Acid-free- Products that
are acid free have a pH level of 7.0 or higher. If the level
is lower than 7.0 the product will deteriorate over
time.
Lignin- This is a natural
substance found in tree pulp. Lignin is what causes paper to
go yellow and deteriorate.
Archival Quality-
Products that are archival are durable, chemically safe and
can be used for preservation. They have been proven to be long
lasting. This can apply to not only cardstock but also photo
paper and inks.
Cardstock- This is a term
used to describe the base paper which is heavier than the
printed paper used. Cardstock comes in many colours and
textures. "Bazzill Linen" is one of the most common used.
Embellishments- They're
the added extras used to enhance the page. For example-
eyelets, brades,ribbon or anything else that is of Archival
Quality.
Journaling- This is the
"Story" that brings your photos together. When you journal it
is the "Who, What, When, Where and Why". There is no right or
wrong. It's what you feel and think. When I journal, I try to
either write as if I'm writing a letter telling someone about
the photos I'm sending or I write as if someone has asked me
the question "Who are these people?", "What are the children
doing here?", "Where was this taken?".Keep it simple and as
time goes on, you will find there is so much more you want to
write.
Matting- Is where
cardstock or printed paper is used to frame a photo. It can be
a single mat or double.
Layout- This is a term
used instead of "page".You can have a "single layout" or
"double Layout"
Vellum- This is a
transparent paper which can be either plain, coloured,
patterned and textured.
Transparency- Is a page
of printable plastic that is of Achival Quality that is used
as an overlay over the page/photo with a title or journalling
printed on it.
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