Uses a system of rollers that wrong out the majority of excess water, and strenches pulp to rough paper. The gap between rollers is adjusted to allow differing thicknesses
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Dries paper using steam heated rollers to remove moisture, until the water content is 4-6%. Sizing agents, starches and resins are added here
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Series of rollers that the paper is fed in order to smooth it out for uniform thickness. The pressure applied determines the finish of the paper.
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50gsm, thin translucent paper with a smooth surface, used for sketching and developing ideas and marker rendering. Allows tracing through to another sheet, accepts most drawing media, relatively expensive.
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60-90gsm, thin translucent paper with a smooth surface, pale gret appearence, prefered by draughtsmen, allows tracing through to another paper to develop ideas, heavier weight can be expensive
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80gsm, lightweight quality paper, good bleached surface, used for printing/photocopying for laser/inkjet printers, general use for sketching/writing. bright white and available in different colors, inexpensive when bought in bulk
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120-150gsm, creamy white with smooth surface, slight texture, good general drawing paper, heavier weights accept paints, completely opaque, more expensive than copier
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50gsm, high quality, durable writing paper often with a watermark, name from original use in government bonds, used letterheads/stationary and paper for electronic printers, widely used for pen,pencil and felt tip work. Inexpensive when bulk purchase
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70-300gsm, covered with suspension of china clay pigment and adhesive for smooth surface finish, used for a wide range of high quality printing, the coating fills minute pits between fibers, range of finishes available, relatively expensive
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220gsm, made from waste pulp, used in environmentally friendly products, disposable items and inner packaging, lower quality than paper made from virgin pulp, flecked appearance and low quality, can be coloured, inexpensive
