Page 382 - Dryad Big Book 2023
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Art & Craft
Paper Guide
Paper Sizes
The Environment
We are commited
to helping the environment. Where possible we buy from British or local sources to reduce carbon emissions. Being a local supplier also helps you to reduce your carbon footprint.
Recycling
Many of our papers and card are recycled as indicated by the symbol shown.
This includes all cartridge papers, sugar and kaleidoscope papers and black and white cards.
Paper & Card Thickness
GSM = Grams per square metre - a measure of the weight of the paper and a general indication of its thickness and opacity
Microns = A specific measure of the thickness of the paper. 1 micron is 1/1000th of an inch
SHT or sheets is an old imperial measure of
thickness
Because of the nature of paper manufacture,
the conversion of weights to thickness is approximate and will vary between paper types and manufacturers
A6
105 x 148mm
A5
148 x 210mm
A3
297 x 420mm
A2
420 x 594mm
A1 594 x 840mm
If you are uncertain about any of the paper sizes, colours, or thicknesses please phone us for more details and we will be happy to send you samples.
Paint Staining Information
Paint is designed to stain so it is almost impossible to make pigments which will wash completely out of fabrics and at the same time do their job properly
Water based paints are generally easier to wash out of fabrics than acrylic or oil paint but we cannot guarantee complete removal
The best way to remove paint from fabrics is to wash the stained area with cool running water and household soap. Rub the fabric and if necessary use a brush to remove stubborn stains. Natural fabrics tend to stain less than synthetics
Washing machine cycles, hot water, detergents, bleach or stain removers can fix the stain into the fabric and a stained article should never be mixed with clean garments in a washing machine cycle until the paint stain has been removed sufficiently
For a selection of protective aprons and smocks see pages 469 & 470
It is recommended that only finger paints are used for finger painting as they contain a barrier ingredient and are less likely to stain children’s skin. The best way to wash stained skin is with cool water and household soap
Often customers find it useful to communicate the above information to parents in newsletters or by other methods to prevent possible complaints
We advise you not to order more than 6 months’ paint requirement at a time as deterioration can occur over longer periods
Paper & Card Thickness Guidelines
GSM
Microns
Sheet
Usage
150
200
2 Sht
Thin card for general project work. Suitable for most printers and copiers.
175
230
3 Sht
Thin card for folding, modelling and montage
220
280
4 Sht
Medium/thin card for modelling, mobiles, projects etc.
280
340
6 Sht
Medium thickness for modelling and construction work.
560
750
12 Sht
Very thick card for mounting, framing and rigid modelling structures
380
A4
210 x 297mm
