Paper Facts And Terminology
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Questions and Answers
- 1.Apply oil paint directly to paper for stable, permanent results.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.A watermark is made by applying water to the finished sheet.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.In traditional English paper measurements, a ream consists of 480 sheets.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.The familiar 22 x 30" watercolor sheet size is traditionally called:
- A.
Imperial
- B.
Emperor
- C.
Atlas
- D.
Royal
- 5.Paper that is 100% rag is:
- A.
Made of all cotton fiber
- B.
Made of all linen fiber
- C.
Made of a combination of cotton and linen
- D.
All of the above
- 6.Bond paper gets its name from the bonding process used in manufacture.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.The natural edge of a sheet of paper is called a:
- A.
Torn Edge
- B.
Feathered Edge
- C.
Hackle Edge
- D.
Deckle Edge
- 8.Sizing added to the paper pulp bath is:
- A.
Internal sizing
- B.
External sizing
- C.
Pulp sizing
- D.
Never used in modern papers
- 9.Watercolor paper with the smoothest surface is referred to as:
- A.
Cold pressed
- B.
Hot pressed
- C.
Smooth pressed
- D.
Permanent pressed
- 10.Sizing applied to paper sheets after forming is called:
- A.
Top sizing
- B.
Bottom sizing
- C.
External sizing
- D.
Late sizing
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