Explain the importance of grain direction of paper.

Explanation should include a

• variety of methods (e.g., fold, wet, and tear) for determining grain direction other than the package label (e.g., 8.5 inches by 11 inches for grain long)
• a description of the importance of this information.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does paper grain affect the design of a printed product?
• When a package label is not available, what is the most reliable method for determining grain direction?
• What is the best sheet grain for feed and curl? How does printing on both sides affect this?
• What post-printing finishing processes should be considered when deciding grain direction?