Paper Tech - Misc. Info
Paper Tech |
HOW TO FIGURE PIECES PER SHEET |
Formula Set down the dimensions of the piece under the dimension of the sheet, and divide
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| Thus it would be more economical to cut the short dimension of the piece out of the long dimension of the sheet (thereby getting 8 pieces per sheet). Provided that it is satisfactory to have the grain run the short (9 inch) way of the piece (for the grain of the paper is parallel to the 38 inch side). However if it should be necessary for the grain to run parallel to the 12 inch side of the piece, each would yield only 6 pieces. |
HOW TO FIND THE GRAIN OF PAPER |
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| One or more of the following five tests will determine the direction of grain: |
Cut a sample about 2 inches square from the sheet marking its original position in the sheet. Wet it. As it dries it will curl. The grain is the direction of the curl. Moisten two right-angle edges of the sheet, and press between the fingers. As the sheet dries, the edge across the grain will be wavy; with the grain, straight. Tear the sheet in two directions. It tears straighter and cleaner with the grain. Fold the sheet in two directions. It folds easier and smoother with the grain. If paper has a laid finish, the grain is usually parallel to the chain marks (widely spaced lines). This is not a conclusive test because paper is sometimes made with the chain marks running across the grain |
HOW TO SPECIFY PAPER |
| Your order should contain the following information: quantity, catalog number, size, weight, color, grade name and finish. eg: 1000 sheets - 0466-2250A - 25 x 38 - 70 - White - (Grade Name) - Gloss Book |
ENVELOPE CUTTING SCHEDULEIndicating the number of envelopes cutting from standard papersizes |
COMMERCIALS |  | |||||
Sheet Size | 6 1/4 | 6 3/4 | M.R.S.* | 7 | 7 3/4 | |
17 x 22 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
17 x 28 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
