Autumn Mandala - real time tutorial- by Susan Nelson

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Paint colours: (use what you have🥰)
Fawn (DecoArt)
Dark Chocolate with gold added (DecoArt-Golden)
Honey Brown (DecoArt)
Light Avocado (DecoArt)
Terra Cotta (Craft Smart)
Mustard Yellow (Craft Smart)
Fire Opal (folkArt)
Deep Iridescent Gold (Golden Fluid)
Crystal Drops: English Mustard, Dirty Bronze, Mustard Gold
Here are some links to items I used for this video. These are Canadian Links so you might need to just do a search for where you live.
Flexible stencils by Happy Dotting Company on Etsy :
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/81049...
4.5 inch mold by Happy Dotting Company:
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/80265...
The pointy tool and tool set are from Happy Dotting Company on Etsy.
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/12437...
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/12617...
I base coated my stone with Liquitex Black Gesso available at most craft stores.
I will paint on three coats of DuraClear Gloss Varnish by Deco Art Americana available at most craft stores.
Copyright 2022 by Susan Nelson. All rights reserved. 👉No part of this video, whether in part or in whole, may by used without explicit written permission by Susan Nelson. Posting on any platform by removing watermark or by modifying the original video is prohibited.
The pattern may not be used in any way other than personal use. (Printed or video Pattern reproduced to sell)
🥰You may sell your items from this pattern.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

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[@candicekingpalgut9947]

wow... just wow. I started playing with dot painting on rocks for the garden at church last year. I want to be you when I grow up... lolol. Loved watching this, at 4 am, sitting up in the recliner with pneumonia. Not only lovely work, but oh so calming. Thank you!!!!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Candice! Hope you get well fast so you can get dotting lol 🥰

[@kazeekins1]

Fabulous . ! Love the Autumnal colours . Thank you . x

[@cah7767]

Love your fall colors, very pretty. I love your 4 legged helpers, they are beautiful.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Carol 🥰

[@kathleenrobbins7544]

Beautiful Susan, as always!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you so much :)

[@monicamees7598]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Love the colors and your work. I’m new to this and watching your videos brings me JOY!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Hi Monica ! Thanks so much! It’s a great relaxing for of art. Once you get past the initial learning curve. I’m hear anytime you have a question :)

[@monicamees7598]

@@SusanNelsonCreations I’ve noticed a calmness around me when I paint my stones or 4” or 8” canvas. I’m so addicted. Making Christmas Gifts with these. I’ve gotten so many compliments from my hubby!💖

[@DotMandala]

Magnifique !! J’aime cette union de couleurs ! Je vais le faire en essayant de garder les mêmes couleurs. Elles sont très belles. Merci beaucoup pour ce tuto 🙏🥰

[@callieh2936]

Absolutely gorgeous ❣️ & Thanks for sharing ur time & knowledge greatly appreciated 😍🤗🕊

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you for the kind comments 🥰

[@callieh2936]

Hello I'm Callie from Texas. Ur very welcome🤗 I'm n Love with ur painting❣️ Ur work is impeccable😍 🕊

[@hildafrauenfelder3292]

Bellissimo, brava❤

[@kk7308]

Thank you for sharing! Love seeing your fur babies 😍

[@elizabethmara792]

Susan. Lindas cores, elegantes. Parabens pelo belo trabalho ❤

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you very much ❤

[@dalebates1523]

Loooove these fall colors Susan,lovely pattern!!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Dale! I can’t wait to see your version !

[@tracyhoelter4010]

Gorgeous! The rock and Gracie!😻 Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you 🥰

[@seriouslyreal2693]

Omg. Love the kitty. Your work is stunning ❤

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Anna 🥰

[@emilysybrant9026]

You are so cute! I love you. Thanks for all the awesome tips and tricks. Can’t wait try.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Aww thank you so much! Happy Dotting!

[@Jellian532]

Just found your channel. You are an amazing artist. Love your patience and inspiring designs

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Colette ❤️ welcome to my addiction !

[@sherried.3861]

This is absolutely gorgeous. I will paint this and I won’t change a thing ( other than needing to finding equivalencies in either Jo Sonja or Americana for the CraftSmart colors lol). Truly beautiful!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you so much! Craft smart paints are very easy to replicate in all paint lines. You should do fine :)

[@darlenemikkola5239]

I absolutely love fall colors, but they aren’t colors I tend to grab when dotting. Thanks for showing a beautiful design with gorgeous colors! I very much enjoyed it❤️😊

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

I am glad you like this one! I agree it’s not something I normally do too :)

[@barbiewade590]

You do gorgeous work! And you are patient, which l think is an art in itself! Your kitty reminds me of my 1st ,Tigger. It's a cutie! Don't fur babies make the world better! 🎨😻💟👏✌

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Yes they make my life so much better. He was being a bit of a stinker lol

[@mycreativeheart4159]

It was beautiful to see you use colours that I don't normally choose. Crafting is so much fun with cats! Do you worry a lot about cat hair in your paint or on your finished items?? I ask since I'm considering dotting as a new paint hobby. Both Winston and Gracie are beautiful! Gracie looks just like my Lilu. Lilu loves helping me quilt and draw Zentangle Art.... and would definitely be all over paint dotting. She's very curious. 😻💞

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Lol all my work has cat DNA in it 🤣 I usually see it and can remove the little hairs but sometimes one gets missed .

[@mycreativeheart4159]

@@SusanNelsonCreations 🤣 Ooh... cat DNA makes it extra special! Reminds me of a time I sent a special package of various Zentangle artwork pieces to a friend as embellishments for her scrap journaling project..... she got a free Lilu whisker too! She was so pleased! LOL!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

For locals in Victoria BC CA this is where I got my drops . Otherwise just search your local scrapbooking businesses or Amazon. Sorry don’t have any links. scrapbookessentialsbc.ca/

[@ireneneumann1760]

Your work is amazing maybe I ask a question ; how do you make the acrylic more liquid ?? Water ?? Thank you

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Good question. You can use a drop of water, I like to use Liquitex Flow aid (dilute 1/20) or for some paints I use Liquitex pouring medium. I do have a video in my list on thinning down acrylic paints.

[@flossycaines1270]

Susan can you tell me what would be the equivalent of the S4 stylus in the regular stylus that you always use as those are the styluses that I presently have? Lovely design and lovely kitty lol!!!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

The S4 is just 4 mm. So just use a large stylus. Or just do your swooshes to fit your space :) Thanks so much 🥰

[@flossycaines1270]

@@SusanNelsonCreations I have a stupid question now, if it is 4mm can I possibly use the size 8 diy mandala stone tool or would it be too big?Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

@@flossycaines1270 there really is no wrong or right answer. Try one using a tool or try a stylus . It’s ok either way. The only time I’d say not to use a white tool is if your walking the dots. They don’t work well for that.

[@flossycaines1270]

@@SusanNelsonCreations Thank you so much Susan and you take care and stay safe!

[@elizabethdivito7562]

How do I find equivalents for the craft smart paints? I've tried to find on line charts but haven"t been successful. This pattern is beautiful!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

I don’t know about a chart. All I always say is look at what you have and just match it up with your own colours. All lines have the basic colours. And mixing is fun to make your own tones too. Craft smart is from Michaels and they should have them listed in their inventory .

[@mkemberling]

So pretty!!! Where can I get the Crystal Drops?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

I searched for a local scrap booking business and got mine there. Otherwise you can find them on Amazon. Or maybe even Etsy.

[@carriedaley2031]

Are you usually the golden fluid straight out of the bottle?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

I don’t ad anything to the golden fluid and can use it as is.