THE SMALL PROJECT JOURNAL / 09
Plan a small gallery before making holes.
Use loose paper on a table to plan two or three pieces together. This is a layout exercise; it does not include wall mounting or installation.
- About 30 minutes
- Paper, pencil & a ruler
- Two or three planned pieces
Optional existing sample companion, separate from this project. The complete free instructions and printable checklist are on this page. This is the fixed “We saved you a seat” design, not a custom gallery.
MAKE A LITTLE PROGRESS
One step.
Then the next.
Follow the steps with materials you already have. The related sample is optional; no purchase is required.
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Choose a small collection.
Pick two or three designs you own or have permission to use. Write down each intended print size and orientation.
Measure the real openings.
Check actual frame or mat opening dimensions if you already have them. Distinguish the artwork opening from the outer frame measurements.
Make tabletop placeholders.
Draw labeled rectangles on paper at one consistent scale, such as one inch representing four inches. Label that scale so you do not mistake the plan for full size.
Compare two arrangements.
On a table, try a shared top edge and then a centered arrangement. Note spacing and pick the one you prefer without drilling or attaching anything to a wall.
Test one print first.
Check the original file, print preview, actual-size setting and color with one copy before ordering more. Follow appropriate frame and mounting instructions separately.
KEEP YOUR SMALL START CLOSE
Take the plan with you.
Keep the steps, supplies and your current checks in one text file. Print a checklist, or send the guide to someone you’d like to try it with.
Text file · No signup needed. Signed-in progress stays in your account; downloaded files are snapshots.