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Learn how to draw an octagon (eight cornered polygon) following these simple steps!

Drawing an Octagon Shape

  1. Draw a large circle.
  2. Draw a straight, horizontal line through the exact middle of the circle.
  3. Draw a straight, vertical line through the exact middle of the circle.
  4. Draw a straight, diagonal line (NW → SE) that intersects with the center of the circle.
  5. Draw a straight, diagonal line (NE → SW) that intersects with the center of the circle.
  6. Connect the outer ends of each line with straight lines.
  7. Erase the large circle and the lines inside the octagon.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Regular Octagon

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  3. Draw a straight vertical line (also splitting the circle to equal parts) of which its center will intersect with that of the horizontal line. [2]
  4. Draw a straight diagonal line (northwest to southeast) that will also intersect at the center, dividing equally the space between the horizontal and vertical lines. [3]
  5. Draw another diagonal line (northeast to southwest) that will also intersect at the center, dividing equally the space between the horizontal and vertical lines. [4] By now you will have an image resembling an eight-spoke wheel.
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  7. Color the drawing as desired.
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Method 2
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Multiple Octagon

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  1. 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.
  2. Connect these points with straight lines to form the octagon.
  3. 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.
  4. Color the drawing if desired.
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    How do I draw a Bagua?
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    Draw an octagon in the center of a bigger octagon, then connect the points of the two octagons directly. After that, add your own details.
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    How do I draw a 30' square inside a 50' octagon?
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    An octagon is a polygon that has eight sides. Generally, when most people think of the word "octagon," they're thinking of a regular octagon - one that has both sides and angles of the same size (like the shape of most stop signs). It's easy to make an accurate octagon in a variety of ways that require only basic materials - see Step 1 below to get started.
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    Can I draw multiple octagons?
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    Yes, you can.
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      To draw an octagon, start by drawing a large circle with a horizontal and vertical line inside of it that's splitting the circle into 4 equal parts. Then, draw 2 diagonal lines that intersect at the center of the circle and split it up into 8 equal parts. Next, draw a straight line between the ends of each neighboring set of lines in the circle to create an octagon. Finally, erase the circle and the lines inside of the octagon. To learn how to draw a multiple octagon, scroll down!

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        Oct 9, 2017

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