Asking artist, how you make WoM magic circle?

[Bluemin_Night]

not including the icon but just the circle
I heard people here just put random scribble than the ancient language to minimize work

so there is this triangle line thingy in magic circle but how you make it?

idc what program you are using, just told what you know

[quest5]

I traced mine. Use a program that has layers and set the screenshot to about 50 or 75 percent. (Enough that you can see the runes and design).

This is my current magic circle format for when I ever need to create one. It’s outdated and complicated but here are the steps.

(Remember to set a transparent background for easier use)

1. Trace the designs
2. Download each individual parts (Outer Circle, Outer Runes, Outer 2 Circle, Hexagons, Inner Circle, Inner Runes, Inner 2 Circle, and then Icon)
3. Go to Powerpoint and insert an individual part. Give glow effect.
4. Go back to the program and assemble the parts for the final product

[quest5]

I used placed explosions which will make it that if you traced your circle directly, it will be unsymmetrical.

I drew the basic shapes first

1. Outer Circle
2. Outer 2 Circle
3. Triangles
4. Inner Circle
5. Inner 2 Circle

Only when I had the basic shapes, I referenced the runes to trace. (Move the image to fit the positions when you need to. Remember to check your work as your doing so)

[quest5]

The triangles are made up of 4 hexagons. There are two large hexagons in this position.

Then there are two smaller hexagons under the first two.

[anon94253326]

quest5 you are a life saver

[Dragon]

I just used circular ruler tools, drew some lines, and scribbled random shit

if you look closely I put “hats are very comfy” and “don’t run”

whenever I want to change the magic circle I just redraw the center and change the whole coloration

[quest5]

Awh thank you

@Dragon I like it. Yours is probably easier to change/use.

I should make a note to update my format when I could.

[Bluemin_Night]

not really the best but this is my first attempt using your guide (no rune)

I just use 3D software to make something 2D just to save my time

you might see some line on the circle
it was due to it’s vert count

[quest5]

Your hexagons seem closer to the outer rings. Otherwise, this is a good start.

I should also tell you that if you use my Powerpoint step, the glow effect will be concentrated on lines that are closer to each other. Can you use layers in this program?

[Bluemin_Night]

well no (for compositing yes), but I do have program that uses layer

[quest5]

Okay, as long as you have something that use layers, you can follow this step if you have trouble with Powerpoint’s glow effects.

Glows can be done by using layers and a blur tool. There are only a few steps.

1. Insert your design
2. Insert your design again with the glow color you want
3. Move previous layer (with glow color) behind your design
4. Blur the glow layer

This is the blur option for Procreate. However, any programs should have something like this or a blur brush