How to Draw a Crayon (Easy Step by Step)
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A kawaii crayon is a great first drawing because it is mostly straight lines and one happy face. You build it from a pointed tip with two long sides, a flat bottom, a curved band, two wavy stripes, and a curly squiggle that shows it has been coloring.
- Easy
- 8 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a crayon step by step
How to Draw a Crayon · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Tip and sides
Start at the left, draw a straight line up and to the right to a rounded point, then down the other side. From each end of the roof, draw a long straight line down, leaving the bottom open.
Step 2: The bottom
Join the two long sides with a flat line along the bottom. Round off the two bottom corners so they are soft, not sharp.
Step 3: The paper band
Where the pointy tip meets the tall body, draw a gently curved line from the left side to the right side. It bows downward a little, like a wide smile.
Step 4: Wavy stripes
Draw two wavy lines of little bumps across the body, one near the top and one near the bottom. Start each at the left side, wiggle up and down, and end at the right side.
Step 5: The happy face
In the middle of the body, draw two small round dots for eyes, side by side. Add a small curved smile below them, like a little bowl.
Step 6: The scribble
Next to the bottom of the crayon, draw a curly squiggle with loops, as if the crayon just made it. Start low, loop around a couple of times, then let the line swoop up to a tail.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your crayon? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a school bus or how to draw a backpack next.
Tips for drawing a crayon
- Draw the two long sides of the body first and keep them parallel, so the crayon does not lean.
- For the wavy stripes, make small dots in a row first, then connect them with up-and-down bumps so every bump is about the same size.
- Draw the scribble last with one loose, slow line. It is fine if the loops are not the same size.
Free crayon coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this crayon coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your crayon drawing
Pick one bold color for the tip and the stripes, like red or blue, and leave the middle of the body lighter. For a creative twist, color the scribble with the same crayon color to show what this crayon likes to draw.
Crayon fun fact for kids
Crayons are made from wax, usually paraffin, mixed with colored pigment. The wax is melted and poured into molds, and then it cools into the crayon shape you know.
Questions about drawing a crayon
What shapes do I need to draw a crayon?
You need a pointed tip with two long straight sides and a flat bottom. A curved band, two wavy lines, two dots, and a curved smile finish it.
How do I make my crayon look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and round, with a little smile below them. A soft rounded bottom and a curly scribble also add charm.
How do I draw straight lines for the crayon?
Go slowly and look at where the line will end, not at your pencil. You can also draw a very light line first and trace over it.
