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Three Methods:Solid PrismTransparent PrismBasic Hexagonal Prism

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!

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EditMethod 1 of 3: Solid Prism

  1. Draw a Hexagonal Prism Step 1.jpg
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    Draw a hexagon.
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  2. Draw a Hexagonal Prism Step 2.jpg
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    Add vertical lines.
    • For every visible corner, draw a straight vertical line.
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    3
    Finish the base.
    • Connect the end of the vertical lines to finish the prism base.
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    4
    You now have your solid prism.
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    Color some details to make it look 3D.
    • Add some shadings and lighting.
    • Add a shadow opposite to your light source.

EditMethod 2 of 3: Transparent Prism

  1. Draw a Hexagonal Prism Step 6.jpg
    1
    Draw a hexagon.
    • This will be your hexagon’s top base.
  2. Draw a Hexagonal Prism Step 7.jpg
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    Add another hexagon.
    • The second hexagon will be your prism’s lower base. They should mirror one another.
  3. Draw a Hexagonal Prism Step 8.jpg
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    Connect the lines.
    • Connect each corner of the top hexagon to the bottom hexagon.
    • Knowing this technique will help you make 3D prisms of any figure.
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    The final line art.
    • For added effects, make the lines on the back a bit lighter. They should look like they’re hidden from view.
  5. Draw a Hexagonal Prism Step 10.jpg
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    Color your prism.

EditMethod 3 of 3: Basic Hexagonal Prism

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    Draw a polygon: this works with any shape you can think of like: a square, triangle, pentagon, octagon,hexagon or a decagon. A hexagon is used here.

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    Draw an overlapping polygon, 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.
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    Connect all the corners of the first shape to the congruent corner of the other shape.
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EditTips

  • Color or shade in your image if you would like!
  • This works with any polygon you can draw -- including letters!
  • If you are not using a computer program, use a ruler

EditWarnings

  • This takes practice sometimes, so be patient and keep trying!

EditThings You'll Need

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

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Categories: Drawing Shapes and Forms

In other languages:

Español: dibujar un prisma hexagonal, Deutsch: Ein sechseckiges Prisma zeichnen, Português: Desenhar um Prisma Hexagonal, Italiano: Disegnare un Prisma Esagonale, Français: dessiner un prisme à base hexagonale, Русский: нарисовать шестигранную призму, 中文: 画个六方柱, Nederlands: Een hexagonaal prisma tekenen, Bahasa Indonesia: Menggambar Prisma Segi Enam

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