How to Draw a Candle (Easy Step by Step)
A candle with a smiling face is a cheerful drawing, and it is built from simple shapes: a tall rounded body, a teardrop for the flame, and a wide oval for the plate. The dripping wax and the little holder make it look like a real candle sitting on a plate.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a candle step by step
How to Draw a Candle · 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: The candle body
Draw a tall shape with a rounded top edge and two straight sides going down. At the bottom, curve each side inward a little, and leave the bottom open.
Step 3: Wax edge and drips
Draw a wavy line across the candle just below the top edge for the melted wax. Then add three drips hanging down from it, each shaped like an upside-down U, with the one on the right longer than the others.
Step 4: Holder rim and dots
Near the bottom of the candle, draw a curved line across like a smile to make the rim of the holder. Add a short curve at its right end, then draw three tiny dots in a small triangle below it.
Step 5: The handle
On the right side of the holder, draw a curved line that starts at the holder, bends up and out, and curls back down, like the handle of a little cup.
Step 6: The plate
Draw a wide, flat oval under the holder for the plate. Make its top edge pass across the bottom of the holder and circle around the three dots.
Step 7: Wick and flame
Draw a tiny short line standing up from the top of the candle for the wick. Then draw a big teardrop with a pointy top above it, and a smaller teardrop inside.
Step 8: The sweet face
On the lower part of the candle, draw two small round dots for eyes. Draw a small curved smile between them, a little lower down.
Step 9: Plate decorations
On the plate, draw a small curly scroll shape on the left and another on the right of the three dots. Make each one a little loop with wiggly edges.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your candle? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw ice skates or how to draw a beanie next.
Tips for drawing a candle
- Draw the flame as a teardrop with a pointy top first, then add the smaller teardrop inside it so the two shapes match.
- Start each wax drip at the wavy line and let it hang straight down. Make them different lengths so they look natural.
- Keep the plate oval wide and flat. Let its top edge cross the bottom of the holder so the candle looks like it is sitting on it.
Free candle coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this candle 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 candle drawing
Try a warm yellow and orange flame, a cream or light blue candle, and a golden holder. For a creative twist, give the plate a rainbow pattern.
Candle fun fact for kids
The yellow glow of a candle flame comes from tiny bits of soot that get so hot they glow.
Questions about drawing a candle
What shapes do I need to draw a candle?
You need a tall rounded body for the candle, a wide oval for the plate, and a teardrop for the flame. Add upside-down U shapes for the dripping wax.
How do I make my candle look cuter?
Give it a face with two round dot eyes and a small smile. Place the face on the lower part of the candle so it looks friendly and round.
How do I draw dripping wax?
Draw a wavy line near the top, then add upside-down U shapes hanging down from it. Make each drip a different length.
