How to Draw Technical Flats by Hand (no software required)

Today I'm answering a question that I get all the time: "How can I create Technical Flats without spending $$$ on expensive software?!" It is entirely possible to create accurate, professional Technical Flats without buying programs like Adobe Illustrator. In fact, before vector programs, flats were drawn by hand! All you need for this tutorial are a few things you probably already have laying around your house and a little bit of patience!
Full blog post: www.pointsofmeasure.com/tutor...
Check out the Technical Flat Templates available in the shop: www.pointsofmeasure.com/shop?...
More info on 1/8 Scale vs. Proportional Scale: www.pointsofmeasure.com/tutor...
Supplies that I used during this tutorial: www.amazon.com/shop/pointsofm...
If you're interested in learning Technical Flats in a vector program like Illustrator, I have a whole free course already available: www.pointsofmeasure.com/tutor...
Have questions? Just let me know below!
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[@nancy3adel]

Thanks very much

[@christinaastreha]

Thanks for the info:)

[@POINTSofMEASURE]

Thanks for the support!

[@quantellaazeez1765]

Which graph book did you use

[@POINTSofMEASURE]

The book I was using was actually 4x4 and I added lines to make it 8x8. For scaled Technical Drawings you should be using 8x8 quad ruled paper (8 squares per inch) because this allows you to draw in 1/8 scale. Here's some 8x8 paper that I found at Staples: www.staples.com/TOPS-Cross-Section-Pad-White-Quad-Ruled-8-1-2-x-11-50-Sheets/product_826797?ci_sku=826797&KPID=826797&cid=PS:GS:SBD:PLA:Paper&gclid=CjwKCAjwmqKJBhAWEiwAMvGt6HM678VQIhWSad9K86vBhTXqinqkcGsejH9-Gi17wDSLJyoFBI_GSBoC_OQQAvD_BwE

[@userSUNate]

Please put the camera closer next time❤

[@POINTSofMEASURE]

Thanks for your feedback! I’ll do my best to get better angles and close ups next time 👍🏼

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