How to Draw a Dreamcatcher

Last Updated: April 27, 2022

Dreamcatchers are hoop-shaped hanging ornaments of beads and feathers made by Navajos (Native North Americans). They are typically hung above a bed to ward off bad dreams and as a lucky charm. Let's begin!

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

A Traditional Dreamcatcher

1
Draw a ring-shaped figure to make a hoop.
2
Draw a small pinhead circle at the center to serve as center point. The small circle serves as base for 8 leaf-shaped figures overlapping each other and surrounding the inner circumference of the circle at equal distances to each other.

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3
Refine the hoop by drawing curves to make it look like encircled by a rope.
4
Draw 3 strings with elongated oval-shaped figures attached to the strings
5
Refine the sketch of unnecessary sketches.
6
Refine and color to your liking to resemble a real Dreamcatcher. Indicate especially the beads and feathers to make it distinct.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

A Cartoon Dreamcatcher

1
Draw a circle for the dreamcatcher's hoop.
2
Draw a 16-sided polygon inside the circle resembling a star.
3
Draw a smaller 16-sided polygon inside the figure made in step 2.
4
Continue this process of drawing until a very small 16-sided polygon is apparent.
5
Add detail drawings for the strings and feathers. The strings with feathers are drawn at the east end, west end, and south end of the hoop. Draw another slender string forming a hoop in the north end.
6
Erase unnecessary lines and refine the hands and eyes.
7
Refine and color the drawing as you like! Make the feathers and beads distinct in your drawing.

Community Q&A

Question

Where can I buy a dreamcatcher kit?

Community Answer

Many local craft stores and markets sell kits for them; a simple internet search should provide you with several options.