TYPES OF PAPER USED FOR DRAFTING
Paper is an essential tool for drafting, but there are some questions you should ask before you make a decision. Is it a doodle, a sketch, or final drawing? And do you want grids on the paper? Final drawings need to be done on archival quality paper, so the image endures and the paper stays crisp for many years. The paper also needs to contrast well with the pen or pencil that you plan to use, and it needs to be firm so it doesn’t bend easily. This will keep the drawings intact for a longer period of time. If you’re drawing with an erasable medium, it needs to stand up well. Streaks, ghost lines, smudges, and tears need to be minimized. There are many types of drafting paper, and all of them can work with either graphite or ink.
LEARN HOW TO USE DRAFTING TOOLS
A compass is a technical tool that can be used to draw circles and arcs, while a straightedge can help you to draw consistently straight lines (which is why it's one of the most important tools for drafting). Architects and engineers will use a scale to draw something very large or very small, and they will use an eraser to make corrections when necessary. For model-making, you’ll need something to cut, cut on, and cut with. And French curves are templates that are made of curved edges and scroll-shaped cutouts. There are several types of drafting paper. And if you plan to hand-letter, you can use a lettering guide to keep it a consistent size. There are a lot of options when it comes to writing tools, which use either graphite or ink.