Papers and Boards

• Steps in making paper:

  1.) Felled timber is debarked and then chipped into tiny fibres.

  2.) Fibres are mixed with water and chemicals - pulp

  3.) Pulp is boiled to separate the cellulose and lignin.

  4.) Additives added for smoothness and absorbency ‘sizing’.

  5.) Pulp put on mesh to create a mat.

  6.) Mat squashed between felt rollers, squeeze out moisture

  7.) Heated rollers evaporate moisture

  8.) Trimmed and wrapped around a drum.
• Tissue Paper


  Thin, highly absorbent, 2 or 3 ply’s

  Used for craft projects
• Newsprint

  Thin, off white, untreated, slightly rough, low cost

  Used for newspapers and leaflets
• Bleed-proof paper


  Prevents ink from spreading outwards/blurring

  Used for rendering with markers
• Metal Effect card


  Metallic finish, expenaive

  Used for gift packaging
• Mount board


  Thick, cuts well, rigid, quality finish

  Used for mounting artwork
• Corrugated cardboard


  Strong but lightweight, absorbs impacts

  Used for packaging in transportation
• Photo quality paper


  Glossy surface, holds colour well, quick-drying

  Used for photos, greeting cards
• Foam core board


  Thick, stiff, shiny, cut with craft knife

  Used for displays, architectural models
• Laminated board


  Water-proof, retains freshness
• Solid white board


  Thick, stiff, can be laminated

  Used for packaging, postcards