EASY Dot Mandala Bottle Painting Using ONLY Qtip Toothpick Pencil | How To Lydia May

In this tutorial, I will give you step by step instructions on this DIY upcycle/recycle project by painting this beautiful, calming blues & greens dot art mandala design on an old wine bottle. Using ONLY a TOOTHPICK, a Q-TIP, AND PENCIL ERASERS as your handmade tools. This is a super cute, fun, & EASY design. Take your mind away from stressors, one dot at a time. Make this unique gift for a friend or to decorate your place with.
Alright, gather up your supplies and LET'S GET STARTED! ( Painting starts: 2:22 )
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Tools used in this tutorial- All angled 34 piece set from the Dot Art Depot in sizes- 33 for toothpick, 28 for qtip stick, 23 for cotton end of qtip, 17 for large pencil eraser, 19 for regular pencil eraser.
Paints used in this tutorial: DecoArt Americana Multi- Surface acrylic paint Apple Green, True Blue, & Coastal Waters AS WELL AS Gloss Enamels White, Calypso Blue, & True Blue
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[@user-ji9jd1gq9z]

Dot painting has for me a soothing quality, I guess it is something repetitive, not very demanding and at the same time colourful and beautiful ! Thanks for sharing !

[@cromba1]

Beautiful! I tried a little on canvas just to get the idea. It didn’t go too well but I quickly saw what I was doing wrong. Hoping to do an old wine bottle soon. Thank you so much for this demo!!

[@ladyalpine4251]

Lydia, I really appreciate you and the time you took to make this video. Sending you a big and hearty THANK YOU! I have been looking for AGES for some type of tutorial to learn how to do dot mandala painting, on a bottle, no less! Been saving up all those unusual shaped bottles! I’ve watched your video many times, studied your design, gathered all my supplies and gave it a stab yesterday. I think in time, the bottles will look lovely, even gift worthy, but for now I need to work on spacing with consistency. You are wonderful!

[@catherinehecht6745]

Beautiful! My wife and her friend, both artists, did the project and had so much fun they posted on facebook so others could try it. I'm not an artist but I can't wait to give it a try myself. Thank you!

[@LydiaMay]

Oh, I love that! Thanks for sharing!

[@maggiemessenger7921]

I tried this with a flat river stone I had in my garden.. It was very imperfect but still beautiful. Thank you for sharing ♥️

[@carolcraig4143]

I recently had to retire early due to the pandemic and my husband having major back problems. It has been a very stressful time. I started dotting rocks as a way to relax and it takes me away!!.

[@frances6827]

those extra tiny dots made it so special & ornate -- so artistic! Amazing how all the dots, though different in size, fit in perfectly !

[@carriek6726]

I don’t know HOW you manage to make a person feel so genuinely GOOD about doing this fun stuff but you always do! THANK YOU for your sweet encouragement & gifting us with the coolest projects. 😊💕💕

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you so much 😊🙏😚💙

[@CJScaredyCat1963]

Thank you for such a relaxing energy as you guide me along. I also appreciate you sharing your story. I hope, with practice, my dot paint becomes as beautiful as yours. Thanks again☮️

[@LV-sr8rj]

Stumbled upon this video by chance, LOVED IT! Thank you for creating it and for sharing so genuinely the truth that sometimes as devoted moms we don't make time for ourselves and neglect our creativity. It is a beautiful and healthy outlet. Thanks again 👏

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Your channel inspired me to start painting, drawing, and sculpting again. I do many different techniques. My first dot painting was a sea turtle and I gave it as a gift to my best friend. I actually amazed myself! Thank you for helping me to believe in myself.

[@onelove70]

I’m in complete disbelief that 1,000 people went out of their way to “dislike” this video... this is beautiful and intricate handmade heARTwork and it’s very inspiring!! Keep it up🙌🏻

[@deborahwolz1628]

I don't see the dislikes....a lot of comments though...beautiful project!

[@helenverrill]

I love this. I do dot art coasters and hanging hearts among other art forms . I am going to try this. Will be great to put those old bottles to use and yes it it totally addicting

[@MarianaMandalasart]

You changed my life 4 years ago with this video. Thank you I really appreciate you🤍

[@LydiaMay]

@@MarianaMandalasart Awww. Thank you so much for being here all this time. I appreciate YOU! 🥰🫶💕🎨✨

[@shrinkhlaarora5979]

I just planted my bottle with this dot mandala and my family found it to be extremely beautiful. :) i will be painting many other bottles now and ensure upcycling. I wish I could share a picture with you. Continue skilling people. :) with love from India. :D

[@khokonghosh-tz5bh]

😊

[@konwarminakhi]

Hi there..I followed your instructions and did one for the first time and you were absolutely right, there is no dot art that isn't beautiful. Thank you. You are my guru ❤️

[@pamiacco613]

This was just the project I was looking for! your explanation was clear and your demonstration was very well done. But I especially liked it when you said “it doesn’t need to be perfect “ or “If the dots accidentally touch, it’s no big deal” This put me much more at ease with this project.

[@tracy9792]

I have been trying this on the same bottle about 7 times, l have spent more time cleaning the paint off the bottle because I haven't been happy with what I had done so far but I am not giving up! I will do this with practice and get the result l want! After all, all l am doing is good practice! Lol 😂

[@yogini_kay_dee]

Omg its so so beautiful How come it possible that each dot is so round so perfect and clean Its so calming to hear you as well as looking at your art

[@ILoveLowC]

Beautiful! I love doing dot art painting! I do rock painting and enjoy doing it and giving the rocks away to friends and family. I put short inspirational quotes on the back and seal them with a spray clear coat so they can go inside or outside and not lose the paint. Once you start doing dot art, you can't stop! I find it highly therapeutic.

[@rippi37]

Wow ! This is stunning !! I love blues and greens...and yep , I am hooked !

[@mariar5499]

Love the way this turned out. 💗 You're always so encouraging when you walk us through your tutorials. Telling us "don't worry about the little mistakes no one will even see it". Thank you!

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you so much! You can do it! Have fun!

[@TS-yy6jb]

Going to share this with all my friends who have found solace with the bottle in this quarantine..to reduce the guilt and look forward to something even after the bottle is empty😆🤣🤣🤣

[@LydiaMay]

LOL! Please do!! Thank you so much

[@mslondonlove1435]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Ashahlayyy]

This is beautiful. I’m definitely going to try this on one of my spare bottles and even gonna try it on a canvas!

[@nok1323]

OMG! You are amazing! God bless you for taking the time to do this video and teach others to do this project. It’s BEAUTIFUL!

[@Mirujit89]

I just fell in love with the design and with the colour combinations

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you!

[@divinidad.infinita]

I fall in LOVE with this!!!

[@jmc9437]

I think she said you had to read the back of the bottle of paint. Her bottle said 325 for 30 mins. To air dry she said a month!!

[@kathrynhuckelby6796]

love it....I needed to see someone do this to understand how you get it lined up

[@lindavazquez589]

OM goodness. I can't go wrong with this form of art. Close to 70 and this is so much fun and rewarding. Thank you!

[@LydiaMay]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@qu33n-s]

That was amazing and so relaxing to watch. Now I'm searching for a bottle to try it 😍

[@Anjali5ratzz]

I mean its inspiring and beautiful at the same time.. I will do it for sure when I get these colours 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁loved it 😘 thank you for such a wonderful art

[@cynthiajustin4804]

You are truly an inspiration to people who love painting.

[@ShayArt]

Beautiful. The way you did it, looks easy but I am sure it's not that easy. Amazing work

[@patricialisa7018]

You made it look so easy! I have everything to start painting but haven't gotten it out. You've inspired me. A great thing to do to pass the time during the pandemic!!

[@nibirananda9381]

Planar Earth Mandalas. Absolutely stunning! Appreciate it.

[@onelove70]

The realness you shared about your personal life almost brought me to tears. Much love to you!

[@nicnemeth6167]

I love creating mandalas! This is such an amazing idea! I love it!

[@maryherbert2709]

Gorgeous! I knew that I could do something with all of those bottles that I've been saving. Yippee! Thanks.

[@nicoodles7625]

This looks absolutely stunning!!! What a great idea!! I need to try this! Thanks for sharing!

[@cammac4880]

I just recently got into dotting. It is very addicting but in a happy way, and I am glad you have had sometime to yourself for doing something for you, always important. The bottle is lovely, cant wait to try one. I first did canvas' , then mugs and now vases and now I can look forward to doing bottles. Thank you for sharing your love of dotting and your talent. Which is huge, I have learned so much from you. I know how hard it is to be a single mom, as I was once one too. Three teenage boys, holy moly right? Hang in there, your doing awesome. :)

[@m31sprincesa62]

Wow! I wasn’t even looking for this particular bottle design. I was looking for the basic one with spray paint and even those look intimidating but yours just made me feel like that basic spray paint will be a piece of cake.. wow! Thanks for sharing this is so freaking cool 😬👍

[@minnustalin7129]

Ghulam

[@sushmitabose_mysticyogi]

This is gorgeous. Will give it a try.

[@CleanwithChristina]

This does make me wanna try it! So fun to watch!

[@jillmaher8555]

Love Love Love this and can't wait to go all in! Your so talented and patient...I catch my breath everytime!

[@pennystarshine]

Hi lovely. Beautiful just beautiful. Bought glass paints so can’t wait to do these lovely patterns. Kept loads of wine bottles. So should keep me busy😊🌈

[@CharlottaSophia]

Wow such a lovely technique! This really inspires me to try it out. Loving the shades you choose as well... amazing!! 👏🏽

[@crystalcrocker8189]

This was absolutely amazing and beautiful.

[@tinahowe5258]

I agree! This bottle is such a showpiece!

[@adrienne.moumin]

Very inspiring and I loved hearing your story. Thanks for breaking it all down!

[@Dayna_Bennett]

This is so beautiful and I love the colors you chose!

[@betinhamattos]

OMG !! Just discovered your channel and I'm absolutely obsessed! Thank you! You are a great artist and I'm going to try it right away!!! I wish you all the best!

[@titaferreira2017]

I just Love It !!!I The result is awsome!!!! I'm Gonna Try This!!

[@bikinggal1]

so beautiful!! And a great craft for people who might not be artistic in the traditional sense. Very time consuming...Love it so much! Thanks for this!!

[@santhis4727]

First I thought mandala art was difficult but after watching your videos I got lot of ideas and confidence to attend the upcoming mandala workshop.. Thanks a lot ❤️

[@superManuela36]

Fantástico !!!! Uma combinação perfeita. 😘

[@susanpeterson9558]

Too cool, I have a few glass candle holders I have been looking to recycle, thanks for the inspiration. I'm going to use the paint dot method to decorate them!

[@cuencaarts]

Love the colors and how you made them are fun to watch

[@angelicamoran534]

Thank you sooo much, this was absolutely beautiful and great to watch. My daughter and I will give it a try! You are such a pro and you make it look so easy

[@morganwiddison]

Those colors are serious eye candy. The vibrancy is burned into my retinas and I am drooling. Thank you for creating this video.

[@vickipendleton9685]

Oh my you just gave me confirmation! Non of them are perfect but they’re soo pretty! It’s so relaxing! And yes. Addictive!

[@yogini_kay_dee]

They are perfect actually

[@deepikadinesh3682]

This is so awesome. I tried the art on a bottle and your instructions helped a lot. I cannot wait to start another piece.

[@chantellechurch2757]

love it been trying it out and loving dots...so relaxing

[@sheila4035]

This is really pretty. I want to do this design on a water bottle using different hues of purple.

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[@ANNU-n2m]

OH MY GOD, you have so much patience I LOVED IT. Definitely going to try. Beautiful bottle.

[@jasmineraizada6522]

I tried this and it turned out so good. It was sold out as soon as it was published on my WhatsApp! Love it! Thank you

[@jenmarjam]

Totally addicted to mandalas! So relaxing and the designs are endless! Thanks for the videos, you are an amazing artist 👍

[@melaniegee]

I love this! It’s beautiful!

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you so much!

[@raffaeladelmastro7378]

I’ve been doing dot paintings for 10 years now. I’d love to share. I use cigarette filters on a skewer

[@joannereadman2735]

@@betternow1906 coz it amazing

[@harshitaarya10b90]

Omg!! It is one of a kind!! It is the best bottle painting I have ever seen....and very simple too...I'll surely try it!!

[@sherylkelly7022]

Your videos have inspired me to give this a try…feeling much more confident…and pleased to see it won’t cost me a fortune to attempt my first dot project…thank you so much for “connecting the dots”…I’m looking forward to this…

[@nancy9704]

Turned out beautifully, Lydia May! I love the design and colors!

[@ArtbyNell]

This is absolutely amazing! So talented! I'm very impressed and would love to give a try myself :)

[@johannaS715]

wonderful directions! The end product was amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@renaba6959]

This is beautiful. I absolutely love your colour scheme.

[@jaimecbn]

Great therapy ever, no time for sadness or gossip

[@astridveraluna6147]

Buenos días. Por favor en español

[@fromharshasview5089]

U did it really beautiful. It needs lots of patience which i don't have.

[@MsKatykins]

This is fabulous! Definitely going to give this a go.

[@luvlyems]

Love this..never tried dot painting..but going to give it a go!

[@barbaraboth3178]

Love This...you made it Look so Easy ! 😀 NOTHING Ever Goes that Easy For me.. I'll let ya know when I try it

[@pepperplums]

This was amazing to watch.

[@dalyte62]

This turned out so beautiful that I want to try it too

[@adharmicindian491]

Mandala Art (origin- India) is always beautiful!!! I am a 13year old Indian and I had a Art& Craft project on Mandala Art.. Thanks for the beautiful and amazing design....🙂

[@caraleemustain9769]

I love ❤️ it. I don’t need another hobby but I can’t stand how beautiful this is, have to try it. One question where do you get your large flat rocks.

[@MayankSingh-ze9zf]

So satisfying to see these magical dots on the bottle. Amazing artwork.

[@BebeNow]

What a great video!. Thank you! I shared this with my friend she’s into decorating wine bottles. I’m sure she’ll like your video too. Your bottle came out beautiful btw!

[@rikaoosthuysen1104]

Lydia, thank you for this. This saved my life mid lockdown. Now I dot all the time. I wish I could show you the one I made, I have no idea how I could show you. Thank you so very much. You have been a great blessing to me.

[@LydiaMay]

Great! Tag me on social media! :)

[@mszoomy]

I've been wanting to try this for a long time, this inspired me to finally give it a try. Thanks

[@poonamjain9340]

Same here . 😌

[@samraddhimishra7241]

Ohh....same😌😅😅

[@rachalatsahham3692]

This is the first KZbin video I watched without shipping ❤️❤️ Your voice is so sooting Love from 🇮🇳

[@lotuswrites8905]

Wow! This is the first dot painting video I see and I absolutely love it! I was expecting this to take longer...I didn't notice time lapse? Definitely a fan of dot painting now😆😆😆

[@voulaschwartz216]

Stunning!

[@vibhutibhinde5112]

This looks so pretty. You have got so much of patience !! Such neat and detailed work.

[@mittalanjali2920]

I swear I felt the same

[@erikamoore1095]

This would be so pretty to add some lights inside and let it glow !!!

[@rupalisohoni8809]

☺

[@LearningWithShambhaviv]

Erika Moore yup agree

[@eunicetirapelli9996]

I thought amazing this simple technique and the effect is incredible!

[@user-pn2ck6gn4j]

Juro que jamás había visto algo más bello, Felicitaciones por tu arte👋👋👋👋Abracitos desde 🇨🇱

[@charlenemock333]

Wow. You are doing this flawlessly. I really am amazed. You are very talented.

[@lizhxnxe]

I use to do this to my art work a lot of times and I didn’t realize it was an actual art thing 💚

[@IsratJahan-xr8ih]

What is the name of the color

[@shilpagupta1290]

Gonna try this! So beautiful 💓

[@reshnarevi2685]

This is really beautiful and calming

[@gamerboss5768]

I like it . It is very very beautiful . Love from INDIA. 🌷

[@the.magic.catbus9459]

I didn’t search for this but I’m here for it! 😹

[@tennillejae]

Me too! 😜

[@yogitak7160]

Mandala is an Indian art..

[@asoulonjourney...4468]

Hola

[@asoulonjourney...4468]

@@yogitak7160 yeahhh

[@nimielias3397]

Mee too,

[@urvijain4106]

Impeccable, breathtakingly beautiful

[@chocolatty]

Thank you so so much! I made my first one and I love it!