OUGD504 - SB01 - Art of the Book - Materials

OUGD504

SB01

Art of the Book

Materials

letterpress paper:
- clean
- smooth surface
- even texture
- high ink absorbency
- anti drip property 
- opaque


Offset paper:
- web paper, sometimes sheet paper
- strong surface strength 
- breaking length of 3000m
- good ink absorbency
- stable shape
- does not easily crimp
- anti drip property 
- used in both lithography and offset printing
- can be printed on both sides
- maintains colour purity


Newsprint:
- outstanding for its loose elastic quality, which ensures stability of printed ink
- press polish treatment keeps it from dripping
- well suited to high speed, revolving printing machines due to its strength and opacity

writing paper:
- good for writing
- smooth
- water resitant
- light weight 
- first choice for mass printing

Speciality Papers and Materials

Transparent Paper:
- made from vegetable parchment, sulphate or tracing paper, which is made from thick paper of vegetable fibres and treated with sulfuric acid. 

Iridescent paper
- created with a fibre base, filling and coating
- uses iridescent particles
- particles are susceptable to erosion, makes it harder to apply ink.
- realtively expensive  - reserved for high-end printing

Pressure laid paper
- created by exerting pressure on or crumpling paper to generate an uneven, patterned surface.
- enhances aesthetic value 
- adds value to base of paper

Thermal Paper
- created by applying a coloured coat to the paper, the tint of which only shows when heat is applied.