How do you draw a circle pattern with a compass?

Directions:

  1. Use a ruler to find the center of your paper.
  2. Set your compass to about 5cm.
  3. Place the point on the center of your paper and draw a circle.
  4. Carefully lift your compass and erase the “x”.
  5. Without moving the arms of your compass, place the point anywhere on the circumference and draw another circle.

How do you draw a design with a compass?

Step 1: Choose a measurement for the arc or circle to be drawn. Step 2: We place the sharp point of the compass at the center of the intended circle or arc. Step 3: Press down the needle, turn the knob at the top of the compass to draw a circle or arc, and drag the pencil around the center to draw the curve.

How do you do geometric art?

2 Method 2 of 4: Drawing Geometric Art

  1. Sketch a rough draft of your geometric design.
  2. Draw shapes with a ruler.
  3. Draw circles with a compass.
  4. Repeat shapes to create a pattern.
  5. Overlap and divide shapes in your drawing.
  6. Play with symmetry in your drawing.

How do you draw a geometric circle?

Using the ruler, set the distance between the point of the compasses and the tip of the pencil at the desired radius; place the point on the paper at the position where you want the centre of the circle to be and carefully rotate the compasses on the point so that the pencil marks out the required circle.

Which compass is used for mandala art?

Faber-Castell 174607 Compass.

How do you use a compass to draw a semicircle?

Place the compass on one of the points, open it to meet the other, and draw a semicircle on the other side of the line. The two semicircles make a continuous curve. Move the compass back to the first point, open it to meet the end of the curve, and draw another semicircle.

How do you make a continuous curve with a compass?

Place the compass on one of the points, open it to meet the other, and draw a semicircle on the other side of the line. The two semicircles make a continuous curve.

What are circles used for?

We have already used circles extensively to create various grids for a number of patterns. In this lesson we are using circles for their own sake, namely in two types of constructions: spirals and inscribed circles. Spirals come in several different types. The distance between turnings, and the angle of each turning, determines their appearance.

How to fit the number of circles inside a circle?

This method allows you to fit the number of circles of your choice inside a circle. Start by dividing your circle evenly in the desired number of sections, then for each sector proceed as follows.