Hand Drafting for Interior Designers

Diana Bennett Wirtz ASID, IIDA

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ISBN: 978-1-56367-985-8

GST R 133004424

Chapter One

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Drafting is a Precise Art

• Learning the proper use of your drafting tools is essential

• This presentation introduces the various drafting tools

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Architects Scale

• The architects scale is the first tool you will need to learn how to use

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T-Square or Parallel Rule

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Drafting Arm (Drafting Machine)

• Attached to the top of your drafting table

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Working Surfaces

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The 45 & 30/60 Degree Triangles

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Adjustable Triangle

• The adjustable triangle is easy to use once explained by your instructor

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Using Triangles

• All of these angles can be done with your adjustable triangle

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Drawing Parallel Lines

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Drawing Larger Circles

• Drawing larger circles is done with a compass

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Initial Layout

• Templates are used for the initial layout

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Erasers

• Erasers are your best friend!

• A good electric eraser is worth the investment

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Other Erasers and Useful Tools

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Pencil Weights

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4H Lead is used for guidelines & to Poche’ or fill in the walls

2H Lead is used to layout rooms

H Lead is used for windows & doors and to detail floors and furniture

F Lead is used for walls, furniture & lettering

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Drafting Pencils

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Mechanical

Lead Holder

Lead*Author’s preferred instrument

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Line Types

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Lead Points

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Chisel point for lettering

Sharp point for drafting

Dull point never used

Sanding Block (used to make chisel)

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Rolling the Paper

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Author’s Favorite Tools

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Title Block

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Title Block

• Title blocks can be horizontal or vertical

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Now you have the tools to start drafting!

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