Drawing circles without help can be difficult, but fortunately there are many tools and tricks that can be used to make it easier. From using a compass to tracing round objects, it's easy to draw circles once you find the method that works best for you!
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Method 1 of 6: Tracing the Circle
Step 1. Find a round object that can be traced
All round objects can be used. You can use a round glass, candle base, or circular paper. Just make sure the edges of these things are smooth enough.
Step 2. Hold the round object on the paper
Paste the round part of the flat object on the paper where you want to draw a circle. Use your non-dominant hand to hold the object so it doesn't move when you trace.
Step 3. Trace the edges of the object
Use a pencil to trace the rounded edges of the object until you complete the circle. When you're done, take the object out of the paper and your circle is done!
If after the object is drawn the circle turns out to be disconnected, connect it using a pencil
Method 2 of 6: Draw a Circle Using a compass
Step 1. Attach a pencil to the drawing board
Insert the pencil into the gap at the end of the drawing and tighten it so it doesn't come off.
Step 2. Adjust the arm of the compass according to the size of the circle you want to make
If you are making a large circle, pull the arms of the compass away from each other so that the angle increases. If the circle is small, bring the arms of the compass closer together so that the angle decreases.
Step 3. Place the tip of the compass on a piece of paper
Position the compass where you want the circle to be drawn. The circle will be drawn by the tip of the compass with the pencil, while the other end of the compass will act as the center point of the circle.
Step 4. Rotate the compass to draw a circle
Keep both ends of the compass in contact with the paper as you rotate the compass so that the end with the pencil draws a circle.
Try not to move the compass while drawing because it will make the circle not perfectly round
Method 3 of 6: Using Yarn
Step 1. Tie the thread on the pencil point
The longer the thread, the larger the circle will be.
Step 2. Hold the end of the thread in the paper
The free end of the thread will be the center point of the loop. Use your fingers to hold the end of the thread so it doesn't move.
Step 3. Pull the thread until it is tense and draw a circle using a pencil
Continue to hold the end of the thread as you draw the circle. If you keep the thread taut while drawing, you'll get a perfect loop!
Method 4 of 6: Using a Protractor
Step 1. Lay the bow so that it is flat on a sheet of paper
Position the arc on the paper where the circle will be drawn.
Step 2. Trace the curved side of the arc
This is your first half circle. Do not trace the flat side of the bow.
Make sure you hold down the bow so it doesn't move while tracing and ruining your drawing
Step 3. Rotate the arc and trace the other half of the circle
Align the flat side of the arc with the end of the previously created semicircle. Then, trace the curved side of the arc to close the circle.
Method 5 of 6: Using a Pin
Step 1. Place the paper on top of the cardboard
You can use any kind of cardboard, as long as it's thick and can be pinned.
Step 2. Push the pins through the cardboard
Position the pin so that the hole will be the center of the circle. Make sure the pins penetrate tightly so they don't move when drawing the circle.
Step 3. Attach the rubber band to the pin
The bigger the rubber band, the bigger the circle you will draw. If you want to draw a small circle, use a small piece of rubber or wrap the rubber twice around the pin.
If you don't have an elastic band, you can tie the thread in a loop and wear it
Step 4. Attach the pencil point to the other end of the rubber band
At this point, the rubber band will be wrapped around the pin and pencil.
Step 5. Pull the rubber until it is taut and draw a circle with a pencil
Make sure you keep the rubber band taut as you draw the circle so it's perfect.
Method 6 of 6: Draw a Circle by Hand
Step 1. Hold the pencil as usual
It is better to hold the pencil as if you are going to write or draw like normal.
Step 2. Place the pencil point on the paper
Choose where you want the circle to be drawn.
Try not to press the pencil too hard against the paper. The pencil point only needs to lightly touch the paper
Step 3. Move the paper under the pencil in a circle
Use your free hand to move the paper slowly so that the pencil draws a circle on the paper. If you make a large circle, move the paper large, and vice versa.
