Jargon buster
Print terminology can be confusing and intimidating. It's one of the reasons you'll always be able to speak to someone over the phone at Bishops to help you.
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'A' sized paper
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Paper sizes are based on dimensions of a large A0 sheet. Letterheads are commonly produced on A4 sized paper.
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a/w
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Abbreviation for artwork.
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Acetate
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A thin flexible sheet of transparent plastic used to make overlays.
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Against the grain
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At right angles to the grain direction to the paper.
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Art paper
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A common term used to describe a range of smooth papers with a filled surface.