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Layout paper - (ANSWER)A thin translucent paper used for sketching and
technical drawings
Cartridge paper - (ANSWER)An off-white paper which a textured surface used for
sketching and rendering. Can also be used for printing
Tracing paper - (ANSWER)A paper used to transfer images from one surface to
another
Bleedproof paper - (ANSWER)A paper similar to cartridge paper, but has a layer
on top to avoid colours running. Usually used for marker rendering
Watercolour paper - (ANSWER)A paper used for watercolour painting and has
textured surface
Corrugated cardboard - (ANSWER)A board used for most packaging boxes, is
fairly impact resistant and brown in colour
Duplex card - (ANSWER)A card made up from two layers one paper, one side
being glossy. Usually used for food packaging
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Treated paper - (ANSWER)A paper which has a dye layer on top, making it
suitable for photographic printing
Bleached card - (ANSWER)A card which has been chemically treated to give it a
lighter colour. Mostly used in greeting cards and high quality packaging
Mount board - (ANSWER)A board made from compressed fine cotton fibres to
made a rigid board. Mostly used for presenting artwork
Formed paper pulp - (ANSWER)A board which is made from recycled paper, a
sustainable alternative for packaging
Metal effect card - (ANSWER)A card which has a thin metal layer to enhance
aesthetics, used for gift packaging
Foil back/laminated card - (ANSWER)A card which has a polymer film or foil to
provide a water resistant layer. Used for drinks packaging
Oak - (ANSWER)A hardwood which is hard, tough, durable, high density. Has a
good grain aesthetic. Mainly used for indoor furniture and flooring
Mahogany - (ANSWER)A hardwood which is hard, reddish-brown and from a
tropical tree, used for high-quality furniture.
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Beech - (ANSWER)A hardwood which is close-grained, hard wearing, and strong,
also finishes well. Used for furniture, toys, and kitchen utensils
Birch - (ANSWER)A hardwood which has smooth, white bark. Easy to form. Used
for laminating and furniture (plywood)
Teak - (ANSWER)A hardwood which is high-quality and used to make buildings
and ships because it is strong and durable
Ash - (ANSWER)A hardwood which is creamy yellow in colour, wide grained and
lightweight. Can be steam bent. Used for furniture and cricket stumps
Spruce - (ANSWER)A softwood which has a creamy white colour, not very tough.
Used for indoor work including bedroom and bathroom furniture
Pine - (ANSWER)A softwood which has a very light brown colour, straight grained
and sometimes knotty, fairly tough. Used for cheap quality furniture and simple
joinery
Larch - (ANSWER)A softwood which has a red hue, naturally resistant to rot. Used
for outdoor applications including decking and sheds
Cedar - (ANSWER)A softwood which is lightweight but not very strong, expensive,
durable against moisture due to natural oils. Used for outdoor building and
external wood panelling (cladding)
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Redwood - (ANSWER)A softwood which has a red hue, high quality and
expensive. Used for joinery and furniture
Douglas fir - (ANSWER)A softwood which has red undertones, heavier and
cheaper than pine. Used for framing of weight- bearing structures.
Planed all round (PAR) - (ANSWER)A wood stock form which has been finished on
all surfaces
Planed square edge (PSE) - (ANSWER)A wood stock form which has only been
planed on two sides
Rough sawn timber - (ANSWER)A raw milled stock form
Natural timber - (ANSWER)A wood stock form which hasn't been treated or
planed
Mouldings - (ANSWER)A wood stock form which is used for skirting boards
Manufactured boards - (ANSWER)A wood stock form which has been
manufactured