Ink risersDrawing Aids, ContinuedThe purpose of an ink riser is to raise the drawing aid slightly off thedrawing surface so that ink will not bleed underneath it. If you do much inkwork, put ink risers on the back of the drawing aid you use most frequently.To make an ink riser, follow this table:StepActionClean the back of the drawing aid.2Evenly cover the back with masking tape, taking care not tooverlap tape.3Add a second layer of tape at right angles to the first layer.4With a fresh, sharp blade, cut openings approximately 3/32” largerthan the openings of the template or the edge of the triangle orcurve.5Remove unwanted tape.6Periodically clean riser and remove and replace as necessary.Figure 2-54 shows a 30/60-degree triangle with an ink riser of masking tape.Figure 2-54. —Triangle withan ink riser.2-46
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