Start every snowflake with six skinny “arms” that cross in the middle, then repeat a tiny pattern on each arm so the whole thing looks even and wintery. Keeping the details small and using only lines, V-shapes, circles, and curves makes the snowflakes simple but still pretty.
Basic six‑arm snowflake
- Draw a short vertical line, then a horizontal line through its middle to make a plus sign.
- Add two more straight lines that go diagonally through the center so you end up with six evenly spaced arms, like a sliced pizza.
- Thicken the center slightly (a tiny circle or hexagon) so the arms look like they come out of a small hub.
Easiest “V-tip” snowflake
- On the end of every arm, draw a small V that opens outward, like a tiny arrowhead or bird footprint.
- A bit closer to the center on each arm, add another V on each side of the line, pointing outward, so each arm looks like a little branch.
- Keep all the Vs in about the same spots on each arm so the snowflake stays symmetrical.
Snowflake with dots and curves
- Start with the same six-arm base, then put a small circle or dot on the very tip of every arm.
- Along each arm, draw small U-shaped curves or half‑moons that “hug” the arm, all pointing the same way.
- Add tiny dots at the ends of some curves to make it look lacy without adding hard-to-draw detail.
Quick “kid-friendly” snowflake
- Draw the six arms, then simply put a circle or dot at each end and leave the middle plain.
- If you want one more step, add just one short diagonal tick on each side of every arm near the tip.
- This stays bold and simple, which works well for younger kids or fast decorations.
Tips to make many designs
- Always keep six main arms and repeat the same mini-pattern on each arm to keep it looking like a real snowflake.
- Mix and match: one snowflake with only Vs, another with dots and curves, another with circles at tips plus a few side branches.
- Draw several different snowflakes on one page, varying how many Vs, dots, or curves you use so each one looks unique.
