: How to draw knurling in Inkscape? I am just starting with vector graphics, so it's simple to draw some parts using gradients and very hard to draw patterns like this one on the left: Hi-res

@Pierce403

Quite an old question, still no answer? Here are some steps how you could build this up:


Start with one symmetrical diamond shape (middle row), made of 4 triangles in different shades of gray.
Copy the shape and adjust the center for the top row.
Try to create the intermediate shapes with smooth scaling steps. Use your photo as reference or draw a section (circle) next to it to construct proper scaling steps. (In the example I just used a constant scaling factor).
Create a second row in the same way, as shown in the left graphic. This is all you need to draw. The rest will only be copy-paste work.
Multiply and move the element as many times as needed. For the lower part, mirror the shape and readjust the shading.
Optional: Overlay a gradient over the whole thing to make it appear more 3D.


This is a rough buildup, but it should show how it could work.



Example how to construct the pattern using a cross section:

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