How to Draw a Snowflake: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a snowflake in 6 easy steps
A six-pointed snowflake with matching forked arms.
Build your picture in 6 named parts, from the main shapes to the smaller details. Follow the smooth guides online, lifting your pen between separate lines, or work through each part on paper at your own pace.
How to draw a snowflake, step by step
1Draw the snowflake’s top branch
Draw the snowflake’s top branch.
2Draw the upper right branch
Draw the upper right branch.
3Draw the lower right branch
Draw the lower right branch.
4Draw the bottom branch
Draw the bottom branch.
5Draw the lower left branch
Draw the lower left branch.
6Draw the upper left branch
Draw the upper left branch.
Time to color!
Try icy blue, lilac or turquoise for your snowflake.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this drawing?
- There are 6 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- Can I print this drawing?
- Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
- How can I color the finished picture?
- Try icy blue, lilac or turquoise for your snowflake. In the drawing tool, tap an area to fill it, then add your signature and save your picture.
Draw this snowflake live, right now
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