1. A/F Hexagon Construction
Drawing Abilities Teacher
A/F Hexagon Construction
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2. A/F Hexagons
Construct a hexagon using the “ Across the Flats “ or A/F technique.
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3. A/F Hexagons
Notice that for ” Across the Flats “ you need to draw the circle inside.
But for “ Across the Corners “ you draw the circle outside.
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4. Drawing the inscribing circle
Draw a circle with the diameter set to the A/F distance.
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5. Drawing the hexagon sides
Draw horizontal lines as tangents to the circle at the top and bottom of the vertical centre line.
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6. Drawing the sloping sides
Using the 60 ° set square, draw a sloping line as a tangent to the circle as shown.
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7. Completing the hexagon
Complete the sloping sides of the hexagon as shown, using the 60 ° set square.
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