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Marking out circles and semi-circles

Tools required:

  • Spray paint

  • Peg or stake

  • Tape measures

Process:

Fix the peg or stake through the d-ring of the tape measure in the centre of the area you would like to draw a circle or semi-circle.

Photo of the peg fixed through the d-ring of the tape measure

Use the tape measure to measure out the radius of the circle or semi-circle you would like to mark out.

Photo of the tape measure being drawn out to measure out the radius

Hold the nozzle of the spray paint can at the point of measurement.

Photo of a nozzle of spray paint can held at the point of measurement

Pull the tape measure taut first, then depress the nozzle and walk carefully around the peg to mark the arc.

Photo of the arc being marked

Walk halfway around the peg to mark out a semi-circle.

Photo of a semi-circle being marked

Walk fully around the peg to mark out a full circle.

Photo of a full circle being marked