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		<title>Types and Uses of Art Boards, Art Films and Easel Backs</title>
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Art boards are used for different types of art applications. Their use is also for applications related to crafting. One such board is the multimedia art board. It is a paper based material. It is made up of polymerized thermo set resins. This product is very durable. It has an approximate thickness of 0.025 [...]]]></description>
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<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Art boards are used for different types of art applications. Their use is also for applications related to crafting. One such board is the multimedia art board. It is a paper based material. It is made up of polymerized thermo set resins. This product is very durable. It has an approximate thickness of 0.025 inches and it can be used with any medium. It can also be used with a combination of different mediums. The mediums which can be used are oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylics, color pencil, charcoal and collage. It is free of acid, archival and linen. It is a non-buckling board and both sides of the board can be used. It can be sanded. Five sheets are provided along with every pack.</span></font></p>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial">Art Films</font></div>
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<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Art films are of the following types:-</span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span>1.<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">All Purpose Frisket Films</span></u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">. It is a low tack film and it has a clean and easy cut. It perfectly masks for all types of media and the peel is very smooth. It can also be reused and does not tear. It is available in both matte and clear finish and as compared to the vinyl films it is very cheap.</span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span>2.<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Artool Frisket Films</span></u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">. &nbsp;This is a low tack and self adhesive film. It can be used very effectively with many mediums. It is available in two types of finishes, gloss and matte. Its advantage is that you can remove it and reposition it without any problem. Under an airbrush spray it does not flutter ad neither does it wrinkle.</span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span>3.<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Chartpak Laser Applique Films</span></u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">. These films are used in copiers and laser printers. They do not cur and give a very crisp and clean image. They also do not stick.</span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span>4.<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Foto Frisket Films</span></u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">. It is a stenciling material which is self adhesive and transparent. It is easy to stick and remove and does not cause any damage. It is available in gloss and matte finish.</span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span>5.<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Safmat Adhesive Films</span></u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">. These are acetate films which are very transparent. They become invisible when burnished. It has a compatibility with inkjet printers and also laser jets. It is best suited for multi layered visuals and mock-ups.</span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span>6.<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Stencil Films</span></u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">. You can create your own stencils with the help of the stencil film. It is transparent blue in color. It is also a heavy weight film. All you need to do is draw a trace of the design you want and use a knife to cut it. It is very durable.</span></font></p>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial">Easel backs</font></div>
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<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span>1.<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Gray Glue &ndash;On</span></u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">. These are large sized easel backs and can be best used for big presentations. Adhesive tapes are not used in these easel backs.</span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span>2.<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Lineco Self-Stick Easel Backs</span></u><span style="font-size: 9pt;">. For presentations and displays these boards are very practical. It has a permanent adhesive which can stick to any surface either uncoated or coated. It is made up of a 10 ply board. It is simple to use and stick on to any surface. &nbsp;</span></font></p>
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