Materials And Descriptions Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is layout paper?
Thin translucent paper with a smooth surface.
Commonly used for sketching and technical drawing.
Describe cartridge paper.
Off-white paper usually with a slightly textured surface.
Suitable for sketching and rendering in pencil, ink, and pastel.primarily used in printing
What are the characteristics of tracing paper?
Translucent paper slightly thicker than layout paper.
Ideal for tracing images or sketches.
What is bleed-proof paper used for?
Similar to cartridge paper but has a bleed-proof layer on one side so colours do not run.
Useful for spirit-based marker rendering.
What defines treated paper?
Plain paper with a clear binder or dye layer applied to help hold the image on the paper surface and brighten the image.
Available with surface sheens such as high gloss or matte.
For photographic printing
Describe watercolour paper.
Available in absorbent, smooth, hot-pressed or the more textured cold-pressed and heavily textured rough.
Specifically designed for watercolour painting.
What is corrugated card?
Usually with carton board outer layers and a corrugated middle layer, providing protection against impact.
Commonly used for protective packaging or take-away box’s
What is the purpose of bleached card?
Chemically treated to brighten the surface for high-quality printing.
Often used in greeting cards and high-quality packaging.
What is mount board made from?
Made from compressed fine cotton fibres to produce a rigid board.
Typically used for presenting artwork and picture mounting.
What defines duplex card?
Made up of two layers of paper, often coated to make it more water-resistant and give it a glossy sheen and waxy feel.
Commonly used for food packaging such as juice or milk cartons.
What is foil backed and laminated card used for?
Card with polymer film or foil applied to one or both sides to provide a water-resistant and/or heat insulating layer. The laminateneds to be moved before recycling
Drinks packaging ,milk cartons or take away lids
What is metal effect card?
High-quality card with a thin metal effect layer applied to the outer surface for enhanced aesthetics. Can be embossed for additional texture.
Gift bosses and packaging, high quality metal-effect business cards
What is moulded paper pulp?
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.
Moulded packaging products, eco-friendly packaging, fruit packaging
Fill in the blank: Layout paper is primarily used for _______.
Sketching, quick ink, technical drawing, tracing
Fill in the blank: Bleed-proof paper prevents _______ from running.
colours
True or False: Watercolour paper is only available in one texture.
False
List three uses of corrugated card.
- Protective packaging
- Model making
- Prototyping ideas
List two characteristics of treated paper.
- Clear binder or dye layer
- Available in high gloss or matte finishes
True or False: Duplex card is always made from a single layer of paper.
False
What is foam board?
Two outer layers of card with a foam middle core, available in a range of thicknesses.
Uses: Mood board backing, presentation boards, modelling.
What is fluted PP sheet?
Extruded sheet with integral ‘flutes’ or corrugations. Lightweight and easily bent along the flutes.
Uses: Signs (such as construction site signs, sale boards for estate agents), storage box construction, portfolio cases, small models.
What is translucent PP sheet?
An extremely tough polymer sheet. Can be scored before bending to produce a plastic hinge, which can be folded many times. Virtually impossible to tear and waterproof
Uses:packaging products, folders, boxses .
What is Styrofoam?
Dense, closed cell foam, commonly blue in color. Can be cut, shaped and sanded with standard workshop tools.
Uses: Product modelling, formers for moulding and laminating
What is low density polyethylene (LDPE) sheet?
Tough, available in thin sheet form, transparent, good chemical resistance, flexible.
Uses: Food wrapping, air pillow packaging, bubble wrap, carrier bags.
