I recently wrote about making 7-pointed Spirograph designs using the 150/105 Ring and the 30, 45, 60 and 75 Wheels. There are also two shaped wheels that give 7-pointed patterns: the eye-shaped or oval wheel, and the cross-shaped wheel. (Note that some … Continue reading →
The people at Kahootz Toys, the company that’s bringing back Spirograph, found my website. Guess it was just a matter of time. Anyway, they – well, a friendly person named Colleen, actually – noticed what I said about my wheel … Continue reading →
The triangle-shaped wheel is probably the easiest of the shaped wheels to use. It’s more awkward to use than the round wheels, but with care you can get a smooth pattern. Some of its holes fall along the center line … Continue reading →
This 4-pointed design makes me think of a Celtic Cross. Celtic designs are often decorated with interwoven lines. You can use any colors you want, of course. For a subtle effect in this design, I used different shades of grey … Continue reading →
I bet this is one of the most popular Spirograph designs. It’s in the instruction book that comes with the new Spirograph Deluxe Design Set as well as the old one. UPDATE Sept. 2014: I’ve made a video about drawing this … Continue reading →
It’s performance art and math and abstract art all at once. And quite spirographic too. Tony Orrico explores the geometry of the body and the creation of geometric figures that Spirograph lovers will recognize as somehow related to the beloved … Continue reading →
As I discussed in my in-depth review of the new Spirograph Deluxe Set compared to my old Super Spirograph, the holes in the new wheels are larger than in the old ones, in order to accommodate more pens. What difference does … Continue reading →
There are four wheels that will give you a 7-pointed figure when used by the 150/105 ring: the 30, 45, 60 and 75. Here they are combined in one design, using the new Spirograph Deluxe Set and the red, green … Continue reading →
Maybe this is the year you’ll be buying a new Spirograph set for someone special. Or perhaps Spirographic Art Christmas cards, gift tags and ornaments, jewelry, mugs, or a variety of other gift ideas will make your day merry and … Continue reading →
Beautiful Spirographic Art jewelry! Available from my CafePress shop – click this link to go to it. Secure shopping from CafePress.
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