How to Draw a Nautical Star

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The nautical star originated as a sailor's symbol referencing celestial navigation and safe journeys home. It is a popular tattoo motif and now often considered to have general connotations of finding one's own way in life.

Note: You will need a mathematical compass, a protractor, and a ruler.

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    The smaller one's radius should be about a third of the larger one's.
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    • (These will be 36 degrees from the prior lines, and 72 degrees from each other.)
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    In fineliner pen, draw lines connecting the tip of the lines from Step Two (to form the points of the star), and the points where the guidelines from Step Three intersect the small circle.
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    Add colour to the other halves if you like!
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    Absolutely. Practice is the only way to get better, so don't be afraid to reach for more ambitious things. The more you're challenged, the more you're learning.
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    Draw a pentagon; make sure the angles are defined. Once you have done this, draw a "V" shape at the top, and keep connecting.
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    Try drawing four long isosceles triangles, connected at the base. You could try drawing a square first and then drawing the triangles on each side.
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