Constructing a teardrop shape involves drawing three circles of different radii using a compass on graph paper. The teardrop shape is formed by the overlapping circular arcs from a radius 5 circle, another radius 5 circle, and a radius 3 circle. The overlapping arcs are highlighted and isolated by erasing the remaining circular areas to reveal the smooth teardrop curve created by the intersecting arcs.

1. GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION

2. CONSTRUCTING A TEARDROP SHAPE
• In this geometric construction you’ll be constructing several circles, isolating
several circular arcs, and creating a teardrop shape. The result will be a
smooth curve, where the circular arcs intersect at tangents.
• What you’ll need:
• Compass
• Graph paper
• Optional: Colored pencils

3. Step 1
Start with a sheet of graph paper.

4. Step 2
Use a compass to construct this circle of radius 5, as shown.

5. Step 3
Construct another circle of radius 5, as shown.

6. Step 4
Construct a circle of radius 3, as shown.

7. Step 5
Highlight the circular arcs that form the teardrop shape.

8. Step 6
Isolate the tear drop shape by erasing the other circles.