Graphite pencil drawing of a clothes iron with a rounded triangular sole, open handle and temperature knob on pale textured sketchbook paper.
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Clothes iron study

Practice drawing clothes iron with clear contours and a few selected details. Arch the handle above the body, leaving the opening clear. Add the knob and short cord curve with gray beneath the handle.

Everyday objectsEasyPencil15 min, at your pace
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A way into the drawing

  1. Start with the main forms

    Sketch the rounded triangular base and its thin sole edge.

  2. Build the overlaps

    Arch the handle above the body, leaving the opening clear.

  3. Choose the finishing details

    Add the knob and short cord curve with gray beneath the handle.

A small thing to tryCheck the handle opening as a shape of its own before adding small details.