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How to Draw a String of Pearls

9 steps · Tricky · about 7 min

Draw a string of pearls in 9 steps, about 7 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 pot.

Step 1: The pot
Near the top draw a flat rim box. From each end draw a side down and join them underneath.
Tip A string of pearls plant spills over its pot like necklaces hanging down.
Step 2: The shelf
Under the pot draw a long shelf line touching its bottom. Under each end draw a small triangle bracket.
Step 3: Pearls on top
Along the top of the rim draw 6 round beads in a low hill, peeking up out of the pot.
Step 4: Left strings
Start behind the left beads. Draw a long and a short wavy thread over the rim, stopping in the air.
Step 5: Two on the right
Start behind the right beads. Draw a long and a short thread the same way, stopping in the air.
Step 6: Outer beads
Draw round beads along both long threads, with a little gap between each, smaller near the tips.
Step 7: Inner beads
Draw beads along both short threads the same way, getting smaller near the tips.
Step 8: Orange pot
Go over your lines, then colour the pot orange.
Step 9: Green beads
Colour all the beads green, and your plant is done!