For info on current letter project, please visit this page.
This page serves as a reference for preparing watercolour paper to fit standard mount sizes.
Image sizes
| Reference | Length | Height |
|---|---|---|
| A | 10″ | 8″ |
| B | 12″ | 8″ |
| C(i) | 7″ | 5″ |
| C(ii) | 6″ | 4″ |
| D(i) | 5″ | 5″ |
| D(ii) | 4″ | 4″ |
| E(i) | 8″ | 6″ |
| E(ii) | 7″ | 5″ |
| F* | – | – |
*can be used for two 4″ by 5″ images or trimmed to C
Paper cutting
Paper roll width: 59″
| Reference | Length | Height |
|---|---|---|
| A | 14″ | 12″ |
| B | 16″ | 12″ |
| C | 10″ | 8″ |
| D | 8″ | 8″ |
| E | 10″ | 12″ |
| F | 14″ | 8″ |
12″ row height cut pattern: B A E E E
8″ row height cut pattern: D D F C C C
Approx paper cost (Fabriano): 0.373p / square inch
Board cutting
Currently using 9mm thick hardwood plywood
Board dimensions: 607mm by 1220mm (approx 48″ by 24″)
| Reference | Length | Height |
|---|---|---|
| A | 16″ | 14″ |
| B | 18″ | 14″ |
| C | 12″ | 10″ |
| D | 10″ | 10″ |
| E | 12″ | 14″ |
Piece 1: 14 by 24; E + E
Piece 2: 14 by 34; A + B
Piece 3: 10 by 34; C + C + D
Notes: On each side the gummed tape obscures 1″ board from edge and 1″ of paper (2″ width gummed tape). In-between 0.5″ and 1″ of additional border are left on the unobscured paper for sketching space. Composition can be laid out on unobscured paper and the final cropping done with low tack masking tape before painting. All dimensions are based on these figures.