Rules for “Outlining in Squares” Inside or Outside the Drawing Outline.
The outlining in squares outside the drawing outline is observed in designs having the figure produced by the filling. The outlining in squares inside the drawing outline is observed in designs having the figure produced by the warp. By reversing these two rules, the figure in the design would be changed from the sketch, for if outlining in squares inside the drawing outline, using filling for figure, the figure would be reduced proportionally to the reduction made or taken away by the outline squares. Thus, also, if the warp formed the figure, and the “outlining being done in squares,” outside the drawing outline, the figure would increase proportionally the size of the squared outline. These rules refer to painting the squares for warp only. Some fabrics require also the painting of the filling squares.
The foregoing explanation may be reduced to the following Rule: If the figure is required to be in white, “outline by squares” outside the drawing outline; if the figure is required to be painted, “outline by squares” inside the drawing outline.
After the design is outlined by full small squares, either the figure or the ground (as required, but generally the figure) is painted all over. The paint required for this work has been previously described. It is only necessary to mention that it must have body enough to be clearly visible, but not sufficient to obscure the black ruled lines of the paper, which must show clearly through the paint. The weave, if necessary, is next put on the required spots, either in white or black paint.