Learn how to draw a great looking Recycling Symbol with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Recycling Symbol.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing the Recycling Symbol
How to Draw a Great Looking Recycling Symbol for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
1. Draw a diagonal line on the left side of the page, then add a short curve and sketch a horizontal line on top.
Drawing Step 2
2. Sketch a shorter diagonal line that points in the opposite direction. Add a curve on each end, then draw a horizontal line on the bottom of the page.
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Drawing Step 3
3. On the right, draw two more diagonal lines and complete the shape with three curves. These lines should form a mirror image of the lines you drew earlier.
Drawing Step 4
4. Sketch two diagonal lines in the center of the shape that you just drew. The lines should meet at the top.
Drawing Step 5
5. Complete the triangle with a horizontal line on the bottom, then sketch two diagonal lines inside the shape. These lines should point in opposite directions.
Drawing Step 6
6. Add a vertical line on the bottom strip, then sketch three more lines, each with a curve on the end. Make sure the curves don't touch the outline.
Drawing Step 7
7. On the right, erase a section of the lines that you drew earlier, then draw a triangle with four diagonal lines. The triangle should point downward.
Add More Details to Your Recycling Symbol Picture - Step 8
8. Erase a section of the lines on the bottom strip, and draw another triangle that points to the left.
Complete the Outline of Your Recycling Symbol Drawing - Step 9
9. Erase another section of lines on the left, then sketch a triangle that points upward. Finally, outline your easy recycling symbol drawing with black ink. Erase the pencil lines once the ink dries.
Color Your Recycling Symbol Drawing
Color your recycling symbol with different shades of green to make it look three-dimensional. Use light green for the top part of the arrows and dark green for the underside. Add highlights on the edges of the shapes.
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Learn More About The Recycling Symbol Drawing
When you see the recycling symbol on a product, that means you can recycle the packaging instead of throwing it away. Learn how to draw the recycling symbol to study geometric shapes.
If you look closely at the recycling symbol, you can see two triangles: one in the middle and one outlining the entire shape. The arrows consist of smaller triangles and folded-over rectangles.
Instead of drawing the arrows first, you'll outline a hexagon and add the arrows later. This makes the famous recycling symbol much easier to draw and shows you how geometric shapes are structured.
Once you're done, try using a thick marker or ink pen for the bold outline.
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