Graphics GCSE

What is paper measured in?

Paper thickness is measured in grams per square metre (gsm)

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Most paper is manufactured from recycled boards and paper. What about virgin paper?

Virgin paper is made from 100% wood pulp and contains no recycled material.

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List 6 different types of paper...

layout paper, cartridge paper, grid paper, tracing paper, bleed proof paper, coloured paper

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What sizes is paper available in?

Paper is available in sizes from A0 (biggest) to A6 (smallest).

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What are the advantages of cartridge paper?

- good quality white paper - available in different weights

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What is the disadvantage of cartridge paper?

Medium cost and its more expensive than copier paper

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What is cartridge paper used for?

- general purpose work - can be used to make simple models

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What are the aesthetics of cartridge paper?

•Creamy white paper •Smooth surface with slight texture

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What is the advantage of tracing paper?

Easy to copy drawings

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What is the disadvantage of tracing paper?

high cost

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What is tracing paper used for?

making copies of drawings

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What are the aesthetics of tracing paper?

•Thin •Transparent •Smooth surface •Pale grey in colour

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What is board measured in?

Microns

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What is the equivalent of one micron?

1micron is equivalent to one thousandth of a millimetre

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What are boards manufactured from?

Recycled and reusable paper

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List 4 different types of board....

Folding box board, solid white board, foil lined board, corrugated board

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What are the advantages of folding box board?

It is flexible and can be scored, bent and creased without splitting making it absolutely ideal for many multi-purpose packaging requirements 3. It has an excellent printing surface for lamination, foil, matt, gloss and many more to serve certain

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What are the disadvantages of folding box board?

•Not suitable for use with liquids

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What is folding box board used for?

•Widely used for the majority of food packaging •Used for all general carton applications

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What are the aesthetics of folding box board?

•Usually has a top surface of bleached virgin pulp •Middle layers made from unbleached pulp

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What are the advantages of corrugated board?

•Excellent impact-resistance •Excellent strength-to- weight ratio •Inexpensive •Recyclable

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What are the disadvantages of corrugated board?

Brown version visually unattractive

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What Is corrugated board used for?

•Protective packaging for fragile goods •Most commonly used box-making material

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What are the aesthetics of corrugated board?

•Made from sandwiching a fluted paper between 2 paper liners •Generally a buff/ brown colour •Also available off-white •Can get a coloured, decorative version without outer layers

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What are the advantages of solid white board?

•Very strong •Rigid •Excellent printing surface

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What are the disadvantages of solid white board?

Expensive

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What is solid white board used for?

•Packaging for frozen foods, ice-cream, high quality chocolate gifts, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

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What are the aesthetics of solid white board?

Made entirely from pure, bleached wood pulp – ultra-white appearance

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What are the advantages of foil lined board?

•Very strong visual impact •Foil is excellent barrier to moisture •Matt or gloss; silver or gold

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What are the disadvantages of foil lined board?

Very expensive

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What are is foil lined board used for?

cosmetic cartons, Gift cartons, Pre-packed food packaging

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What are the aesthetics of foil lined board?

•Laminated foil coating onto board •Available in matt or gloss (foil) finish •Available in silver or gold

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What are the advantages of Packaging laminate polythene or aluminium foil and paper board (i.e. Tetra pak™)?

•Water-proof (holds liquid) •Easily formed into cuboid shapes for stackability/transport

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What are the disadvantages Packaging laminate polythene or aluminium foil and paper board (i.e. Tetra pak™)?

•Quite easy to puncture •Difficult to recycle •More expensive than standard board

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What are they used for?

•Liquid cartons – milk, fruit juice, custard

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What are the aesthetics of Packaging laminate polythene or aluminium foil and paper board (i.e. Tetra pak™)?

•Slightly matt, waxy outer finish •Usually printed by flexography •Inside, foil or polythene lined to be water-proof

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