How to Draw a Hexagonal Prism

Co-authored by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: June 29, 2021

Do you want to learn how to draw a hexagonal-based prism? This article will teach you how to make any kind of prism easily!

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Solid Prism

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Add vertical lines.
- For every visible corner, draw a straight vertical line.
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Finish the base.
- Connect the end of the vertical lines to finish the prism base.
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Color some details to make it look 3D.
- Add some shadings and lighting.
- Add a shadow opposite to your light source.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Transparent Prism

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1
Draw a hexagon.
- This will be your hexagon's top base.
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Add another hexagon.
- The second hexagon will be your prism's lower base. They should mirror one another.
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3
Connect the lines.
- Connect each corner of the top hexagon to the bottom hexagon.
- Knowing this technique will help you make 3D prisms of any figure.
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The final line art.
- For added effects, make the lines on the back a bit lighter. They should look like they're hidden from view.
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Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Basic Hexagonal Prism

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: this works with any shape you can think of like: a square, triangle, pentagon, octagon,hexagon or a decagon. A hexagon is used here.
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, roughly the same size and shape. In fact, if you are in a computer drawing program just copy and paste your first shape right next to it.
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all the corners of the first shape to the congruent corner of the other shape.

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Make a mark where you want the point and draw 2 lines down from it at about 45 degrees (they should be the same length). Draw another one starting at the dot, about 25 degrees (make it a little longer than the other two) away from either the left or the right line. Finally, draw 2 lines connecting them all together at the bottom.

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If you are given the dimensions, simply apply them to the formula given when you type "hexagonal prism" into Google. Draw the base and sides accordingly by measuring each aspect.

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Do the same steps, but instead, add 8 sides to make it an octagon.

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