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How to Draw a Graduated Cylinder
Draw a graduated cylinder in 12 easy steps, about 9 minutes. Free, with a printable worksheet.
Each picture adds one red line. Draw that line, then scroll to the next picture. Rub out any dashed helper lines at the end. First up: the tall tube.
Step 1: The tall tube
Draw a tall thin tube with a flat top and bottom. Pull the top-left corner out into a little spout.
Tip Keep the 2 long sides straight and the same distance apart.
Step 2: The base
Under the tube draw a wide flat base with round corners, wider than the tube.
Tip The base is about twice as wide as the tube.
Step 3: A happy face
Low in the tube draw 2 big round eyes with black dots. Under them draw a U smile.
Step 4: The liquid line
Above the eyes, start on the left side. Draw a flat line across and stop on the right side.
Step 5: Rosy cheeks
Beside each end of the smile draw a small oval cheek.
Step 6: Long marks
Above the liquid draw 5 long marks from the right side inward, evenly spaced.
Tip Start the first mark a little below the top.
Step 7: Short marks
Between the long marks draw 4 short marks from the right side inward.
Step 8: A shine
Inside the left side, near the top, draw a thin line down. Stop well above the liquid.
Step 9: The table
Draw a table line out from each side of the base.
Step 10: Pink cheeks
Colour the cheeks pink.
Step 11: Pale glass
Colour the empty glass and the base very light blue.
Step 12: Blue liquid
Colour the liquid blue around the cheeks. Leave the eyes white. Your graduated cylinder is full!
Your finished drawing
Follow the steps above and this is where you end up: a graduated cylinder, drawn by you.
Every step in one picture
