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Drawing a snowflake might seem complicated, but there are a few tricks you can use to make it a breeze! By drawing simple shapes like a hexagon and a star first, you’ll be able to easily add in details later and draw a snowflake that looks beautiful and realistic.
Steps
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1Draw a hexagon on a piece of paper. A hexagon has 6 sides that are all the same length. The bigger you make the hexagon, the bigger your snowflake will be.
- Use a ruler to draw the hexagon so the lines are straight and even.
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2Draw a line from each corner of the hexagon to the corner across from it. You should draw a total of 3 lines, which will all intersect in the center of the hexagon. Use a ruler so all of the lines are straight.Advertisement
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3Draw a 6-pointed star in the center of the hexagon. Since your hexagon is divide into 6 equal sections by the lines you drew connecting the corners, you should draw 1 point of the star in each section. Try to make the points of the star about half way between the center and outside of the hexagon.[1]
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4Sketch the outline of a snowflake over the lines you’ve drawn so far. At this point, you can get creative and draw your own snowflake formation. However, it’s a good idea to make your snowflake symmetrical so it looks realistic.
- Draw the long points of the snowflake over the long lines connecting the corners of the hexagon.
- Draw the short points of the snowflake over the star that’s in the center of the hexagon.
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5Erase the extra lines around your snowflake. Now that you’ve drawn the outline of your snowflake, you can go back in and erase the hexagon lines and 6-pointed star that you drew earlier. Once you erase these extra lines, all you’ll have left is your snowflake!
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6Color in your snowflake with white, blue, and purple. Although snowflakes are mostly white, you can still add some blue and purple to make it look reflective and realistic.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhere do I find a 13 dot snowflake?
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QuestionWhat supplies do I need to do this?Community AnswerAll you need is paper and a pencil.
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QuestionHow do I draw a star?Community AnswerThere are many possible ways to draw a star, some of them can be found in these instructions: How to Draw a Star.
About This Article
To draw a snowflake, start by sketching a hexagon that's the same size you want your snowflake to be. Then, draw a line between each corner of the hexagon and the corner across from it. Next, draw a 6-pointed star in the center of the hexagon, which will serve as the base of your snowflake. Once you've drawn the star, sketch the outline of a snowflake over the lines you've drawn so far. When you're happy with your snowflake, just erase the extra lines in the background and color it in with white, blue, and purple to finish your drawing! If you want to get ideas of what designs to add into your snowflake, keep reading the article!
