How to Draw an Octagon
Draw a square at the center of the page. , Draw straight lines that will connect one corner to its direct opposite corner. , Note the length between the center point (where the lines intersects) towards one of the square’s corners., Notice the point...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Draw a square at the center of the page.
On each of the square’s corners, use this length as the radius as you draw a circle, using the square’s corner as the circle’s center.
You will end up with a flower-like image. , Connect these points with straight lines to form the octagon. , Use the lines (now forming an “X”) and the circle’s intersections as your guide in making multiple and smaller octagons within the initial octagon. ,,, Color the drawing if desired. -
Step 2: Draw straight lines that will connect one corner to its direct opposite corner.
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Step 3: Note the length between the center point (where the lines intersects) towards one of the square’s corners.
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Step 4: Notice the point where the circle and square intersects.
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Step 5: Remove the square shape
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Step 6: leaving behind the circles
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Step 7: the lines that intersected
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Step 8: and the newly formed octagon.
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Step 9: Erase the “X” shape.
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Step 10: Erase the circles.
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Step 11: You now have multiple octagons!
Detailed Guide
On each of the square’s corners, use this length as the radius as you draw a circle, using the square’s corner as the circle’s center.
You will end up with a flower-like image. , Connect these points with straight lines to form the octagon. , Use the lines (now forming an “X”) and the circle’s intersections as your guide in making multiple and smaller octagons within the initial octagon. ,,, Color the drawing if desired.
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