350-450 gsm – The highest GSM paper is pretty much cardstock. This is the stiffest, sturdiest paper and is used for business cards and invitations.
Standard International Paper Sizes and Measurements
| Paper Size | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|
| A3 | 11-3/4 x 16-1/2 in | 297 x 420 mm |
| A4 | 8-1/4 x 11-3/4 in | 210 x 297 mm |
| A5 | 5-7/8 x 8-1/4 in | 148 x 210 mm |
| A6 | 4-1/8 x 5-7/8 in | 105 x 148 mm |
Though some cardstock papers can (and do) have patterns, they are a bit different than patterned scrapbook paper. Cardstock is typically heavier and thicker than patterned paper, tends to have more texture, and is more likely to be embossed.
paper / 75 gsm. This is the standard weight of most copy paper, and the thinnest/lightest weight we offer. It's perfect for everyday printing and copying on laser and inkjet printers for projects at home, school, or in the office.
| Paper | mm | cm |
|---|
| A3 | 297 x 420 mm | 29.7 x 42 cm |
| A4 | 210 x 297 mm | 21 x 29.7 cm |
| A5 | 148.5 x 210 mm | 14.85 x 210cm |
| A6 | 105 x 148.5 mm | 10.5 x 14.85 cm |
We class this as a thin paper - meaning it is great for cutting, sticking and drawing. What is sugar paper ? - Sugar paper also known as a construction paper is a light paper that looks frosted because it's made from wood pulp and recycled with old papers, so there are small particles visible on the surface.
Vellum finish is excellent for pencil, charcoal, and pastel, as well as airbrush and light washes. Not recommended for traditional watercolor techniques.
Common sizes include 221â„2 in × 281â„2 in (572 mm × 724 mm) and its bulk thickness is 0.006 inches (0.15 mm) or higher and A4, A3, A2 and A1. Bristol board may be rated by the number of plies it contains or, in Europe, by its grammage of 220 to 250 g/m2. It is normally white, but is also made in different colours.
Vellum is a unique type of paper used for arts and crafts. Though it used to refer only to a type of paper made from calfskin, modern vellum is made from cotton and wood pulp. It can be used for making greeting cards or scrapbooking, as well as for tracing designs.
The term vellum from the French veau refers to a parchment made from calf skin. The manufacture of parchment is quite involved. After the skin is removed from the animal and any hair or flesh is cleaned away, it is stretched on a wooden frame.
Oslo paper is a rough 9"Zx xz12" piece of thick white paper, commonly used by elementary students for arts and crafts. It is the usual choice for art project because of its sturdiness and thickness and is perfect for water-Based paint and felt-Tip markers.
Today, true vellum is expensive to manufacture, so the more economical process of plasticizing cotton to create "paper vellum" or "imitation vellum" is used.
Vellum can be printed with an inkjet or laser printer. However, due to its non-porous surface and its light, delicate nature, printing vellum paper may be tricky. Below, we offer some tips and tricks for printing these translucent, delicate sheets and for tackling common issues such as ink smudge and paper jams.
