What makes paper stiff?
Feb 2, 2022 0:27:37 GMT
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Post by penny on Feb 2, 2022 0:27:37 GMT
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I’m trying to buy some paper online and I’m looking a paper weight (gsm) but based on what arrived it seems that gsm has more to do with thickness and doesn’t necessarily mean the paper is more stiff… I’m sure there’s a relationship between thickness and stiffness, but what numbers do I have to pay attention to if I’m looking more for how stiff the paper will be?
I ordered paper over a year ago and they sent me the wrong stuff but I liked it better so I kept it - but the mistake was because it was mislabeled so there’s no way to find out what I received… It’s strong like a chipboard but it’s not chipboard - very fine, smooth surface, stamps well, etc, and cuts easy with one pass on my plain old paper trimmer…
I’m not sure what adjectives are useful when describing how stiff it is but I cut it to fit those Avery-Elle stamp pocket envelope things and I can attached metal dies to it and it doesn’t flop or sag at all… I’ve tried with the thickest cardstock I have and it’s sturdy enough that it doesn’t crumple or anything, but you have to hold the whole thing/support it when you’re taking it out or putting it into the pockets - with the other paper you could grab it just at the top and it doesn’t even flex…
I’m trying to buy some paper online and I’m looking a paper weight (gsm) but based on what arrived it seems that gsm has more to do with thickness and doesn’t necessarily mean the paper is more stiff… I’m sure there’s a relationship between thickness and stiffness, but what numbers do I have to pay attention to if I’m looking more for how stiff the paper will be?
I ordered paper over a year ago and they sent me the wrong stuff but I liked it better so I kept it - but the mistake was because it was mislabeled so there’s no way to find out what I received… It’s strong like a chipboard but it’s not chipboard - very fine, smooth surface, stamps well, etc, and cuts easy with one pass on my plain old paper trimmer…
I’m not sure what adjectives are useful when describing how stiff it is but I cut it to fit those Avery-Elle stamp pocket envelope things and I can attached metal dies to it and it doesn’t flop or sag at all… I’ve tried with the thickest cardstock I have and it’s sturdy enough that it doesn’t crumple or anything, but you have to hold the whole thing/support it when you’re taking it out or putting it into the pockets - with the other paper you could grab it just at the top and it doesn’t even flex…
