Mandala is a Sanskrit word that loosely translates to mean “circle” or “center.”
We often associate the word mandala with the circular designs that have repeating colors, shapes, and patterns radiating from the center. Mandalas can be precise, carefully measured, geometric, and perfectly symmetrical, or in contrast, free flowing, organic, and asymmetrical. Mandalas are often drawn in circles but they can also be drawn in squares.
There are 4 basic tools required:
A compass with a sharpened pencil
A protractor (they're not just for math class!)
A ruler
Paper
You will also likely want another pencil. an eraser, and your favorite drawing pens
For practice, download these circular polar grids that are already measured out: 8 Sections, 12 Sections, 24 Sections
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