The Cheap Art Tool Every Household Needs

One of my favorite art tools for illustrations is the Helix Angle & Circle Maker. It makes drawing circles so fast and easy. I use it for adding circle details to my illustrations, coloring pages and mandalas. Yes, I can draw circles by hand, but there’s something fun about using a tool that makes them so effortless and precise. So this is one of the tools that I think every artist needs–especially for beginners.

===AFFILIATE LINKS===

Helix Angle and Circle Maker

Tsukineko Memento Dye Ink Pad

===RECOMMENDED VIDEO===

Drawing Mandalas for Art Therapy

===CHAPTER MARKERS===

00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:00:59 - The Helix Angle & Circle Maker
00:03:43 - Add Circles to Illustrations
00:06:35 - Drawing Mandalas
00:09:53 - What I Don't Like About This Tool
00:11:03 - Final Thoughts & Recommendations

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[hjs]

I got let go from my nanny position today. I was with the family for a year and a half. Please pray for me. Thank you.

[winterrain]

Yes, do more for this series.
One of my essential tools is (kind of silly to even mention this as its so obviously already in most art kits) a mechanical pencil. No need to worry about sharpening.
Another tool I use a lot is a Square ruler. I have a set of square rulers that I bought for sewing, but ended up using them for paper crafting, drawing, notebooking, and so many other purposes.

[lorraineday]

Never heard of this tool before, but I wonder how I got along without it. One is on its way to me now. TFS!

[valerieb]

This has become the "forgotten tool" for me. I have one but do not know how to use it so there it sits in a drawer, hope i can find it! ha ha!. Thanks very much Jennifer for this video. I'm going right now to look for my forgotten tool😆😄👍💜

[donnaquinn]

That tool is EXACTLY what I didn't know I needed!

[barbaraneuman]

PLEASE do more of these ASAP!! I put together art boxes for my grand children every year for Christmas, ages 7-16. I just ordered 8 of them (1 for me🤣) More ideas please!! This is a great start!

[KathyTincler]

What an awesome idea for a series. With this product you are off to a good start. I wasn't even a 1/4 of the way through your vid and I ordered! Thanks so much :)

[lara-cekg]

I have had mine for over a year now and I love it. I especially use my first swatching as well. I think I got mine at hobby lobby

[annamarielewis]

Ok. The spinning circle got me👏👏👏 The smaller circles look like the planets.

[timeenuf]

I bought one of these a year or more ago. Can't remember why but now, thanks to you, I know how to use it. Thank you. Should be a great series.

[ladalekoehler]

I love that. I wished I had that years ago. Especially, when I was trying to do circles in pastry. Everyone should have 2or 3 or even more. Thank you thank you to showing me this. I am getting one for my granddaughter and daughter in law too.

[suetownsend]

Oh, what fun!! Thanks for the introductions to this interesting tool. One is in my cart!! My very senior husband is now physically handicapped, so I'm always looking for ideas to unleash his creativity. He loves coloring (also great mental and small muscle therapy), and I think he would really enjoy this tool. Thanks so much. Keep the ideas coming!! Pause. OK, I think we each need one of these circle makers!!

[ajarofpotential]

Oh yes! Just loved this video. More, more, more!! 🤩

[JaneSmith]

That's so cool! Thank you! I can't wait to try it! That's cheaper than buying a Spirograph and much easier to use. I made my SO buy me a Spirograph a few years back for this very reason, but that tool is so much better!

[evelynharper]

It's also great for making different sized hexagons and pentagons.

[ConnieWoodworth]

Yes, more tutorials like this one. I too have one of these but didn’t know how to use it. So please more about your favorite tools and especially how to use them!

[sharondenomme-adams]

I enjoyed this so much. I have one of these tools and it cracked as well and I will use your suggestion with padded envelope. BTW, side comment: I REALLY REALLY enjoyed how you placed your pencil down FIRST and then the ruler to guide the pencil. I will implement this into my artwork immediately. Thank you. Beautiful mandalas. I can't wait to go home and pull out my helix tool.

[sheilagilleland]

Oh I love this, I didn’t know how it worked. Thanks for the lesson. ❤️🙌🏻

[shufamshumate]

I ordered one of these after I saw you using it and I love it!

[MelicaGrimes-ltyu]

I'm excited for you and the new session. I'll be watching every time the bell rings!!!