Creating a 7-CircuitRight-Handed Cretan Labyrinth

11 Steps in Designing Your Own Labyrinth

Instructions

• Proceed through the following presentation to learn the 11 key steps in the creation of a right-handed Cretan (or Classical) Labyrinth

Desired DimensionsA = the width of each circuit (path). This does not include the width of the lines that form the paths (E)B = the diameter of the centerC = the horizontal diameter of the entire labyrinthD = the vertical diameter of the entire labyrinthE = the width of the actual lines that form the circles and pathsF = the vertical length of the crossG = the horizontal length of the crossLD = linear distance of the lines needed in order to create the labyrinth (an approximation using concentric circles)

Desired Dimensions cont.The following chart, which can be found in the associated spreadsheet with the appropriate values, displays the dimensions of your proposed labyrinth according to the entries in the excel file. The variables are defined on the previous slide.

Variable Value (m) Center of the Central Cross of the Labyrinth is at the coordinates:A 0B 0 Horizontal: 0C 0 Vertical: 0D 0E 0 Note: The coordinate measurements are from the top left hand cornerF 0 of the area you plan to construct your labyrinth in (ie. (HorizontalG 0 Coordinate)m from the left edge and (Vertical Coordinate)m from the LD 0 top edge of the designated area).

Step 1 - Instructions

• Construct a cross with the center at the coordinates displayed on the previous slide

Step 1 – Diagram

Step 2 - Instructions

• Draw a right angle in each of the four quadrants

• The arms of the right angles should be exactly one path length away from the center cross (both vertical and horizontal components)

Step 2 – Diagram

Step 3 - Instructions

• Draw a circle with a diameter double that of the path width attaching the top of the cross to the top of the top right-hand corner right angle

• Remove the portion of the circle obstructing the labyrinth path

• Mark off one dot in each quadrant one path width horizontally and vertically from the center of the right angle

Step 3 – Diagram

Step 4 - Instructions

• Starting at the left, right, and top side of the central circle, mark out seven positions, each a path width apart, on the left and right horizontal axis and the top vertical axis

• These points are meant only to guide you in the drawing of the labyrinth

Step 4 – Diagram

Steps 5-11 - Instructions

• Starting with the first right angle on the right side and the first dot on the left side, attach the two corresponding points with a circular shape

• Work around the cross pattern moving counter-clockwise around the labyrinth in one direction and clockwise in the other

• The labyrinth is completed when the right angle in the bottom right quadrant is connected to the bottom of the central cross

Step 5 – Diagram

Step 6 – Diagram

Step 7 – Diagram

Step 8 – Diagram

Step 9 – Diagram

Step 10 – Diagram

Step 11 – Diagram

Your Completed Labyrinth!