Learn to Construct a Triskele Triple Spiral Motif With a Ruler and Compass

Learn to construct a triskele triple spiral motif with a ruler and compass.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:13 Materials needed
00:02:28 The underlying grid
00:11:38 Adding the spiral
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[@bosart20]

This video was outstanding. She is so clear in her directions and doing it real time was a piece of cake (sure, I paused it multiple times but I was also watching a movie!). The best is she teaches you how to augment the spirals if you want to change its size (and hence changing the number of spirals). I will be looking at her other videos soon!

[@clarissagrandi]

Thank you for this lovely comment! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the tutorial :)

[@joeofnotrades]

Got it on go 3 💪, you must do a video on how you got that lovely blended green

[@clarissagrandi]

Yay! And yes, that's a great idea. The technique is quite simple, using fineliner pens (or felt tips) with a damp paintbrush. Look out for a future tutorial!

[@susiehurwitz7991]

Thank you Clarissa. I had such fun drawing this Triskele. Excellent tutorial. 💜🌀

[@clarissagrandi]

You're welcome! So pleased you enjoyed the class :)

[@annac101]

Thank you Clarissa, I now know what I will be doing during spare moments during the holidays! Beautifully clear instructions as always. Merry Christmas.

[@clarissagrandi]

And to you, Anna. Enjoy!

[@leeniehobbie953]

Thank you so much for the clear instructions and inspiration!

[@clarissagrandi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sk8a]

Fabulous tutorial thank you. I like the options for future interpretation, altering how many turns on the spiral and different center finishes.

[@clarissagrandi]

You're welcome!

[@nishasartspace]

Thank you so much...very clear instructions to construct this beautiful motif

[@clarissagrandi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@betulagrman7175]

Thank you very much for sharing this lovely video for us. It’s so inspiring and your explanation is very informative.❤❤

[@clarissagrandi]

So happy you enjoyed it, Betül :)

[@jenluvz2dance]

Thank you❤❤❤
And your soft feminine voice is absolutely beautiful

[@clarissagrandi]

That's lovely feedback, thank you :)

[@SallyDavis-fw7bi]

Great tutorial, many thanks

[@clarissagrandi]

Glad you enjoyed it, Sally. So lovely to see your piece on Instagram :)

[@joeofnotrades]

Is there a way or a material that can be used to reduce the compass holes?

[@clarissagrandi]

Hi Joey, a thicker paper helps, such as watercolour paper. The compass point doesn't sink in so far. Also, with practice you'll develop a lighter touch with your compass. But, you can also protect the surface of the paper with a small 'pads' of masking tape, each built from 3 or 4 layers of tape, which you remove once the drawing is complete. This technique is especially useful for patterns where you use the same compass hole many times, like this triskele.