We addressed the issue of the tools of a interior designer previously (read the article), especially mentioning some 'irons' of the trade such as pencils and pens. In this new content we will deal with other drawing materials that are essential for good design.
Drawing table
In order to draw a technical drawing more accurately, it is indispensable to use a drawing table, which allows lines, angles and parallel lines to be drawn accurately. The advice is to always keep the table surface and the parallel movement block clean.
Adjustable square
To draw vertical lines set at 90 degrees to the parallel movement block and those inclined at different angles, the adjustable angle square must be used. for convenience, the 300 mm model with a bevelled edge is generally used.
Circulograph and compass
Said tools are useful for drawing lines, the circulograph and the compass allow you to draw round shapes. With the former you make small or medium circles, arcs or rounded corners, with the latter you can draw larger circles and is useful for ink work.
Curved and flexible
To interior designer curved walls or shaped furniture. For these jobs, they use curved acrylic or rubber hoses.
Rubber
A fundamental tool is undoubtedly the eraser. It varies according to the material to be erased: the white one is used to erase pencils, the bread one to clean up drawings, the plastic one to remove large inked areas.
Erasing mask and brush for cleaning the drawing
The template is used to precisely erase areas of the drawing and protect the surface without ruining or soiling it. The use of a soft eraser and brush keeps the drawing surface clean.
Scalimeter
This tool is used to convert measurements to various scales. The most commonly used are 1:5, 1:10, 1:20, 1:50 and 1:100.
