Basic Technology, JSS 3,Week: 6
Topic: Isometric Drawing
Contents:
- Meaning of Isometric Drawing
- Isometric Axes
- Isometric Drawing of Simple Shaped Blocks
- Drawing Isometric Blocks with Freehand
Meaning of Isometric Drawing
Isometric drawing is a pictorial method of drawing which shows the three faces of an object together. It is a clear way of presenting information about the physical outlook of an object. An isometric drawing is constructed by using a pair of set-squares. The receding lines (Isometric lines) are drawn at 30o to the horizontal plane or x – y line while the other lines are vertical.
Isometric drawings help students to develop their imagination.
Isometric Axes
An isometric drawing is built around three lines called isometric axes, this comprises a vertical axis and two receding axes. Note that the two axes of 30o and there is 120o between the three axes, they are called the isometric axes and on them the drawing is built up.
Isometric axis
Isometric Drawing of Simple Shaped Blocks
Step 1: Draw with set-squares; place the set-square and make sure that both the face and side are inclined at 30o to the horizontal plane.
Step 2: Draw the isometric box that contain the object first. The box must have the overall size of the length, the breadth and the width of the desired object. (Note that this must be drawn with very thin lines)
Step 3: Draw the desired shape with faint lines inside the box using the correct dimension.
Step 4: Draw the correct shape of the object with thick continuous line (i.e. outline.)
Step 5: You may rub off the construction lines or you may not if they are very neat and faint.
Drawing Isometric Blocks with Freehand
Freehand sketching is a method of drawing object without the use of drawing materials except a pencil. Students should try as much as possible to attempt drawing isometric blocks with freehand. It may seem difficult in the beginning but with constant practice, good results will be achieved.
In technical drawing, a freehand sketch is made in exactly the same way as drawing done with instruments. AOX is drawn first, then, the measurement is transferred; constant practice will also help you to achieve good proportion.
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