Paper Weight Explained | How LBS & GSM Are Measured

Understanding paper weight can be confusing! For example, you can have 3 sheets of paper–one light weight, one medium weight, and one thick, and they can all be 80lbs. How can that be? They’re so obviously different in thickness and weight! (And how does GSM fit in?) Watch Steve and me break down this paper weight puzzle. We will explain how paper weight is measured. You will see why different types of paper can weigh the same in pounds but have different GSM. ===BLOG & FREE DOWNLOAD=== Decoding Paper Stocks & Weights https://www.coloringbliss.com/underst... ===COLORING BLISS PAPER=== Shop Coloring Paper https://www.coloringbliss.com/shop-pa... ===AFFILIATE LINKS=== Favorite Colored Pencil Paper http://amzn.to/2xaWwDP (67lb) https://amzn.to/2KqgJsX (80lb) Favorite Marker Paper https://amzn.to/2MbvmnF (60lb) https://amzn.to/3HdfvRn (80lb) https://amzn.to/2Md0PG1 (100lb) Favorite Mixed Media Paper https://amzn.to/2uZnYRA (65lb) http://amzn.to/2xaXwb1 (80lb) http://amzn.to/2oQugR9 (100lb Cover / 271gsm) Favorite Printer-Friendly Watercolor Paper Bienfange Watercolor Paper (9x12 pad) https://amzn.to/4droivU Favorite Cotton Watercolor Paper Arches Watercolor Paper (9x12 pad) https://amzn.to/4h851Sc ===RECOMMENDED VIDEO=== How to Print Coloring Pages - 5 Easy Steps to Better Printing Results!    • How to Print Coloring Pages - 5 Easy Steps...   ===CHAPTER MARKERS=== 00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:02:38 - What Are the Main Paper Stocks? 00:06:04 - How is Paper LBS Measured? 00:09:13 - How is GSM Measured? 00:11:34 - Watercolor Paper Weights 00:13:38 - Printing on Watercolor Paper 00:14:59 - Paper We Use in Our Print Shop 00:18:58 - Final Thoughts & Recommendations — Coloring Bliss is NOT a sponsored channel/page unless indicated in the video/post. Occasionally some products are gifted by the manufacturer for review purposes, always with the understanding that Coloring Bliss is under no obligation to give anything but an honest review. These products are always disclosed. Some links provided are affiliate links which does not affect the price to the consumer but does give a small commission to help support this channel/page. Any questions or business inquiries, please contact [email protected] — Website: http://www.coloringbliss.com Youtube:    / coloringpagesbliss   Facebook:   / coloringbliss   Facebook Group:   / coloringpagesbliss   Pinterest:   / coloringbliss   Twitter:   / coloringbliss   Instagram:   / coloringpagesbliss