How to Draw a Wishbone (Easy Step by Step)
A wishbone is a fun thing to draw because it is really just a big upside-down V with a rounded top and two lumpy knobs at the bottom. You will use curved lines, round knobs, a little star, and some plus signs. Each part is simple, and together they look like a wish about to come true.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a wishbone step by step
How to Draw a Wishbone · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The outer bone
Start with a big upside-down V with a rounded top, like a tall hill. At the bottom of each leg, draw a round, lumpy knob with a small dip in the middle of its bottom edge.
Step 2: Inner left curve
Near the top, just inside the arch, start a curved line and draw it down the left leg, keeping it the same distance from the outer line. Finish by curving it into the left knob.
Step 3: Inner right curve
Start at the same spot near the top and draw the matching curve down the right leg. Curve it into the right knob so both legs look the same.
Step 4: Two shine lines
Draw one short slanted line inside each leg of the bone, following the direction of the leg. These little lines make the bone look shiny.
Step 5: Sparkle star
Above the bone, draw a small four-pointed star with a tiny dash sticking out on each side. Color it in or leave it open.
Step 6: Two plus sparkles
Draw a plus sign to the left of the bone and another to the right. Make them different sizes so the sky feels twinkly.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your wishbone? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a turkey or how to draw a slice of pumpkin pie next.
Tips for drawing a wishbone
- Draw the outer arch first and make it wide and smooth. If the top looks pointy, round it off with a few light passes.
- The two knobs are the trickiest part. Make each one a round lump with a small dip at the bottom.
- Keep the inner curve the same distance from the outer line all the way down. That even gap is what makes the bone look thick and solid.
Free wishbone coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this wishbone 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 wishbone drawing
Try cream, pale yellow, or light tan for the bone, with a soft gray for the shine lines. For a creative twist, make the star gold and the plus signs a different color, then write a tiny wish in the empty space under the arch.
Wishbone fun fact for kids
A wishbone is the forked bone in a bird's chest. Its scientific name is the furcula, which is Latin for "little fork." In a tradition that goes back hundreds of years, two people pull the bone apart, and the one who gets the bigger piece makes a wish.
Questions about drawing a wishbone
What shapes do I need to draw a wishbone?
You need a rounded upside-down V for the arch and two lumpy knobs for the ends. The sparkles are a small four-pointed star and two plus signs.
How do I make my wishbone look like a real bone?
Draw a second curve inside the first one so the bone has thickness, and add two short shine lines. The lumpy knobs at the ends help too.
How do I draw the sparkles?
Draw a small four-pointed star above the bone. Then add a plus sign on each side, making them different sizes.
