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I haven't bought it yet because I don't draw many circles, but I heard from someone in this sub that this is a must have for drawing circles. I plan to order it soon to have just incase I ever need it.
Helix Angle and Circle Maker with Integrated Circle Templates, 360 Degree, 6 Inch / 15cm, Assorted Colors (36002) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044S5CZM/ref=cm_sw_r_sm_apa_fabc_05R25XBEDWHQYKYEHHAF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Sure! I purchased this thing on Amazon. I marked the center of the page, and then did the rings with the circle maker. Then I started evenly diving the circle up (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, etc.) until I had enough for the days and erased any extra spaces to create the legend (ABCDE). It definitely isn’t perfect but worked well enough!
There is this flat compass which might work: https://www.amazon.com/Helix-Circle-Assorted-Colors-36002/dp/B0044S5CZM/ I searched circle maker on Amazon, but there are other types available. I’ve never used one like this (on remarkable or paper), but it seems like it might work if the holes are big enough to fit the nib on the pen.
Depends on whether you want to go high cost or low...
If you go to specialty craft stores (in the US, that's like Michael's, Jo Anns), you'll find really beautiful stuff but it'll be expensive. The best deals on Washi tape I've found have all been at office supply stores - it tends to be random collections of prints, but they're fun and you can get a lot for a little money.
There are also specialty stationary stores that will have bujo specific stuff.
Check out etsy for more in the "expensive but gorgeous" category.
For the more budget choices, any dollar tree will have stickers and washi tape and gel pens. You may need to use some creativity but I've gotten a lot of my washi tape over the years from them. Walmart also has good crafting supplies.
I also check out every thrift store I happen to go into. You never know what kind of crazy half-full packages of stickers you're going to find and they're dirt cheap.
The most valuable thing I've bought, though, for my bujo is a circle stencil - https://www.amazon.com/Helix-Integrated-Templates-Assorted-36002/dp/B0044S5CZM I use that to make round trackers. Everyone is always wowed, even though they're very easy.
Also don't underestimate the value of a straight edge. I keep a 6" ruler in my bujo pouch (which I bought custom on etsy because I'm a princess).
Usually use a circle tracer thing then use a straightedge to draw lines across it!
Helix Angle and Circle Maker with Integrated Circle Templates, 360 Degree, 6 Inch / 15cm, Assorted Colors (36002) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0044S5CZM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xUDlFb51D9E0N
Yeah! Basically any size circle you want within 6 inches/15.2 cm :) The smaller ones are a bit trickier since you can't use the rotating part, there's just different-size stencils in the plate instead. Link to the helix
This is what I use to draw my circles. It gets them perfect every time. And then I use a Ruler to draw the lines.
To get everything centered on the canvas I measure a center line on each of the four edges of the canvas and mark them, knowing that I can paint over it at the end. I use the four center markings to center the circle maker and estimate the placement if the letters and lines.
Like I commented previously, I could have taken more measurements to get every line and triangle perfectly equal but I just wasn't feeling it.
All you need are a few well placed measurements and you can make anything look polished. But, there is nothing wrong with an organic look either. It all really depends on style preference I think.
Also, one of my hobbies is fantasy cartography so I guess I'm practiced at this sort of thing.
Thanks for commenting!
I just found there are 360* or "full circle" protractors like this. The protractor will be the shell and some green construction paper can serve as the legs and head. I'll start collecting some simple-to-execute but visually appealing programs to demonstrate, starting with the square from the video, then maybe hexagon, pentagram, etc. The exercise raises a lot of instructive questions for students:
- What new things can we draw if we add loops?
- What new things can we draw if we have variables?
- Would anyone like to predict what this will draw before we execute it?
Thanks, I didn't know which words to google, but now I see that this is apparently called a "helix and circle maker" (example on Amazon), that seems neat !
Apart from some of the circles
My tip would have been "don't use a pie chart" but you already have the circle, so... :D I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044S5CZM/
The inner part rotates around so you can mark at degree intervals where needed.
You're welcome! I used this circle maker from Amazon! I use it for all sorts of things, it's very handy! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044S5CZM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_QY1VWQRY6XFDZYXYNZ1X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
>The most valuable thing I've bought, though, for my bujo is a circle stencil -
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>https://www.amazon.com/Helix-Integrated-Templates-Assorted-36002/dp/B0044S5CZM
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> I use that to make round trackers. Everyone is always wowed, even though they're very easy.
I need to get me one of those. I don't often make round trackers, but I'm honestly very interested in the disc you can rotate in the middle. Question, in practice, does it work well for getting 90-degree angles on square trackers? I've got a set square but honestly, I still get lines that aren't perfectly 90 degrees (or close enough, at times).
Whenever I see supposedly "black and white" issues I often visualise it as "180 degrees" of viewpoints. I have a picture in my mind that is similar to a 180 degree protractor, like this example
http://www.amazon.com/School-Smart-Plastic-Degree-Protractor/dp/B003U6SIJG
It's not so bad with a roller ruler, and one of these ruling template things :)