Let me introduce you to a strong, hard-working man. He is called a blacksmith. A blacksmith is someone who works with metal – like iron or steel – and makes things from it. He can make horseshoes, tools, swords, or even fancy metal gates!

This blacksmith is a big, strong man. He has a big, bushy beard – like a mountain man! He wears a heavy apron over his clothes – usually made of thick leather. The apron protects him from hot sparks and sharp metal pieces.

On his hands, he wears thick gloves – because the metal he works with is very, very hot. The gloves keep his hands safe from burns.

Now look! He has one hand holding a pair of tongs. The tongs are like big metal chopsticks. They are holding a piece of metal that is glowing dark red – that means it is very hot! In his other hand, he holds a heavy hammer – high up in the air!

He is about to bring the hammer down CLANG! onto the hot metal. Why? Because when metal is hot, it becomes soft and bendy. The blacksmith hits it with the hammer to shape it – like how you shape clay with your hands. He can flatten it, curve it, or make it into a point.

What is he making? maybe a horseshoe, maybe a knife, or maybe part of a fence. But he is focused and strong, and he knows exactly what he wants to make! Now, let’s follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to draw this blacksmith!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Blacksmith PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Blacksmith Step by Step

Step 1 Draw a hand and a hammer.

Step 2 Draw this blacksmith's hair and beard.

Step 3 Draw the blacksmith's face and neck.

Step 4 Draw the blacksmith's body.

Step 5 Draw one of this blacksmith's arms.

Step 6 Draw one of this blacksmith's legs.

Step 7 Draw the blacksmith's other leg.

Step 8 Draw a rectangular platform.

Step 9 Color this blacksmith and his workbench.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a blacksmith yet?