How to Draw the Star of David

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Last Updated: March 10, 2025

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The star of David, also known as the "Hebrew Star", is basically two triangles on top of each other. This article will show you how to draw this star.

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It should be relatively close to the bottom of your paper.
It should be intersecting the first one, and should be right side up.

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You can do this by drawing parallel lines next to all of the original lines. Make sure they're parallel.
You can either make it complicated, or just simply erase all the inner lines. But make sure you erase your lines neatly.
Since Israel's national colors are blue and white, these are recommended.

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The two should overlap so it forms a six-pointed star.

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Is there a given ratio to the pieces (length and width of each arm)?

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No, there is not. The format is all up to you! Remember that David in Hebrew is spelled with the letters Dalet + Vav + Dalet. In an ancient version of Hebrew, the Dalet had the form of a triangle. It included two angles at 45 degrees and one at 90 degrees.

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How do I shade the picture?

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Draw little black sections wherever there is a right edge or a section crosses over the other section.

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Should I use colored pen or colored pencil to shade it?

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Either will work. It depends on how thick you want it to be, how thick the paper is, and whether you care if it bleeds through or not.

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You can make this with paper by cutting two triangles out and (one facing up, one facing down) cut and interlock the two triangles

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You don't have to color or erase the lines

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If you prefer, you may draw the right-side-up triangle first.

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