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STEP 1
To describe the size of a shape, first give its footprint as width x depth, then its height. The shape to the left is 30″x24″x36″.
What is a ‘jack’?
Jacks (or jack-stands) are used to keep a wall or other standing object from tipping over. Essentially they are reinforced legs of plywood that are attached with screws onto the back of an object. Once attached, sandbags are placed on the foot of a jack to weigh it all down.
How do you hide the seams between flats on walls?
We occasionally use spackle, but it requires some time to dry as well as to sand it to a smooth surface. The easiest, quickest, and cleanest method is to ‘stretch’ the wall by wrapping it in muslin or other material.
how to determine dimensions
How To Determine Dimensions
Step 1: To describe the size of a shape, first give its footprint as width x depth, then its height. This shape is 30″x24″x36″.
Step 2: To describe the size of a wall, give its width, then its height. The wall below is 12’x10′.
Step 3: To describe the size of a floor, first give its width, then its depth. The floor below is 12’x8′.
