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#2458 BEGINNER SERIES - Lesson 8: Angles

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Get ready for Professor Tipsen Bricks to explain the basics of using wedge plates and bricks. He’ll cover everything to create new angles in your builds. So, what do you think? Did you learn anything new? Be sure to join the professor for Lesson 9 coming soon!


Tips and Bricks logo. BEGINNER SERIES. #2458 LESSON 8: ANGLES  Hi, I am Professor Tipsen Bricks! Today we will go through the basics of building angles using wedges, clips and ball joints.  Use this series as a resource if you are new to building, or if you want to refresh your skills and knowledge!

Wedge parts are plates and bricks with an angle design and come in a variety of shapes! These parts are key for creating different angles!   The plates include parts 24307, 43722, 41769, 26601, 2450, 24299, 43723, 41770 and 30503. The bricks include parts 6565, 6564, 41768, 41767 and 30505.  The left and right versions of the parts can fit together using swivel plates. Let’s look at those next!

1x4 hinge swivel plates can fold into itself to allow you to create angles horizontally. Each wedge piece can be angled using the 1x4 swivel plate, to line up the left and right versions.  Using part 24307 creates a build at 54° degrees. Using part 43722 creates a build at 37° degrees. Using part 2450 creates a build at 90° degrees. Using part 41769 creates a build at 28° degrees.  1x4 hinge bricks can create the same effect! Note that the angle for lining up wedge plates doesn’t add up to 360 degrees, so you can’t create a circle.

Using the same four wedge piece on a couple of 1x1 modified bricks can create some fun small tree builds!  Wedge plates can add extra texture and more natural shape to your builds – like the feathers and shapes of this owl’s wings (set 31154)!   The sides of two wedge plates can fit together to create more intricate floor shapes, and hinge bricks can support the wedges. The Lion Knights Castle (10305) is a perfect example!

Two wedge plates can fit together to create a rectangle shape and can combine colours. Using different lengths of wedge plates can create a range of triangular shapes and patterns!  You can add wedge plates on top of each other in layers, to create extra texture and terrain. This is perfect for more natural builds like a beach or forest floor!

Hinge base and top parts can allow you to angle parts by 90° degrees. Combining hinges with wedges and swivel plates allows you to create these conical shapes! These can be great for roof techniques! You can make wider shapes too with this technique!

Remember learning about Pythagorean theorem in school? These triangles can create some unique angles for base plates!   You can use two turntables to create an angle above a base plate, to create a 12 stud-wide gap.  Jumper plates can create different angles. This can work with 6 studs, 10 studs and 14 studs, or even longer!

Skewed squares can be anchored onto a base plate, using a stud for each corner. The round stud lets you turn the build.  Pythagorean triples can create a triangular base: 1) Anchor two studs on the end of the longest sides. 2) Use a flat tile to support the 90-degree angle. Pythagorean triples means a set of rectangular triangle measurements.


Join us next time for Lesson 9: adding Stability to your builds!

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