Design Context: Design for print research

STOCK & PAPER SIZES

I found it beneficial to have a look at paper sizes and different stocks last year because its essential to make sure your using the right things. I will first look at paper sizes.

PAPER SIZES

Uncoated stocks:

Uncoated stock is paper that has no coated pigment applied to reduce the absorbency or increase the smoothness. The uncoated finishes can be described as vellum, antique, wove, or smooth.

Coated stocks:

A coated stock has a surface coating that has been applied to make the surface more receptive for the reproduction of text and images in order to achieve sharper detail and improved color density. By adding a coated clay pigment, the objective of coating the stock is to improve the smoothness and reduce the absorbency. Coated paper finishes can be categorized as matte, dull, cast, gloss, and high gloss. The coating can be on both sides of the stock (coated two sides, "C2S") or on one side only (coated one side, "C1S").

POPULAR PRINTING STOCK

Paper - material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material

Card - A piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, in particular one used for writing or printing on.

Tissue paper - thin, soft paper, typically used for wrapping or protecting fragile or delicate articles.

Newsprint - Inexpensive, coarse paper suitable for printing newspapers.

Acetate - translucent, plastic, flexible paper which is often used for overhead projectors, and for sugarcrafting is used to do flood work Another name is transparency. Acetate rolls, sheets, liners or strips can be used to wrap desserts or line moulds.

Cartridge paper - thick, rough-textured paper used for drawing and for strong envelopes.

Blotting paper - absorbent paper used for soaking up excess ink when writing.

Water colour paper - A 100% cotton rag paper that comes in multiple weights and surface textures.

PAPER & CARD