How to Draw a Witch’s Cauldron (Easy Step by Step)
A cauldron is a fun first spooky drawing because it is built from a few easy shapes: a big round bowl, a wide oval on top, and some circles and teardrops. This one has a smiling face, so it looks friendly instead of scary. Anyone can finish it in eight short steps.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a witch's cauldron step by step
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Step 1: Sides of the pot
Draw two curved lines that bend like the sides of a round bowl. Leave a gap between them at the bottom.
Step 2: The rim
Across the top of the pot, draw a wide, flat oval. Its left and right ends touch the tops of the two side lines.
Step 3: Inside edge of the rim
Inside the oval, near the front, draw one long curved line that follows the shape of the oval.
Step 4: The three legs
At the bottom of the pot, draw a small rounded leg on the left and one on the right. Between them, draw a wider, flatter leg in the middle, so they fill the gap.
Step 5: The cute face
In the middle of the pot, draw two small dots for eyes. Add a little smile curve below them.
Step 6: The stirring spoon
Draw a long straight line leaning from inside the pot up to the right. At the top, add a small oval for the spoon.
Step 7: Floating bubbles
Above the pot, draw five small circles of different sizes floating up. Make one tiny circle sit right next to the spoon, just above the rim.
Step 8: Little flames
Under the legs, draw three small teardrop shapes with pointy tops, one under each leg.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your witch's cauldron? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a tombstone or how to draw a spider web next.
Tips for drawing a witch's cauldron
- Keep the rim oval wide and flat. If it looks too round, the pot will not look like it has an opening.
- Make the two small legs about the same size, and make the middle leg a little wider and flatter.
- For the bubbles, start with the biggest circle and make the others smaller. Leave small gaps between them so they do not touch.
Free witch's cauldron coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this witch's cauldron 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 witch's cauldron drawing
Try a deep green or purple pot with a silver spoon and orange flames. For a twist, give each bubble a different color, like a rainbow potion.
Witch's cauldron fun fact for kids
The word cauldron comes from an old Latin word meaning warm or hot. For hundreds of years, people cooked over open fires in big iron pots like this.
Questions about drawing a witch's cauldron
What shapes do I need to draw a cauldron?
You need two curved sides for a round bowl, a wide oval for the top, and three rounded legs. Circles make the bubbles and teardrops make the flames.
How do I make my cauldron look cuter?
Add a simple face with two dot eyes and a small smile. Round, chunky shapes and small bubbles also make it look friendly.
How do I draw a cauldron that looks like it is bubbling?
Draw circles of different sizes floating above the rim. Add a spoon leaning in the pot to show someone is stirring.
