How to Draw a Ninja Star

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Learn how to draw ninja throwing stars (a.k.a. shurikens) following these simple steps! Let's begin!

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Four-Point Shuriken (Ninja Star)

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    Make a horizontal copy of the same line and place it intersecting the vertical line at the center of the circle.
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    Repeat this line pattern until all tips are connected.
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    Add a curve line inside the circle to make a 3D volume effect.
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Method 2
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Six-point Shuriken (Ninja Star)

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    Make the tips of these lines of equal distance from each other, forming something like spokes of a wheel.
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    Make these smaller lines go between the longer lines in equal spaces from each other.
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    Connect these lines with the ones from the other tips via a U-shaped depression in between.
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    Add line details to make it appear sharp.
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    Color the drawing as desired (preferably metallic tones).
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    How can I draw a 12-point shuriken easily?
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    Probably the easiest way to draw a 12-point shuriken is to do it step by step, point, by point. Often when you see a huge project, your brain gets overwhelmed and you become less confident in yourself.
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    Why are ninja stars so hard to draw?
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    It’s probably because ninja stars have many points to them, like the part you fight the enemy with.
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