1. Hand Drafting for Interior Designers Diana Bennett Wirtz ASID, IIDA 1

2. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Copyright ©2010 Fairchild Books All rights reserved. No part of this presentation covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means–graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems–without written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-1-56367-985-8 GST R 133004424

3. Chapter One 3

4. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Drafting is a Precise Art Learning the proper use of your drafting tools is essential This presentation introduces the various drafting tools 4

5. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Architects Scale The architects scale is the first tool you will need to learn how to use 5

6. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. T-Square or Parallel Rule 6

7. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Drafting Arm (Drafting Machine) Attached to the top of your drafting table 7

8. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Working Surfaces 8

9. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. The 45 & 30/60 Degree Triangles 9

10. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Adjustable Triangle The adjustable triangle is easy to use once explained by your instructor 10

11. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Using Triangles All of these angles can be done with your adjustable triangle 11

12. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Drawing Parallel Lines 12

13. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Drawing Larger Circles Drawing larger circles is done with a compass 13

14. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Initial Layout Templates are used for the initial layout 14

15. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Erasers Erasers are your best friend! A good electric eraser is worth the investment 15

16. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Other Erasers and Useful Tools 16

17. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Pencil Weights 17 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

18. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Drafting Pencils 18 Mechanical Lead Holder Lead *Author’s preferred instrument

19. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Line Types 19

20. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Lead Points 20 Chisel point for lettering Sharp point for drafting Dull point never used Sanding Block (used to make chisel)

21. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Rolling the Paper 21

22. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Author’s Favorite Tools 22

23. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Title Block 23

24. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Title Block Title blocks can be horizontal or vertical 24

25. ©2010 Fairchild Books, a division on Conde' Nast Publications, Inc. Now you have the tools to start drafting! 25