Laying Out a Five-Point Star
I
RECENTLY NEEDED TO LAYout a symmetrical five-point star. Since
using a protractor can be time-consuming, I developed a quick and
easy method that allows me to lay out any size star with only a com-
pass and a calculator. To avoid strange fractions in your calculations,
you should work in centimeters instead of inches.
To lay out a star of height (H), divide H by 1.8090 to find the
radius (R) of the layout circle. Set your compass to R, and draw a cir-
cle. Multiply the radius distance by 1.1756 to determine the distance
CHAPTER SIX- Calculate R and
draw circle.
R = H/1.8090
H
RD- Calculate D and
mark off points.
D = R x 1.1756
3. Draw star.