Things You'll Need:
- String
- Pencil
- Tape or thumb tack
- Paper, wood or canvas, on which to draw the circle
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Step 1
Determine how large you want your circle to be and cut your string to that length. Be sure to add a little extra, since you'll tie the string onto the pencil and secure it to the center of the circle.
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Step 2
Tie one end of the string onto the center of a pencil. Be sure to allow enough room for the pencil to spin around within the string but tight enough so it won't slip loose.
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Step 3
Hold the string down where you want the center of your circle to be. If you're drawing a circle on wood or something other than paper, you could use a thumb tack or tape to hold down the string.
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Step 4
Pull the string taught and, keeping the pencil perfectly upright, use the string to outline the circle. This will give you a perfect circle.
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Step 5
Remove the string, tape or thumb tack from the center of your circle. Now you've got a perfect circle.
