How to Draw an Hourglass – Easy Step-by-Step Hourglass Drawing for Kids

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Watch time take shape with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw an hourglass step by step using curved glass sections, a narrow centre, and tiny grains of sand.

Step 1: Draw a wide oval for the top of the hourglass.

Step 2: Add a curved edge below the oval to make the top frame.

Step 3: Draw two small, rounded supports beneath the top frame.

Step 4: Add another rounded section below each support.

Step 5: Draw the long upper parts of the two side posts.

Step 6: Add a small, rounded joint to the middle of each post.

Step 7: Draw the long lower parts of the side posts.

Step 8: Add small, rounded feet at the bottom of both posts.

Step 9: Draw the upper-left curve of the glass.

Step 10: Add the upper-right curve and bring both sides towards the centre.

Step 11: Draw the lower curves of the glass from the narrow centre.

Step 12: Add a curved line to complete the bottom of the glass.

Step 13: Draw a wide curved line for the top of the lower base.

Step 14: Add the lower edge to complete the bottom frame.

Step 15: Draw a wavy line for the sand in the upper chamber.

Step 16: Add two curved lines guiding the sand towards the narrow centre.

Step 17: Draw the top of the sand pile in the lower chamber.

Step 18: Add a curved line to complete the bottom sand pile.

Step 19: Draw falling grains and small sand dots in both chambers.

Step 20: Add a few curved shine lines on the glass.

Step 21: Check the outlines and finish your hourglass drawing.

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