Materials Revision Cards – Card, and Board Materials Revision Cards – Card, Paper and Board Name: layout Name:

Category: paper 50gsm Category: paper 60-90gsm

Properties/Characteristics: Properties/Characteristics: • very thin/translucent; • almost transparent; • smooth; • very smooth; • off white in colour; • pale grey in colour; • relatively expensive; • expensive, especially when used in heavier weights; • usually bleed proof; • transparency allows tracing and overlaying designs.

• ideal for spirit markers. Used to outline sketches, in accurate working and for Used to outline sketches of layout pages and for sketching and sketching and developing ideas. developing ideas.

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Category: paper 120-150gsm Category: paper 80gsm

Properties/Characteristics: Properties/Characteristics: • available in different weights; • printed with feint grid patterns; • fine textured surface; • available in squared or isometric; • creamy white in colour; • reduces the need for equipment.

• completely opaque; Used for constructing graphs, charts and 3D shapes. • versatile.

Used for general purpose drawing and as painting paper (heavier weight).

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Category: paper 80gsm Category: card/board

Properties/Characteristics: Properties/Characteristics: • lightweight; • strong and lightweight; • smooth; • more layers = stronger board; • versatile; • low cost; • bright white or coloured; • impact, puncture and tear resistant; • inexpensive; • excellent strength to weight ratio; • relatively cheap. • can be recycled.

Used in copier , for general use and sketching and writing. Used in commercial and protective packaging and inners for high quality products, such as perfumes.

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Category: card/board 1000-1500 microns Category: card/board 220-750 microns

Properties/Characteristics: Properties/Characteristics: • thick material; • available in a wide range of thicknesses; • high quality; • relatively expensive in comparison to paper; • smooth or textured colour layer on one side; • can be scored, creased or bent; • available in a wide range of colours; • can be coated or laminated to improve finish.

• strong and rigid. Used in 3D modelling, packaging mock-ups and most packaging itself Used in presentation of work as a supporting surface or frame. (boxes and ).

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Category: card/board Category: paper 300–400gsm

Properties/Characteristics: Properties/Characteristics: • solid board; • handmade, mould-made or machine-made; • often with a waxy feel; • made using a mixture of water and fibres; • can be laminated to improve performance; • fibres should be 100% cotton for best quality; • available with different finishes; • can be rough, hot or cold pressed; • unbleached (non-whitened); • textures can vary.

• bleached (white) liner gives a good; Used for painting and crafting. • printing surface.

Used in containers and food packaging (takeaway boxes).

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Category: card/board Category: card/board

Properties/Characteristics: Properties/Characteristics: • good quality card with a foil lining; • made from recycled board and ; • foil acts as an insulator; • less expensive than polystyrene and PVC; • foil is waterproof; • sustainable packaging; • difficult to recycle. • can be waterproofed if sprayed with wax.

Used in Tetra Paks, drinks cartons and takeaway packages. Used in eco-friendly packaging, trays, plates and hospital bowls.

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