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Create the First Arc

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May 26, 2026

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Take the string and hold one end firmly at the left endpoint of the straight line you just drew. Hold the Sharpie marker at the other end of the string, ensuring the string is taut. While keeping the string tight, make a small mark on the existing straight line to the right of your starting point, and then draw an arc upwards from the starting point. This establishes a fixed radius for your geometric construction.

Goal: Establish a fixed radius and the first arc of the equilateral triangle.

Tools and materials

  • Sharpie Marker Sharpie — Making the marks and drawing the arc
  • String — Acting as a compass to draw arcs of a fixed radius

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Here's how to draw a 60-degree angle perfect every time with a Sharpie, a string, and a ruler. Let's get after it. So, go ahead and just draw a straight line. There you go. Somewhat straight, I guess. Take the end of your string here and put it on the end of your line there and mark here and up here. And now, flip it. Grab the end of your string, put the end of your string on the mark that you drew there and there. Grab your ruler again.

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