Types and Uses of Art Boards, Art Films and Easel Backs
October 22nd, 2007 | by Art Supplies |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.
Art films are of the following types:-
1. All Purpose Frisket Films. 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.
2. Artool Frisket Films. 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.
3. Chartpak Laser Applique Films. 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.
4. Foto Frisket Films. 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.
5. Safmat Adhesive Films. 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.
6. Stencil Films. 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.
1. Gray Glue –On. These are large sized easel backs and can be best used for big presentations. Adhesive tapes are not used in these easel backs.
2. Lineco Self-Stick Easel Backs. 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.
