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This article was co-authored by Swetha Shenoy. Swetha Shenoy is a Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist based in New Jersey. She is the founder of The Paisley Corner, a creative hub that provides art workshops & team-building activities for individuals and corporate teams alike. Swetha created The Paisley Corner to spread the joy of creating through her art workshops. She teaches multiple lettering techniques, including hand lettering, brush lettering, and watercolor lettering. Since founding The Paisley Corner 5 years ago, she has taught 2500+ students (adults and kids) at over 200 workshops. Notable corporate clients include Adobe, Shapeways, Rituals, Confetti, MixLife & the New York tri-state area public libraries. Prior to her career as an artist and small business owner, Swetha worked as a Software Engineer at multiple companies. She received a BS in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University and a MS in Computer Science from University of Illinois, Chicago. This article has been viewed 161,700 times.

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Method 1 Method 1 of 2:

Drawing a see through 3D box

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  1. Step 1 Get blank sheet of paper. 1 Get blank sheet of paper. Any type will do, but if you're starting as beginner, graph paper is best.[1]
  2. Step 2 Get a pencil. 2 Get a pencil. With a pencil, you can erase any mistakes.[2] Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Draw a rectangle or square using the boxes. 3 Draw a rectangle or square using the boxes. Make sure you only draw on the line to make sure it's straight.
  4. Step 4 Draw the exact same rectangle behind the first one. 4 Draw the exact same rectangle behind the first one. The higher or lower you put it, the longer your box will be.
  5. Step 5 Draw two lines connecting the two bottom corners. 5 Draw two lines connecting the two bottom corners. This will be the bottom of your box.
  6. Step 6 Draw two lines connecting the two top corners. 6 Draw two lines connecting the two top corners. This is the top of your box.
  7. Step 7 Finished! 7 Finished!
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Method 2 Method 2 of 2:

Drawing a 3D box that isn't see-through

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  1. Step 1 Get blank sheet of paper. 1 Get blank sheet of paper. Any type will do, but if you're starting as beginner, graph paper is best.[3]
  2. Step 2 Get a pencil. 2 Get a pencil. With a pencil, you can erase any mistakes.[4]
  3. Step 3 Draw a rectangle or square using the boxes. 3 Draw a rectangle or square using the boxes. Make sure you only draw on the line to make sure it's straight.
  4. Step 4 Draw one line slanting upwards. 4 Draw one line slanting upwards. This is the bottom side of your box.
  5. Step 5 Draw two lines slanting upwards on the top. 5 Draw two lines slanting upwards on the top. This is the top of the box.3]400px
  6. Step 6 Connect the remaining lines. 6 Connect the remaining lines.
  7. Step 7 Finished! 7 Finished!
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  • Question Does it work the same with rectangles? Community Answer Community Answer You can do the same thing for rectangles and any angular shapes (rhombus, pentagon, octagon) or similar shapes. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 28 Helpful 40
  • Question How do I draw a 3D triangle? Community Answer Community Answer There is no such thing. Now, if you mean a CONE, draw a sideways oval and then have two lines curve upward into a roof/triangle shape. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 39 Helpful 28
  • Question How can I do it if I do not have graph paper but only lined paper? Corianna Chauncy Corianna Chauncy Community Answer The idea is the same on any paper. The grid is only to help get the lines exact. If you struggle drawing it without a grid at first, you can use a ruler to draw one out. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 9 Helpful 12
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  • Blank sheet of paper
  • Pen or pencil
  • Straight edge (a ruler is good to get congruent lines.)

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  2. ↑ Swetha Shenoy. Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Swetha Shenoy. Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ Swetha Shenoy. Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist. Expert Interview

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Swetha Shenoy Co-authored by: Swetha Shenoy Artist This article was co-authored by Swetha Shenoy. Swetha Shenoy is a Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist based in New Jersey. She is the founder of The Paisley Corner, a creative hub that provides art workshops & team-building activities for individuals and corporate teams alike. Swetha created The Paisley Corner to spread the joy of creating through her art workshops. She teaches multiple lettering techniques, including hand lettering, brush lettering, and watercolor lettering. Since founding The Paisley Corner 5 years ago, she has taught 2500+ students (adults and kids) at over 200 workshops. Notable corporate clients include Adobe, Shapeways, Rituals, Confetti, MixLife & the New York tri-state area public libraries. Prior to her career as an artist and small business owner, Swetha worked as a Software Engineer at multiple companies. She received a BS in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University and a MS in Computer Science from University of Illinois, Chicago. This article has been viewed 161,700 times. 9 votes - 64% Co-authors: 13 Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 161,700 Categories: Drawing Objects Article SummaryX

To draw a see through 3D box, all you’ll need is a pencil and paper. First, draw 2 identical rectangles on the page. that are overlapping. One of the rectangles should be above and slightly to the side of the other one. Then, simply draw 2 lines connecting the top corners of your box and 2 lines connecting the bottom corners. For tips on how to draw a 3D box that isn’t see through, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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