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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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    • For every visible corner, draw a straight vertical line.
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    • Connect the end of the vertical lines to finish the prism base.
    • Add some shadings and lighting.
    • Add a shadow opposite to your light source.
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Method 2
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Transparent Prism

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    • This will be your hexagon's top base.
    • The second hexagon will be your prism's lower base. They should mirror one another.
    • Connect each corner of the top hexagon to the bottom hexagon.
    • Knowing this technique will help you make 3D prisms of any figure.
    • 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
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Basic Hexagonal Prism

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  1. : this works with any shape you can think of like: a square, triangle, pentagon, octagon,hexagon or a decagon. A hexagon is used here.
  2. , 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.
  3. all the corners of the first shape to the congruent corner of the other shape.
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    How do I draw a triangular based pyramid?
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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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    How do I draw a hexagon if I'm given its dimensions?
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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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    Can you draw an octagonal prism?
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    Do the same steps, but instead, add 8 sides to make it an octagon.
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Things You'll Need

  • A ruler
  • A computer program (preferably MS Paint)
  • A pencil and eraser
  • Markers

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 158,215 times.
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