How to Draw a Lollipop (Easy Step by Step)
A lollipop is a sweet one to draw because it is built from just a few simple shapes. You will make a big circle, a short rounded stick, a spiral, and a bow made of two loops with two ribbon tails. Once you can draw these, you can make lollipops in any size you like.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a lollipop step by step
How to Draw a Lollipop · 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 candy circle
Draw a big round circle near the top of your page. This is the candy part of the lollipop, so leave room underneath for the stick.
Step 3: The stick
Below the circle, leave a small gap and draw two short straight lines going down, side by side. Join their bottoms with a small curve to make a rounded stick.
Step 4: The swirl
Start in the middle of the circle with a tiny curl. Keep circling outward in a spiral, leaving a little space between each loop, and stop before you touch the edge.
Step 5: Bow loops
On each side of the stick, draw a loop shaped like a rounded leaf or a teardrop. The pointy ends should almost touch the stick, like the two wings of a bow.
Step 6: Knot and ribbon tails
Draw two short lines to join the stick to the bottom of the circle, then add a small square knot where the bow meets the stick. Finish with two curvy lines sliding down and outward from the knot for the ribbon tails.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your lollipop? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw cherries or how to draw a hamburger next.
Tips for drawing a lollipop
- Draw the circle lightly first. If it comes out wobbly, just trace over the best parts.
- For the swirl, start at the center and spiral outward. It is much easier than starting at the outside and going in.
- Keep the space between swirl lines about the same width, so the candy looks neat and even.
Free lollipop coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this lollipop 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 lollipop drawing
Try red and white stripes along the swirl for a classic candy look, with a bright ribbon in a color that stands out. For a creative twist, give each loop of the swirl a different rainbow color.
Lollipop fun fact for kids
The word lollipop has been used in English since at least the late 1700s.
Questions about drawing a lollipop
What shapes do I need to draw a lollipop?
You need a circle for the candy, a short rounded stick, and a spiral for the swirl. The bow is made from two leaf-shaped loops, a small knot and two curvy tails.
How do I draw a swirl that looks neat?
Start with a tiny curl in the middle and keep going around, making each loop a little bigger. Try to leave the same gap between each line.
How do I make my lollipop look more special?
Add a big bow with two loops and a pair of ribbon tails, just like in the last step. You can also color the swirl in a rainbow of colors.
