1. A/C Hexagon Construction
Drawing Abilities Teacher
A/C Hexagon Construction
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2. A/C Hexagons
Construct a hexagon using the “ Across the Corner “ or A/C technique.
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3. A/C Hexagons
Notice that for ” Across the Corners “ you need to draw the circle outside.
But for “ Across the Flats “ you draw the circle inside.
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4. Drawing the circumscribing circle
Draw a circle with the diameter set to the A/C distance.
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5. Drawing the hexagon sides at 60 °
Use a 60 ° set square to draw sloping lines within the circle, starting at the horizontal centre line.
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6. Completing the sloping sides
Complete the remaining sloping sides as shown using the 60 ° set square.
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7. Completing the hexagon
Complete the horizontal sides of the hexagon as shown.
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8. Hexagons
When you need to draw a A/C hexagon as shown, use a 30 ° set square.
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9. Drawing the circumscribing circle
Draw a circle with the diameter set to the A/C distance.
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10. Constructing the sloping sides
Using a 30 ° set square, construct a sloping line at the bottom of the vertical centre line.
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11. Constructing the sloping sides
Using a 30 ° set square, construct the remaining sloping lines as shown.
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12. Constructing the vertical sides
Draw the vertical sides as shown.
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