Printable Gumball Machine Coloring Pages
Here are 27 gumball machine coloring sheets for kids and adults. You will find everything from classic retro dispensers to empty templates designed for early learning crafts and dot marker activities.
Classic Gumball Machines
These traditional dispensers feature round glass globes and coin slots, ready for bright, varied colors.
Cute Gumball Machines
Smiling faces and adorable characters turn these candy machines into engaging coloring activities for young children.
Empty Gumball Machine Templates
Blank globes give toddlers and preschoolers a space to draw their own candy or practice counting with markers.
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Ready to print for home, preschool and classroom.
Craft Ideas for Empty Gumball Templates
Teachers and parents often look for a blank empty gumball machine to use in early learning activities. These designs feature a large, open glass globe without any drawn candy inside. This gives children a blank canvas to practice fine motor skills and counting.
In a classroom setting, these templates are highly versatile for math and art lessons. Children can fill the empty space using various craft supplies instead of just crayons.
- Use dot markers to stamp colorful circles inside the globe.
- Dip thumbs in washable paint for a fun fingerprint craft.
- Glue small colorful pom-poms or buttons onto the paper.
- Have older kids draw and count an exact number of gumballs.
Coloring the Classic Dispensers
The traditional coin-operated dispensers are a nostalgic subject for adult colorists and older kids. When coloring the classic machines, you can experiment with shading on the round glass and the metal coin mechanism. Many of our pages feature the classic cast iron base and the small dispensing chute at the bottom.
The base is traditionally bright red, but pastel tones work well if you prefer a vintage aesthetic. Filling in the individual candies is a great way to practice blending. Try adding a small white highlight to each round candy to make them look shiny behind the glass.
Cute and Kawaii Styles
For younger kids who enjoy cheerful designs, the cute gumball machines feature big eyes and smiling faces. Adding simple expressions to inanimate objects makes the coloring process more engaging for preschoolers.
These pages pair well with our kawaii food coloring pages for a fun afternoon activity. You can also mix them with cute food designs to create a whole sweet shop theme.