Section A - Materials and their working properties - paper and boards

Question 1

Common uses

Answer 1

Book covers, greeting cards, packaging, advertising, hot foil stamping and embossing

Question 2

What is paper and board made from

Answer 2

Paper and board are made from cellulose fibres (wood pulp) found in wood, rags or grasses (which are all renewable materials)

Question 3

Explain why paper and board is more environmentally friendly than polymer

Answer 3

Paper and board is at least part-recycled, making it amore environmentally friendly material than polymer

Question 4

Sizes of paper

Answer 4

Paper is measured in sizes from A0 - A6

Question 5

unit Measurement of paper
Paper is measured in _____

Answer 5

grams per square metre (gsm)

Question 6

Density/thickness of photocopier paper

Answer 6

Photocopier paper is usually 80 gsm

Question 7

The thinner the paper the lower the __________

Answer 7

The thinner the paper the lower the grams per square metre (gsm)

Question 8

What measurement is considered a type of paper

Answer 8

Anything less than 200gsm is considered a type of paper

Question 9

Types of paper

Answer 9

bleed proof
cartridge paper
grid
layout paper
tracing paper

Question 10

Properties of bleed proof paper

Answer 10

Smooth paper, often used with water and spirit based markers

Prevents marker bleed (when ink runs and seeps through the paper)

(This paper is slightly textured with a white coating, thin)
Coated to stop colour seeping

Question 11

Common uses of bleed proof paper

Answer 11

Used for presentation drawings

Question 12

Properties of cartridge paper

Answer 12

Good quality white paper often with a slight texture

Available in different weights

The paper is completely opaque

more expensive than other papers.

Question 13

Common uses of cartridge paper

Answer 13

Due to the good-quality surface, it can be used for paints and markers as well as drawing

Question 14

Properties of grid paper

Answer 14

Paper printed with different grids as guidelines (these can be isometric or differently sized grids)

Lines are usually blue but can be darker to trace through

Question 15

Common uses of grid paper

Answer 15

Quick model-making and working drawings

Commonly used for mathematics, graphs, diagrams and layout drawings.

Question 16

Properties of layout paper

Answer 16

Thin translucent lightweight paper

Can be drawn on with markers and takes colours well

Question 17

Common uses of Layout paper

Answer 17

Initial quick sketching and tracing

Question 18

Properties of tracing paper

Answer 18

Thin, transparent paper

This paper takes most drawing medium very well.

Question 19

Common uses of tracing paper

Answer 19

Tracing copies of drawings

Question 20

What type of paper is this

https://colart.s3.amazonaws.com/imagefiles/standardUse/95023.jpg

Answer 20

bleed proof paper

Question 21

what type of paper is this

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Answer 21

isometric grid paper

Question 22

what type of paper is this

https://www.turnersart.co.uk/upload/images/data/Card%20and%20Paper/Layout%20Paper%20250%20Sheets.jpg

Answer 22

layout paper

Question 23

What type of paper is this

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/L20AAOSwAL9Uj2Wq/s-l1200.jpg

Answer 23

tracing paper

Question 24

what type of paper is this

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iwUhOHulL._AC_UF894,1000QL80.jpg

Answer 24

square grid paper

Question 25

what type of paper is this https://www.graphicsdirect.co.uk/cdn/shop/products/cartridge-paper-150gsm__artcoe_graphics_direct_480x.jpg?v=1601029135

Answer 25

cartridge paper

Question 26

Describe the use of isometric grid paper

Answer 26

Isometric grid paper makes drawing in 3D easier by providing grid lines at 30 degree angles (as triangles). This allows us to accurately create isometric drawings

Question 27

What measurement is considered a type of board (card or cardboard)

Answer 27

Board (card or cardboard) are always greater than 200 gsm

Question 28

Density/thickness of corrugated cardboard

Answer 28

Corrugated cardboard = 250+ gsm Normally over 2.5mm thick

Question 29

Types of boards

Answer 29

Corrugated card Duplex board Foil lined board Foam core board Ink jet card Solid white board

Question 30

Properties of corrugated card

Answer 30

Strong, lightweight material (corrugations make it strong) Made up of two or more layers of card and a fluted middle section leading to good insulating properties Easy to print on Good insulator Available in different thicknesses

Question 31

Common uses of corrugated card

Answer 31

Packaging such as pizza boxes, and large boxes used for heavy items that need protecting

Question 32

Properties of duplex board

Answer 32

Thin board which often has one side that is suitable for printing This board has two layers glued together often with a white external layer. Stiff, lightweight

Question 33

Common uses of duplex board

Answer 33

Food packaging

Question 34

Properties of foil lined board

Answer 34

Board covered on one side with aluminium foil, making it a good insulator of heat This board has a white card outer and laminated to an aluminium foil inner. This board is strong It is water and oil resistant Stiff

Question 35

Common uses of foil lines board

Answer 35

Takeaway (to retain heat for longer periods) or ready-meal packaging

Question 36

Properties of foam core board

Answer 36

Two pieces of board with a core of foam to increase the thickness Thick board that is very lightweight and strong , rigid Prone to creasing and cracking This board has a smooth back and front Available in different thicknesses

Question 37

Common uses of foam core board

Answer 37

Model making, such as architect models Mounting posters/photographs

Question 38

Properties of inkjet card

Answer 38

Treated so it can be used in all printers Designed so that the ink doesn't bleed - this allows the printed image to be sharply defined and of a high quality Strong. lightweight Available in different thicknesses This board is smooth with a bright white finish.

Question 39

Common uses of inkjet card

Answer 39

Printing in inkjet printers Used for high-quality photo prints

Question 40

Properties of solid white board

Answer 40

Top quality cardboard Smooth and white on both sides Good for printing on Stiff Can be cut or scored

Question 41

what type of board is this https://www.priorydirect.co.uk/images/products_new/1130234178/1.jpg

Answer 41

corrugated card

Question 42

What type of board is this https://www.boxpackingsolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Coated-Duplex-Cardboard-Gray-Board.jpg https://5.imimg.com/data5/SELLER/Default/2021/3/IA/UR/ZL/16275210/printed-food-packaging-box-500x500.png

Answer 42

duplex board

Question 43

what type board is this https://rossartandcraft.com/cdn/shop/products/image_993c9d80-7fba-49c9-8394-06bb9b22f65b_480x480.jpeg?v=1571600918 https://www.rawpac.co.uk/app/uploads/foil-tray-lids-square-300x300.jpg

Answer 43

foil-lined board

Question 44

what type of board is this https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRecCV_p3zuf3zwx0q0bGwdyooFYww0u2NK5Q&usqp=CAU

Answer 44

foam core board

Question 45

what type of board is this https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQMTHQ4KToJCyj5sxDHIiILk1gZUeRi1i01zRZOhHBz_bTjSW4tXVsT9RU6Z86NPWmO4FA&usqp=CAU https://cdn.ecommercedns.uk/files/8/248218/7/19345757/sha3card.jpg

Answer 45

inkjet card

Question 46

what type of board is this https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/82456df3-5685-43bb-ba09-cd85feabddb0/shuffle-cards-deck-,f_cover,h_400,w_600.jpg https://www.yourartsupplies.com/media/catalog/product/cache/d87e1eb11846feb1a23cadaf25fe616b/w/h/whitemountboard_2.jpg

Answer 46

Solid white board