As a designer from way back I have ellipse guides from when drafting was done by hand. Even though I don’t use them for drafting anymore they are a nice to have craft items. I won’t suggest you run out and buy some as they are a tad expensive and and come in so many projections as well as sizes that you’ll never have the exact one you need.
By now you are probably have a project in mind or maybe you just have a strong urge to draw a perfect ellipse. Well don’t fear! Your crafts needn’t suffer! I am going to show you how to make an adjustable ellipse tool with a popsicle stick and a piece of embroidery floss.
It is mostly easy to make, semi easy to use, and teaches you about the geometry of an ellipse at the same time! It’s a win, win, win!
