How to Draw an Alarm Clock: Easy 10-Step Guide

Ready to master a classic timepiece? This tutorial is perfect for artists ages 5 and up. You will only need a pencil, an eraser, and some paper to bring this retro alarm clock to life while practicing your circular shapes and symmetry.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of a classic twin-bell alarm clock.
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Sketching the Clock Face

A simple hand-drawn circle representing the main body of an alarm clock.

Draw a clean circle to serve as the clock face. Teacher's Tip: Use a light touch with your pencil so you can easily erase any overlapping lines later.

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Step 2: Defining the Clock Rim

Two concentric circles drawn inside the main clock face to define the rim.

Draw two smaller circles inside your first circle to create the rim. Teacher's Tip: Keep the spacing between these lines consistent to make the clock look professional.

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Step 3: Adding the Support Feet

Two small trapezoidal feet added to the bottom of the clock circle.

Sketch two sets of diagonal lines at the bottom, connecting them with a flat base. Teacher's Tip: Make sure the feet are symmetrical so your clock doesn't look like it's tipping over!

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Step 4: Preparing the Bell Mounts

Two small arm-like structures extending from the top of the clock.

Draw two sets of short diagonal lines at the top, capped with flattened circles. Teacher's Tip: These act as the 'shoulders' for your bells, so keep them angled outward.

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Step 5: Drawing the First Bell

A curved bell shape added to the left side of the clock top.

Create a half-circle shape on top of the first mount. Teacher's Tip: Think of this as drawing a little hat for the clock; keep the curve smooth.

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Step 6: Drawing the Second Bell

A second matching bell added to the right side of the clock top.

Mirror the shape from the previous step on the right side. Teacher's Tip: Try to match the size of the first bell so your clock looks balanced.

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Step 7: Cleaning Up

The clock outline with unnecessary internal guide lines erased.

Gently erase any overlapping guide lines inside the bells. Teacher's Tip: A clean drawing makes the final coloring much easier!

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Step 8: Adding the Hammer

The small hammer mechanism drawn between the two bells.

Draw a small rectangle between the bells and connect it to the clock. Teacher's Tip: This is the hammer that hits the bells—keep it centered!

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Step 9: Adding the Clock Face Details

The clock face with numbers and hands showing 9 o'clock.

Add the numbers 3, 6, 9, and 12, and draw the clock hands. Teacher's Tip: Use two elongated diamond shapes for the hands to give them a classic look.

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Step 10: Bring It to Life with Color

The fully colored alarm clock drawing.

Add your favorite colors! Teacher's Tip: Use metallic silver for the bells and a bright color for the clock body to make it pop.

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