Bubble numbers are very easy to draw; think of them simply as bloated versions of normal numbers and with a more dimensional shape to them. This brief and simple article demonstrates how to draw your own quickly and easily.

Sample Number List

Method 1
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Drawing Bubble Numbers

  1. 1
    Draw the number in lead pencil first. For the purposes of this demonstration article, we have chosen an 8. Use rounded drawing at all times, even with numbers that have straighter edges. Think of ballooning as you move the pencil around corners.
  2. 2
    Outline the number with a marker. Keep the outline rounded.
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  3. 3
    Color in the bubble number. It is ready now, or you can embellish as explained in the next step.
  4. 4
    Experiment with different colors and patterns. Make the bubble numbers more interesting and elaborate by adding different designs to them, such as rainbow shading, spots, lines, small shapes etc.
  5. 5
    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How would I draw the number 24 or the number 17?
    Cloudcrunch
    Cloudcrunch
    Community Answer
    The final step shows all the digits from 0-9 in bubble numbers. Just copy the ones you need to make those numbers. For example, for the 24 draw the 2 and then the 4. For 17, do the 1 and the 7.
  • Question
    How do I draw a bubble?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Make a light circle for the base, then make the shiny part by coloring it white.
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Things You'll Need

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Markers
  • Colored pencils (Optional)

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Updated: April 4, 2021
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Categories: Drawing
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