How Do You Draw A Wooden Cross?
Drawing a wooden cross can be a powerful way to teach young people about religion. It is an iconic symbol for Christians (and non-Christians alike) all around the world. According to Lara Smith, in her March 18, 2009 article “How to Make a Wooden Cross” for the online source “Artipot,” crosses can be used to teach different themes to young people: “A cross, in the early centuries of Christianity was a gruesome method for executing criminals. After Jesus was hung on the cross it became a symbol for grace and forgiveness.” Since Jesus was a carpenter, drawing this cross with a carpenter’s pencil, is an appropriate medium. Place the wooden ruler vertically on the drawing paper and using the sharp side of the carpenter’s pencil, trace around the ruler to form a long vertical rectangle that is 1 x 12 inches. This represents the vertical wood timber beam of the cross. Lay the ruler across the vertical rectangle so it is perpendicular to it with the 4 1/2-inch mark roughly centered in the mid
