Tour all of the options below! You just might find something that fits your comfort or ambition level!

I would love to see your creations, whichever method you choose - EMAIL ME

You will need:

• Paper

• Pencil

• Ruler

• A Compass

• An Eraser

• A Pen

• Color method of your choice - if you want

Video 1 - Very "mathematical" instructions that result is a very precise starting point to your mandala. He is very specific and has his video broken into very clear steps.

Video 2 - She isn't as mathematical so you will need to use your own measuring and estimating abilities. At 2:25 into the video I like how she makes a page of shapes to use in her design!

Start with a grid instead of drawing your own!

Radial lines for a premeasured background grid to start a sketch on.

If you use this for a FINISHED piece, you WILL see the lines. You could consider using it for a starting point and then place the grid sketch in a window and place a fresh paper on top, tracing only your properly placed shapes and possibly a few light reference marks to continue a finished product without the printed grid.

Maybe you just want to relax and color. Coloring a mandala design can be very calming and therapeutic! Follow the page linked below, choose a design you like, click on it to download and/or directly print it. Print on regular printer paper or cardstock and color with whatever you have available.

1. Collect Objects

Here is a list of objects in your house/outside that could get you started:

(Think of things you would have multiples of)

• Silverware

• Office supplies (pencils, binder clips, paper clips)

• Art supplies (colored pencils, crayons)

• Barrettes or hair accessories

• Clothing (socks, shoes, gloves...)

• Toys (blocks, Legos, army men..)

• Dominoes, playing cards, game pieces

• Food (candy, fruit, cereal)

• Items from nature if they are accessible- Rocks, Sticks, Spruce or Alder cones, Leaves …the list could go on and on!

2. Start with a center point and work in a radial design pattern.

What is a radial design or radial balance? Radial balance is any type of balance based on a circle with its design extending from a center point.

Familiar examples of radial design: A star, the iris around each pupil of your eyes, a wheel with spokes, and a daisy (among many flowers and other plant forms) are examples of radial.

3. Work and re-work until you are satisfied with the end result.

See this video below and notice how she changes her mind and replaces her objects or moves them to a new location.

4. Photograph your work.

• Try getting UP and OVER your work so we are looking directly DOWN at the work.

• Try to center the middle of the radial design in the middle of your photograph.

• Share your end result with me!

5. Don't leave a mess ;-)

Please clean up and return the objects you used to their proper home.

If you used 100% natural items and set up your mandala outdoors out of the way, you could consider leaving it and see what changes occur over time!