How to Draw a Glass Prism (Easy Step by Step)
You will learn how to easily draw a glass prism using simple shapes like a triangle, straight lines, two dots, and a wavy smile.
- Begin your drawing with a simple triangle shape.
- Use straight lines to define the prism's structure.
- Add two dots for eyes and a small wavy smile to complete the face.
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A glass prism is a fun drawing because it is really just a triangle with a friendly face. You only need straight lines, two dots, and one tiny wavy smile.
- 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 glass prism step by step
How to Draw a Glass Prism · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Left side
Start at the pointy top and draw a long slanted line down and to the left. Stop at the bottom left corner.
Step 2: Bottom edge
Draw a straight line across the bottom, starting at the left corner and going all the way to the right.
Step 3: Right side
From the top point, draw another long slanted line down and to the right until it meets the end of the bottom line. Now you have a big triangle.
Step 4: Inner edge
Start at the top point again and draw a line down inside the triangle, leaning to the right. Then bend it and angle it to the bottom right corner.
Step 5: Two round eyes
Near the bottom of the big flat face, draw two round dots with space between them. Fill them in dark.
Step 6: Little smile
Between the eyes and a bit lower, draw a tiny wavy smile like two small curves joined together.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your glass prism? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a glass prism
- Draw the left and right sides lightly first so both lines meet at the same top point.
- The inner edge is the trickiest part. Start at the top, go down in a long line, then make one clear bend toward the bottom right corner.
- Place the eyes low and wide apart, with the smile centered between them, to get a cute face.
Free glass prism coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this glass prism 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 glass prism drawing
Try pale blue or light gray for the glass. For a twist, color the big front face a different soft shade from the narrow side.
Glass prism fun fact for kids
When sunlight passes through a glass prism, it bends and splits into a rainbow of colors. Isaac Newton did this experiment more than 300 years ago.
Questions about drawing a glass prism
What shapes do I need to draw a glass prism?
Mostly triangles and straight lines. Start with a big triangle, then add one bent line inside to show the side of the prism.
How do I make my prism look like glass?
Leave the faces light and color them with pale blue or gray. Add a few white shiny spots by leaving small areas uncolored.
How do I make my prism look cuter?
Give it two round eyes and a tiny wavy smile. Putting the face low on the big front side makes it look extra friendly.
