How to Draw Bubble Numbers
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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.
Steps
Sample Number List
Method 1
Method 1 of 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.
Outline the number with a marker. Keep the outline rounded.
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Color in the bubble number. It is ready now, or you can embellish as explained in the next step.
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.
Finished.
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How would I draw the number 24 or the number 17?
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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.
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How do I draw a bubble?
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Make a light circle for the base, then make the shiny part by coloring it white.
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