How to Draw a Takeout Noodle Box (Easy Step by Step)
A takeout noodle box is a fun drawing because it is built from simple shapes: a tapered box, two circles, and some wiggly lines. The chopsticks sticking out of the top make it look like dinner is ready. It is a good first drawing for young artists who like curvy lines.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a takeout noodle box step by step
How to Draw a Takeout Noodle Box · 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: Box and pile outline
Draw a tall, rounded shape that is wide at the top and gets narrower toward the bottom. Start at the top left with a curved line, go down the slanted sides, and join them with a gently curved line at the bottom. Leave a small gap at the top.
Step 3: The rim
Draw a long, gently curved line straight across the shape, from the left side to the right side. It splits the box below from the noodle pile above.
Step 4: Round label
In the middle of the box, draw a circle. Then draw a smaller circle inside it, so it looks like a target.
Step 5: Top of the pile
Inside the top part, start near the left side and draw a bumpy, wiggly line that goes a little way across. This is the start of the puffy noodle pile.
Step 6: Chopsticks and pile edge
Draw two long, straight lines side by side, leaning a little to the right, so they poke up out of the noodles. Then keep the bumpy pile line going to the right and finish it with a short slanted line heading down.
Step 7: Wiggly noodles
Draw two wavy lines inside the noodle pile, like little snakes. Make some bumps go up and some go down.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your takeout noodle box? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a bao bun or how to draw mochi next.
Tips for drawing a takeout noodle box
- Make the top of the box a little wider than the bottom. This gives it the right shape.
- For the noodle pile, think of drawing a fluffy cloud with bumps. Go slowly and keep your pencil moving in soft curves.
- Draw the two chopsticks as long straight lines side by side. Use a ruler or the edge of a book if you want them extra straight.
Free takeout noodle box coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this takeout noodle box 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 takeout noodle box drawing
Try a red box with a white circle label, and golden yellow noodles with brown chopsticks. For a fun twist, color each wavy noodle line a different color.
Takeout noodle box fun fact for kids
Noodles are one of the oldest foods in the world. The oldest noodles ever found were discovered in China and are about 4,000 years old.
Questions about drawing a takeout noodle box
What shapes do I need to draw a takeout noodle box?
You need a tapered, bucket-like shape for the box, two circles for the label, and bumpy and wavy lines for the noodles. Two long straight lines make the chopsticks.
How do I make my noodles look wiggly?
Draw lines that go up and down like gentle ocean waves. Keep your pencil moving and try not to stop in the middle of a wave.
How do I make my noodle box look more fun?
Color the label a bright color and give each wavy noodle line its own color. You can also try drawing a third wavy noodle line.
