Papers and Boards Flashcards
What are papers and boards sourced from?
Cellulose fibres.
What is the difference between papers and boards? Explain.
The difference is the (gsm) grams per square metre.
What is the gsm of paper?
Anything less than 200g
What is the gsm of boards?
Anything greater than 200g.
Name all of the papers.
Bleed proof paper
Cartridge paper
Grid paper
Layout paper
Tracing paper
Name all of the boards.
Corrugated board
Duplex board
Foil-lined board
Foam core board
Inkjet board
Solid white board
How is paper measured?
Paper is measured by weight in grams per square metre (GSM). Common weights range from 60-170gsm.
What are the properties and common uses of layout paper?
Properties: Medium opacity sheet with a smooth finish. 60-90 gsm.
Uses: Sketch and design work.
What are the properties and common uses of tracing paper?
Properties: Off white, low opacity sheet and thin. 60-90 gsm.
Uses: Copying, overlays and tracing drawings.
What are the properties and common uses of cartridge paper?
Properties: Thick white paper with a textured surface. 120-150 gsm.
Uses: Sketching, watercolours, ink drawings.
What are the properties and common uses of bleed proof paper?
Properties: Thick, coated paper that prevents inks or marker pens from bleeding. 120-150 gsm.
Uses: High quality illustrations with colour richness and vibrancy.
What are the properties and common uses of grid paper?
Properties: White paper with a printed grid of squares, isometric lines or other patterns. 80-100 gsm.
Uses: Scale drawings, model making, scientific diagrams.
What are the properties and common uses of corrugated card?
Properties: two layers of lightweight cord containing fluted layer strength
Uses: packing for impact protection and insulation. Fully degradable and recyclable.
What are the properties and common uses of foam core?
Properties: An inner foam core with a paper face. Rigid and stiff.
Uses: model making and mounting artworks.
What are the properties and common uses of foil line board?
Properties: card coated with aluminium foil on one side. Foil retains heat keeping contents warm and creates a moisture barrier.
Uses: takeaway containers and drink cartons .
What are the properties in common uses of inkjet board?
Properties: treated card with smooth finish and bleed proof printable surface
Uses: printing photographs and artworks
What are the properties and common uses of duplex board?
Properties: two layers of card bonded together, often with a white external layer. Available with metallic and holographic finishes
Uses: tough, with a bright write appearance suitable for packaging. Used with a waxy coating for food and drink containers
What are the properties and common uses of solid white board?
Properties: high quality card, brilliant white smooth finish on both sides
Uses: greetings cards, quality packaging and book covers
Describe how paper and boards are formed.
Wood is pulped, cleaned, and spread into sheets. It’s pressed, dried, and finished. Boards are made by laminating layers.
