1 “T” square,
1 drawing board at least 22×28 inches,
A supply of thumb tacks.
The “T” square may be “homemade,” if necessary, as well as the drawing board, the only essential in the drawing board being that it be “squared up” on two sides—the left side and bottom, thus enabling the student to do rapid, accurate “lining” or ruling.
With these materials, the student is ready for the first lesson, which should be practiced with the aid of the large instruction sheets, these charts being provided by the Associated Advertising Clubs, and two of each are included with this text book.
It is also suggested that where the local Advertising Club or other organization is fostering the class in showcard writing, there should be provided extra charts for practice, together with sheets of heavy paper, enameled on one side, size 14×22 inches. This enables the student to do extra practice in addition to the chart work itself.
In purchasing showcard stock, students should keep in mind certain sizes of stock necessary.
Full sheets of cardboard are 22×28 inches.
Half sheets are 14×22 inches.
Quarter sheets are 11×14 inches.