How to Draw a Magnifying Glass (Easy Step by Step)
A magnifying glass is a fun thing to draw because it holds a surprise inside: a tiny ladybug seen up close. It is built from circles, straight lines and a few dots, so it works well for beginners.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a magnifying glass step by step
How to Draw a Magnifying Glass · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The outer ring
Draw a big circle in the upper left of your paper. Leave a little bump near the bottom right, because the handle will join there.
Step 3: The glass circle
Draw a second circle inside the first one, about a finger's width away from the edge. This is the glass you look through.
Step 4: The handle
Starting at the bottom right of the ring, draw two long straight lines going down toward the corner of the page. Close the end with a rounded curve, like a sausage tip.
Step 5: The handle bands
Across the handle near the ring, draw two short straight lines to make a band. Each one should connect the two long handle lines.
Step 6: The ladybug body
In the middle of the glass, draw a round, plump body like a pear, a little narrower at the top. Leave a small gap at the top where the head will go.
Step 7: Bug and shine details
Draw a line down the middle of the body and a curved line across the top for the head. Add a few dots on the back and two curly antennae. Finish with a short curved shine mark in the upper left of the glass.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your magnifying glass? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw an hourglass or how to draw an envelope next.
Tips for drawing a magnifying glass
- Draw the two circles slowly and keep the same gap all the way around, so the ring looks even.
- Make the handle lines parallel by keeping them the same distance apart as you go. A ruler or the edge of a card can help.
- Draw the ladybug's dots last and keep them evenly spaced on each side of the middle line.
Free magnifying glass coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this magnifying glass 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 magnifying glass drawing
Color the ring and handle gold or silver, the bug bright red with black dots, and leave the glass pale blue. For a twist, draw a different tiny creature under the glass, like a bee or a snail.
Magnifying glass fun fact for kids
A magnifying glass uses a curved lens that bends light, which makes small things look bigger.
Questions about drawing a magnifying glass
What shapes do I need to draw a magnifying glass?
You need two circles for the ring and the glass, two long lines for the handle, and a rounded end. The ladybug inside starts as a plump, pear-shaped body.
How do I make my circles look rounder?
Practice drawing a circle in the air a few times, then draw it on the page in one smooth motion. You can also trace around a cup or a lid.
How do I make my ladybug look cuter?
Draw big round dots, a small head and two curly antennae. Make the body a little plump and rounded.
