Tracing paper
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Tracing paper is a type of translucent paper. It is made by immersing unsized and unloaded paper of good quality in sulphuric acid for a few seconds. The acid converts some of the cellulose into amyloid form having a gelatinous and impermeable character. When the treated paper is thoroughly washed and dried, the resultant product is much stronger than the original paper. Tracing paper is resistant to oil grease and to a large extent impervious to water and gas.
Tracing paper is named as such for its ability for an artist to trace an image onto it. When tracing paper is placed onto a picture, the picture is easily viewable through the tracing paper. Thus, it becomes easy for the artist to find edges in the picture and trace the image onto the tracing paper.
[1] Cellulose fiber in pure form is already translucent. The air entrapped between fibers make paper opaque and looks white. If the fibers are enough refined/beaten that all air is taken out, the resulting sheet will be translucent. Translucent papers are dense and contain up to 10% moisture at 50% humidity.
The sizing in production will determine whether it is for laser printer or inkjet/offset printing.
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[edit] Technical specifications
The follows are commons standards for tracing paper:
| Substance | Density | Humidity | Roughness | Translucent | Tensile strength (MD) | Surface Alkali pH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 536 (g/m²) | (kg/m³) | ISO 287 (%) | ISO 8791-2 (ml/min) | ISO 2469 (%) | ISO 1974 (mN) | ISO 6588 (pH) |
| 42 | 1,200÷1,235 | 7 | 100-300 | 79+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 53 | 1,200÷1,235 | 7 | 100-300 | 77+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 63 | 1,220÷1,250 | 7 | 100-300 | 75+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 73 | 1,220÷1,250 | 7.5 | 100-300 | 75+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 83 | 1,220÷1,250 | 7.5 | 100-300 | 75+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 93 | 1,220÷1,250 | 7.5 | 100-300 | 75+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 100 | 1,220÷1,250 | 7.5 | 100-300 | 75+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 112 | 1,220÷1,250 | 8 | 100-300 | 73+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 130 | 1,220÷1,250 | 8 | 100-300 | 69+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 150 | 1,220÷1,250 | 8 | 100-300 | 65+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 160 | 1,220÷1,250 | 8 | 100-300 | 61+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 170 | 1,220÷1,250 | 8 | 100-300 | 59+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 190 | 1,220÷1,250 | 8 | 100-300 | 55+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 200 | 1,220÷1,250 | 8 | 100-300 | 53+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 240 | 1,220÷1,250 | 8 | 100-300 | 47+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
| 280 | 1,220÷1,250 | 8 | 100-300 | 45+/-5 | 220-440 | 6-7 |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Links
- Tracing paper in Vietnam
- Properties of different types of paper
- Usage guide of tracing paper
- Tracing paper with HS code 4806
[edit] List of tracing paper mill
Sewing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Techniques: | Basting · Cut · Darning · Dressmaker · Embellishment · Gather · Heirloom sewing · Pleat · Ruffle · Style line · Tailor | |
| Stitches: | Backstitch · Blanket · Buttonhole · Chain stitch · Cross-stitch · Embroidery stitch · Lockstitch · Overlock · Running · Sashiko · Tack | |
| Seams: | Bound · Hong Kong · Inseam · Seam allowance · Seam types | |
| Notions: | Bias tape · Interfacing · Passementerie · Pattern · Simplicity · Trim · Twill tape | |
| Closures: | Button · Buttonhole · Frog · Shank · Snap · Velcro · Zipper | |
| Materials: | Bias · Yarn/Thread · Selvage · Textiles/Fabric | |
| Tools: | Bobbin · Pin · Pincushion · Pinking shears · Scissors · Seam ripper · Sewing needle · Stitching awl · Tape measure · Thimble · Tracing paper · Tracing wheel · Upholstery needle | |
| Sewing machines and parts: | Feed dogs · Sewing machine · Needle guard · Pfaff · Singer · Tapemaster | |
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