equipment$15–25used in 1 side quest

Craft documentation mat

A large, neutral-colored work surface with grid lines that makes photographing your work-in-progress easy and consistent. The grid helps with scale reference and composition in documentation photos.

What to look for

  1. 1At least 24×18 inches (big enough for most projects)
  2. 2Neutral gray or white background (won't color-cast in photos)
  3. 3Printed grid or measurement marks for scale reference
  4. 4Wipes clean or is stain-resistant

Skip

  • Cutting mats with distracting busy graphics
  • Materials that show every scratch and look messy in photos

Used for: taking consistent before/after photos · documenting creative experiments · creating clean backgrounds for process shots · showing scale in work photos

Side quests that use it

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