How to Draw a Sword

1. Begin by drawing a long, narrow rectangle slanted at a diagonal angle. This will help you to sketch the blade of the sword.

2. Draw a smaller narrow rectangle at the base of the first, at a perpendicular angle. This forms the guard or cross-guard of the sword's handle.

3. Draw another small rectangle in line with the first. Notice that this rectangle is not as wide as the blade. It forms the grip of the sword's handle.

4. Add detail to these basic guide lines. Draw two straight lines at the top of the blade, enclosing a triangle to form the tip. Then, draw a straight line down the middle of the blade, from the tip to the handle. This is called the fuller, and its thickness strengthens the blade. Draw a curved line at the top of the cross-guard and at the bottom of the grip, forming the pommel.

5. Draw curved lines within the rectangle at the sides of the cross-guard. Outline a small rectangle at the top of the grip.

6. Draw a narrow rectangle at the base of the blade, and "U" shaped lines around the pommel.

7. Draw curved lines across the top of the cross-guard and at the ends of the rectangle on the grip.

8. Erase guide lines from the sword's handle as pictured.

9. Draw curved lines across the grip, at the bottom of the blade, and along the bottom of the cross-guard.

10. Erase the remaining guide lines from the blade and handle, as pictured.

11. Color your cartoon sword. Will it be rusty, shiny, or stained with blood? Will its handle be of gold, silver, or brown wood? The choice is yours.