Quadrilled Or Blank?

I am considering moving a small collection (Dead Countries) from its current home, which is on homemade pages created through Album Easy or Stamppage Creator or one of those programs.

I am considering mounting the stamps on either blank or quadrilled pages. I have mixed feelings about quadrilled - sometimes I like them and sometimes I don't.

For those of you who use blank pages, what techniques do you use to ensure your stamps are lined up and orderly? I very much worry about a horizontal or vertical line going crooked on me.

Advice?

Use quadrilled pages! Some of them have lines so faint, they are not obtrusive.

I also use quadrilled pages extensively. I use completely blank pages only when mounting a souvenir sheet. My albums are the blue Scott Internationals.

Hi ecmorgan,

Get a rolling parallel ruler and a 12 inch 90 degree set square and use blank sheets. You will have a greater choice of paper and your album will look better. I also hand write my notes so if you want to do this the comic lettering artist's Ames Guide is a simple tool for laying out guide lines. Simple to use in conjunction with a straight edge (use the rolling ruler or the set square long edge). Links below to info on these.

Terry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouXGdkLynOA

http://www.artofthecomicbook.com/ma...mesguide.htm

If you use regular office paper, you can place a homemade 'quadrilled' paper below the album page while you mount. The lines from the paper below will be visible.

I would only use regular office paper if it was archival quality, which is unlikely.

Terry

Perfect! Thank you!

I use archival quality, acid free paper that is 110lb weight. Unfortunately, I won't be able to see through it.

Try what Terry suggested is my opinion.
Tom

Hi ecmorgan,

The rolling ruler doesn't have to be the brand in the video, any quality
make will be fine. The more durably constructed types with metal rollers
and rubber rings are better and will last.

Also, this site is good If you want to perfect your handwriting....

http://operina.com/
Click on 'Handwriting Repair' to download the excellent pdf.

Can't see through the 110 lb archival paper? Try....

(a) Removing the Clark Kent specs, or
(b) Have a look at the archival 'Vellum' papers made for calligraphy.
These papers have nice subtle tones that will set off the stamps nicely.
(c) If you have a lightbox you can use this to see through most papers to reveal 'what lies beneath'

Terry