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

Looking for a fun, screen-free activity? This tutorial is perfect for budding artists ages 5 and up to practice basic shapes and line work. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite markers or crayons to bring these sweet treats to life.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A collection of three colorful, hand-drawn lollipops of different shapes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Starting the Spiral

Pencil sketch of a small spiral starting the center of a lollipop

Begin by drawing a small, tight spiral in the center of your page. Teacher's Tip: Start from the middle and work your way out slowly to keep the shape round and balanced.

Step 2: Closing the Spiral

The spiral line extending to complete the circular shape of the lollipop head

Continue the spiral line outward until it curves back to meet itself, forming a circular candy shape. Tip: Don't worry if it's not a perfect circle; lollipops come in all shapes and sizes!

Step 3: Adding Stripe Details

Adding small curved lines across the spiral to create candy stripes

Draw short, curved lines between the spiral layers. These will act as guides for your colors later. Tip: Space them out evenly to make your candy look professional.

Step 4: Completing the Stripes

Finished stripe details on the circular lollipop

Continue adding those small curved lines around the rest of the spiral. Tip: Keep your hand relaxed to ensure the lines look smooth and natural.

Step 5: The Stick and Second Lollipop

Drawing the stick on the first lollipop and beginning the outline of a star-shaped lollipop

Draw two parallel lines extending from the bottom for the stick. Then, start a new shape for a star-shaped lollipop nearby. Tip: Use a light touch for the star outline so you can adjust the points if needed.

Step 6: Refining the Star Shape

Adding a smaller star detail inside the main star-shaped lollipop

Complete the five-pointed star and draw a smaller star inside it for detail. Tip: Round the points of your star to make it look like a tasty piece of hard candy.

Step 7: Finishing the Star Lollipop

Completing the star-shaped lollipop with a center detail and a stick

Add a tiny star in the very center and draw the stick at the bottom. Tip: Make sure the stick is centered so the lollipop looks balanced.

Step 8: The Saturn-Shaped Lollipop

Sketching a third lollipop with a Saturn-like ring design

Draw a third lollipop that looks like the planet Saturn by creating a central oval with rings. Tip: Use curved lines to give the candy a 3D, rounded look.

Step 9: Final Details

Adding final details and the stick to the third lollipop

Add horizontal lines to the Saturn lollipop and attach the final stick. Tip: Check that all your sticks are aligned similarly for a cohesive look.

Step 10: Bring It to Life with Color

Finished, brightly colored lollipop drawing

Time to color! Use bright, contrasting colors to make your lollipops pop. Tip: Try using two shades of the same color for the stripes to create a fun gradient effect.