleeding printing

Question 2

Cartridge paper

Answer 2

Used for sketching, rendering pencil, ink and pastel and is off white paper

Question 3

Tracing paper

Answer 3

Copying images and sketching, translucent and light

Question 4

Bleedproof paper

Answer 4

Similar to cartridge paper however does not bleed with ink

Question 5

Treated paper

Answer 5

Used for photographic printing,

Question 6

Watercolour paper

Answer 6

Used for watercolour painting, available in many different textures and smoothness

Question 7

Corrugated card

Answer 7

Use for protective packaging, model making, prototyping ideas and food packaging such takeaway boxes.

Question 8

Mount board

Answer 8

Used for presenting artwork, made from compressed cotton fibres to produce a rigid board

Question 9

Duplex card

Answer 9

Used for food packaging such as juice or milk cartons, made up of two layers of paper, with the exterior often coated making it more water resistant and shiny.

Question 10

Foil backed and laminated card

Answer 10

Used for drinks packaging, with polymer film or foil applied to provide water resistant and heat resistant layer

Question 11

Moulded paper pulp

Answer 11

Used for protection in packages and it’s made from recycled paper pulp and is moulded when wet