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what is the best way to create a cylinder

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I'm trying to draw a shape like a wooden pencil in 3D with a tapered tip.

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Marc Stewart (marc.stewart) said : 		#1

Well the best way depends on things like viewing angle, intended shading, etc., but this tutorial on how to draw a rocket should give you a good idea on how to get started.
http://nicubunu.blogspot.com/2010/03/drawing-rocket-with-inkscape-is-not.html

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su_v (suv-lp) said : 		#2

Maybe this tutorial also helps:
<http://inkscapetutorials.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/cute-pencil-icon-tutorial/>

Drawing cylinders in Inkscape:
You can use the extension 'Generate from Path > Motion' to create a basic cylinder (convert the ellipse/circle to path first):
<http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Extensions-GenerateFromPath.html#Extensions-Motion>
or use 'Extensions > Generate from Path > Extrude' to create a pseudo-3D object by connecting two paths with lines or filled polygons:
<http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Extensions-GenerateFromPath.html#Extensions-Extrude>

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