Drafting Table Question

9 years ago

Hi Everyone,

I'm still a beginner at designing but i finally decided to take a formal Landscape Graphics class at my local community college this fall. I bought a glass drafting table ($170) since I have literally no table space in my shared home--it was the only table offered at my local art supply store. I bought a roll of drafting tape (essentially masking tape) and quickly realized that it DOES NOT STICK to the glass. I traded the drafting tape in for drafting "dots" which are supposed to be stickier. They worked a little better but I still found the corners moving after 20 minutes of drawing.

My question is does anyone have experience with glass drafting tables--or securing designs on glass surfaces? I'm not opposed to trading the table in for a wooden one, although I'd prefer to just find an alternative to the masking tape.

I'd love and appreciate any advice!

This is my first time posting so feel free to call me out if I've done a forum "no-no" :)

Thanks,
Jesse

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Yardvaark
9 years ago
There is a material for covering drafting tables that provides a cushioned drawing surface. One of the trade names is Vyco (picture below.) It's kind of expensive. Find it an office supply store that serves architects and engineers, or online. It is usually attached permanently to the drawing board with special double-stick tape that is super adhesive. However, no idea if IT will stick to glass.

For manual drafting I would think you'd be better off with a portable drawing board (or table) that has a good, free-moving parallel bar attached (which, of course, it would be best to try out in person to make sure it moves easily.) See the link below for an example of the type.

Here is a link that might be useful: portable drafting table

This post was edited by Yardvaark on Thu, Sep 25, 14 at 23:59
lazy_gardens
9 years ago
Drafting tape is not very sticky at all.

Try blue painting tape.
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