How to Draw Scissors: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to sharpen your drawing skills? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. You only need a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to create your own pair of scissors. Follow along to master basic shapes and overlapping lines.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished drawing of a pair of scissors, showcasing the metallic blades and ergonomic handles.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: The First Blade Edge

A single diagonal pencil line representing the cutting edge of a scissor blade.

Draw a diagonal straight line. Teacher's Tip: Use a ruler if you want perfectly straight blades, or practice your steady hand by drawing it freehand!

Step 2: The Second Blade Edge

Two intersecting diagonal lines forming an X shape for the scissor blades.

Draw a second line that crosses the first to form an 'X' shape. Teacher's Tip: Make sure the lines cross near the middle to leave enough room for the handles later.

Step 3: Outlining the Front Blade

A curved line added to the first diagonal line to create the shape of a scissor blade.

Draw a long, curved line from the top tip to outline the back of the first blade. Erase the overlapping section so it looks like it sits in front. Teacher's Tip: Keep your curve smooth to make the metal look sharp.

Step 4: Outlining the Back Blade

A second curved line added to the background blade to complete its shape.

Draw a similar curved line for the second blade, ensuring it looks like it is tucked behind the first. Teacher's Tip: Breaking the line where it meets the first blade creates the illusion of depth.

Step 5: Starting the Handle Base

Curved lines extending from the base of the blades to start the handle structure.

Connect the lines of the second blade with a short segment, then extend two curved lines downward. Teacher's Tip: These will eventually become the loops for your fingers.

Step 6: Completing the Handle Base

Additional curved lines added to the first blade to complete the handle base.

Repeat the process for the first blade, extending curved lines to match the other side. Teacher's Tip: Try to keep the curves symmetrical so the scissors look balanced.

Step 7: Drawing the First Finger Ring

A teardrop-shaped loop drawn at the end of one handle.

Draw a large teardrop shape at the end of the first handle. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry if it's not perfect; scissors come in many different handle shapes!

Step 8: Drawing the Second Finger Ring

A second teardrop-shaped loop added to the other handle.

Add a second teardrop shape for the other handle. Teacher's Tip: Make sure the two rings are roughly the same size so they look like a matching pair.

Step 9: Adding Final Details

Small ovals inside the handles and a pivot screw circle added for detail.

Draw a small oval inside each handle and a tiny circle where the blades cross to represent the pivot screw. Teacher's Tip: This small detail adds a lot of realism to your drawing.

Step 10: Coloring Your Scissors

The finished scissor drawing colored with silver blades and bright handles.

Color the blades silver or gray and pick a fun color for the handles. Teacher's Tip: Use a lighter gray on one side of the blade and a darker gray on the other to create a metallic shine effect.