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How to Draw a Cross

Method 1 Method 1 of 2: A Simple Latin Cross
  1. 1 Draw a cross outline. Draw a small square in the middle of your outline. You can use a ruler to help draw straight lines.
  2. 2 Draw more squares of the same size. Draw one above and below the first square you drew and one on each side.
  3. 3 Draw 2 more squares below the bottom square.
  4. 4 Divide the squares on the left and on the right of the cross, vertically and the remaining squares horizontally.
  5. 5 Draw the center with a marker. Make it thick and dark.
  6. 6 Erase your guidelines completely.
Method 2 Method 2 of 2: A Budded Cross
  1. 1 Draw a cross outline. Draw a small square in the middle of your outline.
  2. 2 Draw more squares of the same size. Draw one above and below the first square you drew and one on each side, just like the first method.
  3. 3 Draw 2 more squares below the bottom square.
  4. 4 With a compass draw 3 circles each for the arms of the cross. The diameter of each circle is equal to one side of the square. Use the guidelines to align the circles.
  5. 5 Fill in the shapes with the color you want.
  6. 6 Erase all guidelines completely.