How to Draw a Melting Candle

1. Begin by drawing the top of the candle and the wick. For the top edge, draw a curved line that is curled up on each end.

Then, extend a curved line upward and double it back upon itself to form the wick. The wick is the string or narrow strip of wood that burns in the center of the candle.

2. Next, draw the candle's flame. Extend curved lines from each side of the wick, and allow them to meet at a sharp point above it.

Then, outline another, larger, and similar shape around the first. Again, extend curved lines from each side of the wick. Notice how the lines shift to form extra points.

3. Finish enclosing the flame, producing sharp points where the lines meet.

Then, begin drawing the melting wax dripping from the top of the candle. Use a curved line to sketch the lumpy, irregular shape of the wax.

4. Draw dripping wax on the opposite side. Again, use curved lines to enclose large, lumpy shapes.

5. Use a series of connected curved lines to produce one more drip of wax and connect it to the existing drip. The top of the candle should now be completely enclosed.

6. Texture the wax with a "U" shaped line. Then, draw the sides of the candle. Use two straight, parallel lines. At the base of the candle, begin sketching additional drips of wax using curved lines.

7. Draw more melted wax at the bottom of the candle. Use curved lines to create the irregular, lumpy shapes.

8. Draw the candle holder. Use curved lines to create a rounded vessel, with gentle points at the front and back. Draw a curved line beneath the candle wax to create the bowl of the vessel.

9. Draw the handle and foot of the candle holder. Use two curved lines to enclose the fancy handle and another for the foot.

Color your cartoon candle and candle holder. In olden times, candles were usually white, cream, or yellow. The candle holders were often made from metal.