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Exploring labyrinth designs can be an enjoyable venture, serving multiple purposes such as puzzles, logos, and artistic adornments. This guide delineates the straightforward process of creating a labyrinth; with patience, it becomes remarkably simple.
Key Steps
Constructing a Basic Labyrinth
Begin with a Cross. Place dots at each corner of an imaginary square formed by the cross.
Join the upper tip of the vertical line with the top right dot using a gentle curve.
With another curved line, link the right tip of the horizontal line to the upper left dot.
Form a larger curved line to connect the left tip of the horizontal line to the lower right dot.
Extend the bottom of the vertical line and unite its tip with the lower left dot.
Intricate Labyrinth
Sketch eight concentric circles, leaving a small central circle for the labyrinth's core. (Concentric circles are circles nested within one another, akin to a dartboard.)
- To simplify, number the circles from 1 to 8, with the largest circle labeled as number 1. (Later instructions may reference these numbered circles, so even if you choose not to label them physically, ensure you know their sequence.)
In the heart of the labyrinth, depict a floral motif. This central design is a hallmark of many labyrinths.
- Ensure your flower exhibits perfect symmetry—meaning, a line drawn through its center in any direction should yield two identical halves. If not initially symmetrical, revise the design accordingly.
Draw two horizontal and four vertical lines across the labyrinth, avoiding the central area. Align these lines with the labyrinth's midpoint, ensuring even spacing.
- Avoid intersecting the central design.
Remove lines to delineate labyrinth paths. Begin with the left horizontal line, erasing sections within circles 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7. Partially erase circle 4 to create the pathway, following the provided example.
- When erasing, maintain consistent pathway widths matching the spaces within circles.
Erase the vertical line within the first circle, leaving the others intact. Remove portions of circles 3, 5, and 7 to define the paths.
- Ensure the lines remain distinct and unbroken.
Erase the horizontal line within circle 7, leaving the others intact. Remove sections from circles 2, 4, and 6.
- Ensure precision in erasing to define the labyrinth's pathways.
Delete the first left vertical line within circles 3, 4, and 7. Retain the second vertical line. Erase the third left vertical line within circle 7, leaving the remainder untouched.
- Preserve clarity by erasing specific lines while maintaining others.
Continue erasing lines within each circle to finalize the pathways.
- In circle 1, erase the segment between the first and second vertical lines.
- In circles 2 and 6, erase sections between the first and third vertical lines, as well as portions from the left.
- Within circles 3, 5, and 7, erase areas between the first and third vertical lines, along with portions from the right.
- In circle 4, erase the section between the second and third vertical lines.
- Within circle 8, erase the segment between the second and third vertical lines.
Insights
- These guidelines are applicable for both traditional paper drawing and digital screen drawing. Experiment with both mediums to discover your preferred outcome.
- Exercise patience as labyrinths are designed to test it!
