Have you ever drawn designs on the outside of a Spirograph ring? They’re called epitrochoids, as opposed to hypotrochoids which are drawn inside the rings. Epitrochoids have their points on the inside and big arching swoops on the outside. You … Continue reading →
Get tips and tricks to drawing with Spirograph by watching this intro video made for beginners.
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Continue reading →A Spirograph fan in India, Dhaval Shah, sent me some pictures of rangoli patterns. These are designs made on the floor to welcome guests during festivals such as Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which starts in a week on … Continue reading →
James May is a British presenter – i.e. “TV show host” as we’d more likely say in North America. Back in 2007 he did a documentary that appeared on the BBC called “James May: My Sisters Top Toys”. In this snippet … Continue reading →
This video shows an old favorite triangle design from early Spirograph, done at full page size, using Wild Gears. In this case, the gear has 140 teeth and the ring has 210 teeth. Both are part of the Full Page … Continue reading →
Here’s another Wild Gears video I made last week in the direct sunlight. This one is speeded up 4 times and matched with a reggae beat. The holes in Wild Gears are usually lined up in rows. This gear has two … Continue reading →
Last week I was lucky to be staying at a beautiful spot on the Noel Shore of Nova Scotia, overlooking the Minas Basin. I took my Wild Gears along. One morning I set up my tripod on the table in the … Continue reading →
OK hard core Spirograph fans. Maybe you’ve looked at Wild Gears and relegated them to your wish list for Christmas because of price or bewilderment at the choices. Then check out the Compact Gear Set. It’s under $50 and is a great … Continue reading →
