How To Make: Flags

**How do you make a xenonatured flag?** If you are asking yourself this, then you have come to the right article! This article concerns *xenonatured* flags, as well as the process and general criteria of making them. Those looking to learn about *xenonatured* flags (or those who may want to make some themselves) may find this helpful. For instructions on how to make a symbol, *click here*. Now lets begin...

## The Flag Basics

If you notice, *xenonatured* flags usually have around six diagonal stripes. However, they may come in fewer or more. The minimum quantity is three. The creator, *AGeneric\_User*, stated, **"**also, the flags can have more or less than 6 stripes and have objects, the only requirements are to have the *xenonatured* symbol and inclined stripes.**"** Implying that *xenonatured* flags were intended to have diagonal stripes. Now if you notice, there are a few flags that break this rule. These flags in fact *should* have inclined stripes despite not having them. This is why those same flags have alternative variants, it is a way to remedy the situation and keep them true to the original intent. There's a few reasons why this may occur: first is due to not realizing its suppose to have diagonal stripes, second is due to simply forgetting, and third is because the flag maker chose to just ignore the requirement. Regardless, mistakes are bound to happen and that's okay. Long as the intent is in good faith, that's what matters

##### Examples:

Example 1Example 2Example 3Next up is coloration. When picking flag colors there's many ways to decide how to pick what colors to go with. Lets go over the methods.

### Method 1

Some flags' coloration is inspired by its corresponding *xenogender*. Whether or not those colors are in the same order or not is dependent on the creator. These flags don't always use one flag but take inspiration from multiple flags.

### Method 2

Similar to method 1, these flags are inspired by other flags. In this case it is not *xenogender* flags but *alterhuman* flags instead. *(Note: you can combine method 1 and 2 for flag coloration. It does not necessarily have to be one or the other.)*

### Method 3

This method is picking colors based on a reference image(s) of what the term if based on. So say you have a photo of a forest, you could color pick this image(s) and utilize it's color scheme for the flag stripes.

### Method 4

In this method, a flag maker may just pick colors they feel suit the flag. This usually in relation to the colors associated with said term from the creator's point of view.

##### Examples:

Method 1, Kitsunenatured Flag (by ConfusedAsHecc).Method 2, Paranatured Flag (by Fairyrose200).Method 3, Jetstarnatured Flag (by d4ngerdayz).Method 4, Plantnatured Flag (by luvlybunii).
## Symbol Placement

The symbol is one of the most important pieces of the flag. All flags are required to have it. So where should the symbol go? Can you put it anywhere? The recommended symbol location is in the center of the flag, but it doesn't have to be. It can be off to the side, in a corner, or elsewhere so long as its big enough to see and is on the flag itself.

##### Examples:

Example 1, Standard Placement.Example 2, In Corner.Example 3, Off To The Side.
## Flag Decor

Flag decor (aka flag decorations/objects) are very much encouraged. It allows the flag to be more recognizable and gives it character. Although not a requirement, just a recommendation.

##### Examples With Decor:

Mon Catnatured Flag (by ConfusedAsHecc).Candynatured Flag (by Xen\_theIdiot).Marinenatured Flag (by LGBTQ\_and\_Furry).
##### Examples Without Decor:

Loverboynatured Flag (by BloodMoon\_Night).Rainbownatured Flag (by CyannideLolypop).Staticnatured Flag (by NoUnderstanding9220).
## Summary

Flags can be fun to make but it is important to follow the guidelines as well. Some things such as the layout of the flag and the symbol are required, while how one chooses the colors and flag decor are all up to the individual. As long as you are having fun, that's all that truly matters.

## Pages To Check Out

* *What Are Xenonatures?*

* *How To Make: Symbol*

* *How To Coin A Xenonatured Term*

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20231012222114/https://www.reddit.com/r/XenoNatured/comments/r9gs73/i\_made\_some\_flag\_examples\_for\_xenonatures\_these/?rdt=55190
2. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/XenoNatured/comments/r9gs73/i\_made\_some\_flag\_examples\_for\_xenonatures\_these/