Types of paper and boards

Question 1

layout paper

Answer 1

think translucent paper with a smooth surface
used in sketching, technical drawing and tracing

Question 2

cartridge paper

Answer 2

Off-white paper with a slightly textured surface
used in sketching, pencil renders, and pastel

Question 3

Tracing paper

Answer 3

translucent paper, thicker than layout paper
used for copying images when sketching

Question 4

Bleed-proof paper

Answer 4

similar to cartridge paper but bleed proof prevents colours from running
used in spirit based marker rendering

Question 5

Treated paper

Answer 5

Plain paper with a clear binder or dye layer to help hold an imagine onto the papers surface
used in photographic printing

Question 6

Watercolour paper

Answer 6

absorbent with a smooth (hot pressed variant) or textured (cold pressed) surface
used in watercolour painting

Question 7

Corrugated card

Answer 7

carton board layers with a corrugated middle layer which improves impact resistance and protects the contents
used in packaging, model making, takeaway boxes ect

Question 8

Bleached card

Answer 8

chemically treated card with a brightened surface
used in high quality printing for cards and packaging

Question 9

Mount board

Answer 9

compressed cotton fibres made into a rigid board
used in mounting pictures and presenting artwork

Question 10

Duplex card

Answer 10

two layered paper with a waxy layer to give a water resistance and glossy surface
used in food packaging, milk cartons ect

Question 11

Foil backed/Laminated card

Answer 11

card with a polymer or foil layer to make it water resistant or a better insulator
drinks packaging, cartons, take away boxes

Question 12

Metal effect card

Answer 12

card with a metal effect layer to improve the aesthetics for gift boxes, packaging ect

Question 13

Moulded paper pulp

Answer 13

recycled paper pulp dried around a mould. has a rough outer texture and smooth inner texture
used in eco products, egg boxes ect