How to Draw a Microwave: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Bring your kitchen drawings to life with this fun, step-by-step microwave tutorial! Designed for young artists ages 5 and up, this project uses basic geometric shapes to build confidence. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and some paper to get started.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished microwave drawing perfect for kids to emulate.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Main Body

A simple rectangular outline drawn in pencil representing the main frame of a microwave.

Draw a large rectangle to serve as the main body of the microwave. Teacher's Tip: Use a light touch with your pencil so you can easily erase any overlapping lines later.

Step 2: Defining the Control Panel

Adding a smaller rectangle to the right side of the main frame to create the microwave control panel.

Sketch a smaller vertical rectangle on the right side for the control panel. Add short diagonal lines at the corners to give it a 3D look. Tip: Keep your ruler handy if you want perfectly straight edges!

Step 3: Creating the Door Frame

Drawing the door frame on the left side of the microwave using narrow rectangles.

On the left, draw two narrow vertical rectangles to frame the door. Connect them with diagonal lines to create depth. Tip: Think of this as drawing a picture frame for the glass door.

Step 4: Adding the Handle

Adding a curved handle to the microwave door using a banana-like shape.

Draw a long, curved 'banana' shape for the handle, then add a small rectangle behind it to show where it attaches to the door. Tip: Make the handle slightly curved to look more realistic.

Step 5: Designing the Control Panel

Adding buttons, a dial, and a display screen to the microwave control panel.

Fill the control panel with a rectangle for the screen, a circle for the dial, and three small ovals for buttons. Tip: Use a light touch—these are small details!

Step 6: Adding Digital Details

Adding digital numbers to the microwave display and detail to the dial.

Draw a smaller circle inside the dial and write '12:30' on the screen using blocky, digital-style letters. Tip: Take your time with the numbers to keep them legible.

Step 7: The Interior Bowl

Drawing a bowl inside the microwave and adding settings marks around the dial.

Draw a semi-circle around the knob and add small dashes for settings. Inside the microwave, sketch a large oblong oval for the bowl. Tip: Ensure the bowl looks centered inside the door frame.

Step 8: Adding Food Details

Adding food details inside the bowl using wavy lines.

Draw 'hill' shapes inside the bowl to represent food. Add an oval underneath the bowl to create a base. Tip: Use wavy lines for the food to make it look like it's bubbling or steaming.

Step 9: Final Touches and Outlining

Adding steam clouds and final ink outlines to the microwave drawing.

Draw two cloud shapes above the food to represent steam. Outline your drawing with a black pen, then erase your pencil marks once the ink is dry. Tip: Use a steady hand for the final outline!

Step 10: Coloring Your Masterpiece

A fully colored, cartoon-style microwave drawing.

Bring your microwave to life with color! Use shades of grey for the body, red for the buttons, and green for the bowl. Tip: Add a little white highlight to the bowl to make it look shiny.