Start the second row of dots with the lightest color of your gradient. The pattern will look prettiest if all the dots of one row are the same size and are evenly placed. Circle the big dot with a lot of small, white dots. (Obviously you can use different colors for this pattern.) Wait until the dark color has dried sufficiently and paint a big, white dot exactly in the center. You start this type pf Mandala pattern always in the center. Leave a bit of space to the sides of the stone, because the Mandala itself will be larger than the dark undercoat. Take your time with the shape and try to make it as evenly as possible.
To enhance the colors of the Mandala pattern use a dark color (in this case black) to paint a rounded shape. (I never do, but that’s because I am too lazy for that and want to start right away.) Easy Mandala Stone Tutorial:
You don’t need to apply an undercoat or a layer of transparent varnish, but it can make the painting process easier. Before you start with your artwork, clean your stones with some soapy water. Rounded, flattened stones work best for Mandala patterns. The surface of those stones is really smooth and perfect to paint on. You can find suitable stones on a stony beach or a gravel bar. I think that is an amazing tip! If you are struggling with normal brushes, you should give this a try!ĭo you have any more tips? Let me know in the comments! 🙂 The Stones: Here is a set that combines both features: Nail Art and Dotting Set*. You should check out her blog! Link > ), that you can also use nail art bruhes! Some people find it easier to create small details (like the white dots) with dotting tools. I got a great tip from Cindy (who painted some beautiful mandala stones herself. If they do, they are dipped in starch and the tip will become fringy once you use your brush.Īlternative Brushes / Tools: Sometimes good brushes can be hard to come by. Take a good look at the bristles before you buy a brush. You can see one example of that in the middle of the picture above. That is because the bristles are dipped in starch and dried like that to protect the shape until you use them. Heads Up: Sometimes paintbrushes have a pointed tip when you buy them but loose their shape with the first wash. (Both brushes can bee seen on the left side in the picture above.) ( available here*). For small details I recommend size 0 and size 2 for bigger dots. The tip should be pointed and the diameter of the bristles should be rounded. This often is a good indicator for synthetic or nylon hair. If you are shopping for paintbrushes look out for brushes with yellow or artificially white bristles. Also the tip of the brush can be too fringy for details. The bristles are too soft for patterns like that. Paintbrushes with animal hair are not really suitable for painting Mandala Stones with acrylic paint.
The synthetic bristles are firm enough to paint small details and give you maximum control. Those kind of brushes work best with acrylic paint. If the paint is too thick, it is very hard to draw fine details or steady lines.Ĭhoosing the right paintbrush is equally important for nice results! For this type of craft you should use pointed round brushes with synthetic bristles ( available here*). The paint should be liquid enough to form a rounded shape on its own. Test: Let some paint drop on a piece of paper.
If the paint is too thick or pasty, you need to add more water. The most important thing is the right consistency of the paint. Personally I prefer to use acrylic paint ( available here*) thinned out with water or Pelikan Plaka ( available here*). You can use a lot of different paints to make Mandala Stones. 🙂 For a simple step-by-step tutorial on a beautiful basic Mandala Stone, just scroll down this entry. Maybe you find some inspiration there to make some stones yourself. Here you can find a gallery with a lot of beautiful Mandala Stones.
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