1.4 Performance Characteristics of Paper And Boards

Question 1

What is the standard sizes name for paper stock forms

Answer 1

grams per square metre (GSM)

Question 2

State three properties/characteristics of layout paper

Answer 2

• Thin translucent paper with a smooth surface
• Takes pencil well
• Not as strong as tracing paper

Question 3

State the three uses of layout paper

Answer 3

• Sketching
• Quick ink
• Technical drawing
• Tracing

Question 4

State three properties/characteristics of cartridge paper

Answer 4

• Creamy off-white colour
• The surface qualities take various drawing media very well
• Slightly textured surface

Question 5

State the two uses of cartridge paper

Answer 5

• Sketching (primarily used)

- Rending in pencil ink and pastel

Question 6

State three properties/characteristics of tracing paper

Answer 6

• Relatively hard and strong
• Translucent paper
• Slightly thicker than layout paper

Question 7

State the one use of tracing paper

Answer 7

• Copying images when sketching

Question 8

State two properties/characteristics of bleed proof paper

Answer 8

• Does not allow ink or solvent-based maker pens to bleed through
• Highly sized with high opacity giving deeper colours

Question 9

State the one use of bleed proof paper

Answer 9

• Spirit-based marker rendering

Question 10

State one property/characteristic of treated paper

Answer 10

• Plain paper with a clear binder or dye layer applied to help hold the image on the paper surface

Question 11

State the one use of treated paper

Answer 11

• Photographic printing

Question 12

State two properties/characteristics of watercolour paper

Answer 12

• Withstand large amounts of water and retain its structural integrity
• Has a matte, lightly texture finish

Question 13

State the one use of watercolour paper

Answer 13

• Watercolour painting

Question 14

State two properties/characteristics of corrugated card

Answer 14

• Shock-absorbing
• Lightweight
• Good thermal insulation

Question 15

State the two uses of corrugated card

Answer 15

• Protective packaging
• Model making
• Prototyping ideas
• Food packaging, such as takeaway boxes

Question 16

State two properties/characteristics of bleached card

Answer 16

• Chemical treated to brighten the surface to make it suitable for high-quality printing
• Holds print very well
• Has a luxurious feel to the surface

Question 17

State the two uses of bleached card

Answer 17

• Greeting cards

- High-quality packaging

Question 18

State two properties/characteristics of mount board

Answer 18

• Made from compressed fine cotton fibers to produce a rigid board
• Structurally very strong
• Available in a range of colours

Question 19

State the two uses of mount board

Answer 19

• Presenting artwork
• Picture mounting
• Modelling

Question 20

State two properties/characteristics of duplex board

Answer 20

• Normally white but available in a range of colours
• Food safe
• Can be coated to increase water and oil resistance
• Folds, cuts, and prints well

Question 21

State the two uses of duplex board

Answer 21

• Disposable cups and plates

- Juice and milk cartons

Question 22

State two properties/characteristics of foil-backed and laminated cards

Answer 22

• Polymer film or foil applied to provide water resistance

- heat-insulating layer

Question 23

State the two uses of foil-backed and laminated cards

Answer 23

• Drinks packaging
• Milk cartons
• Take-away box lids

Question 24

State two properties/characteristics of metal effect card

Answer 24

• Metal effect can be added to the surface to enhance aesthetics
• Can be embossed to give it texture

Question 25

State the two uses of metal effect card

Answer 25

• Gifts boxes and packaging

- High-quality metal effect business cards

Question 26

State one property/characteristic of moulded paper pulp

Answer 26

• Create specific forms for protective and secure eco-friendly packaging

Question 27

State the two uses of moulded paper pulp

Answer 27

• Moulded packaging products
• Eco-friendly packaging
• Egg boxes
• Fruit packaging