How to Draw a Gumball Machine (Easy Step by Step)
A gumball machine is a cheerful drawing because it is mostly circles above a box. You will draw a big round globe, a dome lid with a little knob, ten small circles for the gumballs, and a friendly face on the base. Each step adds one simple part, so it is easy to follow.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a gumball machine step by step
How to Draw a Gumball Machine · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Sides of the globe
Draw two curved lines that bulge outward, one on the left and one on the right, like the sides of a big round ball. Leave the top and the bottom open.
Step 3: The base box
Under the globe, draw a wide box with a flat top, straight sides and softly rounded corners at the bottom. Make it about as wide as the globe.
Step 4: Top rim and neck
Draw a gently curved line across the top of the globe, joining the two side lines. Then draw a flat line across the bottom of the globe and add two short lines down from its ends to the top of the box to make the neck.
Step 5: The lid and knob
On top of the globe, draw a small dome like a little hat, starting and ending at the ends of the top line. Add a tiny upside-down U on the very top for the knob.
Step 6: Top two gumball rows
Draw a row of three small circles near the top of the globe. Then draw a row of four small circles just below it, leaving a little space so the circles do not touch.
Step 7: Bottom gumball row
Draw one more row of three small circles near the bottom of the globe, lined up under the top row.
Step 8: Face and coin slot
On the box, draw two small filled dots for eyes with a little curved smile between them. Then draw a small circle on the lower left with a straight line across its middle for the coin slot.
Step 9: The square window
On the lower right of the box, draw a square with rounded corners. This is where the gumball comes out.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your gumball machine? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a trophy or how to draw a basketball next.
Tips for drawing a gumball machine
- Take your time with the globe. Make both side curves bulge the same amount so the ball looks round and even.
- Draw the gumballs in rows of three, four and three. Keep them about the same size and space them out evenly.
- Draw the eyes first, then put the smile between them. If the smile feels too big, make it smaller.
Free gumball machine coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this gumball machine 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 gumball machine drawing
Color each gumball a different bright color, such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue and pink, and make the base a bold red or blue. For a fun twist, give some gumballs a stripe or a polka dot.
Gumball machine fun fact for kids
The first gum vending machines in the United States appeared in 1888 on train platforms in New York City.
Questions about drawing a gumball machine
What shapes do I need to draw a gumball machine?
You need a big round globe, a small dome for the lid, a box with rounded bottom corners for the base, a square for the window, and ten small circles for the gumballs.
How do I make my gumball machine look cuter?
Give the base a face with two round dots for eyes and a small smile. Keep the circles neat and the lines smooth.
How do I draw the gumballs the same size?
Use a small coin or a bottle cap as a guide and trace it lightly in pencil. Then go over each circle with a marker.
