Exploring Paper and Board Types

Evie, Amelia, and Daniel are working on an art project at school. They need to use the thinnest type of paper available. Which one should they pick?

• Cartridge paper

• Tracing paper

• Cardboard

• Corrugated board

Isabella and Alexander are working on a craft project and need to measure the thickness of some paper. Can you help them out? What unit is commonly used in Great Britain to measure paper thickness?

• Millimetres (mm)

• Grams per square metre (gsm)

• Inches

• Pounds

Grace and Charlie are packing up some delicate glassware for a school project. Which board should they choose to cushion and protect the fragile items?

• Mount board

• Corrugated board

• Duplex board

• Greyboard

Thomas and Jacob are working on a school project and want to choose the most eco-friendly paper. Which is the best sustainable paper option for them?

• Virgin fibre paper

• Recycled paper

• Glossy photo paper

• Bleached card

Max and Ella are working on a craft project and need to make perfectly straight cuts in their paper. Which tool should they use to get the best results?

• Scissors

• Craft knife and metal ruler

• Handsaw

• Hole punch

Arthur, Mia, and Aarav are designing their own cereal brand. Which board should they use for their cereal boxes?

• Corrugated board

• Duplex board

• Foam board

• Mount board

Leo, Rohan, and Jacob are picking out paper for their school project. Which main environmental factor should they consider when making their choice?

• The colour

• The source of the fibres

• The price

• The size

Evie, Aarav, and Daniel are working on a school project and have a pile of cardboard. Which of these things would they NOT be able to make or use with cardboard?

• Book covers

• Food packaging

• Window glass

• Model making

Isabelle and Max are working on a school project and need to buy some paper and board. They come across the term 'stockforms.' What does 'stockforms' mean in the world of paper and board?

• The standard sizes and thicknesses in which paper and board are supplied

• The colour of the paper

• The type of ink used for printing

• The recycling process

Evie, Aarav, and Grace are working on a school project and want their high-quality images to look stunning on glossy board. Which printing method should they choose for the best results?

• Screen printing

• Digital printing

• Block printing

• Letterpress