Espresso Flower Mandala | DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Rich Espresso

Step by Step Tutorial on this rich espresso flower mandala! I love this DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Paint! I'm so proud of using my large dotting rod successfully. That one was hard for me to learn. I hope you leave me some comments on how you would have fixed the cotton swab crater. My fix worked pretty well but it is still visible. I want to give special thanks to Jan M. She sent me this gift of the Chalky finish and the Espresso paint. How sweet was that! I totally recommend these paints but I want you to pay special attention to the back of the rock. I'm not sure if it was a bad mix of resin or if maybe resin doesn't want to stick to this chalky finish. I'm going right away to resin another to see if it was just me or if it was the paint. I'll update this description right here if it's the paint. ⚠ Update.. I mixed another batch of Resin and Put over my last stone that was plain DecoArt Chalky finish. The resin separated on that rock too. I also used the same batch on a rock painted with my same old Apple Barrel and it looked fantastic. So I cannot recommend this paint for use with Art Resin. But it's soooo gorgeous! If you're using another type of protection like varnish or something leave us a comment on what works.
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00:00 Beginning Instructions
00:44 Tip for Dotting the Center
01:14 DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Rich Espresso
02:03 Flow Aid and Plum Flash
03:18 Champagne Gold Dots
03:51 Folk Art Succulent
04:41 Purple Plum Daisies
06:54 Gold Swooshes
08:37 Keeping your Paint moist
08:59 Removing Pencil Marks
09:15 Cotton Swab Error
10:07 Top Dots
10:56 Glitter
11:14 Repairs
12:04 Paint and Supply List
12:18 Resin Reveal and Final Thoughts
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[@JaDeLRocks]

Good Morning everyone ☕️ I hope you love the video! Pay attention to the resin reveal. On the backside you’ll notice the resin didn’t quite stick to this chalky finish. I did several tests yesterday to be sure I didn’t mix the resin wrong. Every test I did was like this and the same batch of resin covered my normal paint just fine. If you use this paint check your sealer first. I’ve heard people have better look with spray like Rustoleum. Let me know what works. Happy painting 🤗 here’s the time stamp for where I turn the rock over… 12:36 and 13:25

[@Islandgirlann]

Who hasn’t messed up something on our stones? Usually we’re the only ones who see them. I think your fix was good. Beautiful stone JaDel

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you Ann… I’ve come around to agreeing that it’s not nearly as bad as I felt it was when it happened. Lol, it was a real bummer. I gave it another coat of resin and it seems like every time I look at it the blemish fades.

[@debstone4062]

Yes I'd think 2hrs would be long enough too. We're the only one's to see our blunders. Gorgeous colours. They stand out so well and a nice shimmer 🇦🇺💕🇦🇺

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks Deb… it has been raining with threats of flash flooding here. It’s over now but I can’t help but think my problems with drying and even the resin might be due to the high humidity. Thank you so much for the encouragement ♥️🤗

[@dawnbristow3394]

So pretty! Those colors together remind me of carnival glass. The shimmery iridescent look with the gold, green and purpley shades... just perfect. 💜 I have absolutely put some "dings" in neighboring dots while cleaning up pencil marks... it can be maddening and not always fixable. You did good!😂 I hope you're having a lovely Sunday, JaDeL!🤗💖

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh thank you! It’s nice to hear I’m not alone. Lol, I’m a bill in a china shop sometimes 😂😂😂 good to see ya!!

[@timeenuf4200]

What caught my eye first was the gorgeous and somewhat unusual choice of colors for rock mandala. Really stands out as original work. Combination of textures (chalk and metallic) is a brilliant idea. Love the way you pull color out of a drop. I've tried sweeping the color out as the dot is applied but never seems to work. Your pull technique appears to be a much more achievable action. Thank you for sharing your time, talent and inspiration.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Wow!! Thank you.. thank you lots!! I’m learning to not dive into the dot so deep when I don’t have that far to go 😂 I felt like I really got it right in this video. Your whole comment is like the biggest compliment ♥️ this one touched me, Thank you ♥️

[@beverlyaten1775]

Good Sunday morning JaDel! Yummy! Chocolate and Coffee for this breakfast. These colors are unusual together but are luscious.I really like this!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Beverly that’s exactly what my mom said. She thought what an odd color combo.. but said she liked it. Lol. I just could help but see that the gold of the espresso matched the gold of the plum. Gold may not be the right word… the shine? Flash? Lol… I love it. Why not 😂😂😂

[@denisehowie3716]

Gorgeous. The flower petals both big and small are perfection!! ❤️

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww thank you. I was sooooo proud. Lol, after all this time I still get excited when I do one right. 💪🏻😂

[@christinedavis3232]

Absolutely gorgeous pattern and color combination!!!! Can't wait to try it!!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you! 😊 I’m so glad you like it. I’d love to see what you come up with 🤗 Good luck.. 🤞🏻 ♥️♥️☕️

[@lorrainemclay3343]

Fantastic work. Great precision and technique. 🌈 Embrace the Wabi-Sabi idea. Your work is truly beautiful and such a pleasure to watch. Thank you 😃🌈

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you so much! That was super sweet. I appreciate it Lorraine… ♥️

[@kazeekins1]

Oh my giddy Aunt ! Stunning colours and design . Thank you . Kay x

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww thank you Kay ❤️❤️ the giddy aunt made me laugh 😂 cheers ☕️♥️

[@frangoodrich8243]

I love that colour, and I love that colour combination as well. So very pretty, scars and all. 🥰🥰🥰

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you! 🤗 Fran you’re the sweetest ♥️♥️♥️😂

[@SHANGRILAAA333]

oooooo this !!! I LOVE this !!! I think the flower pattern could be a sticker (just sayin') Q-TIP CLEAN UP TIPS: 1. Wet the cotton, squeeze excess water off, shaping cotton if necessary. I do this when I have to get REALLY close to wet paint. It keeps those wiry cotton fibers from reaching out & grabbing wet paint from surrounding swooshes or dots. 2. With a tweezer, pull off some of the cotton fibers. Reshape by wetting with water (squeeze excess water off). This can yield a nice pointy tip for cleaning those precarious oopsies. If you pull off a majority of the fibers you get an even more precise cleaning tool. HAPPY SUNDAY !!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ you are full of awesome tips my friend, Thank you ♥️ I like the pointy qtips and I totally know what you mean about the fibers. Good tip to wet em or pull em. I already added part of this design to my redbubble shop. www.redbubble.com/people/jadelrocks/works/141344774-espresso-flower-mandala?asc=u I figure great minds think alike. If I do it again without the oopsie I’ll add the whole design 😉.

[@kathyfernaays8309]

I love everything about this...the color combination... the design! Just gorgeous!! ❤ (I would have tried to fill in the little crater just like you did, possibly using a brush to soften the edges of the fresh repair.)

[@JaDeLRocks]

Great idea!! I didn’t even think of a brush. Lol, did you see me grab the tiny dotting tool. Lol, that’s what I was trying to do. How funny, lol

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️

[@flossycaines1270]

Here in Canada I used to get Swarovski crystals to put on my rocks but I find that the holographic glitter achieves the same results. Thank you! JaDel.

[@JaDeLRocks]

I love my glitter! 🤗 I might have a small addiction, lol. I use glass rhinestones sometimes too. Maybe I just like SHINY ✨ Rock on Flossy! ♥️

[@gillesbray5394]

Man... (sorry! Women)! Love it! That will be on my short to do list. Now? Time to enjoy my espresso. ☕️ Thanks Jadel another winner. 👌👏

[@JaDeLRocks]

Right on Sylvie! I can’t wait to see it! Rock on!

[@elizabethmccabe]

This is wounderful I love the colors. You are amazing. A big hug❤❤❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww Thank you ♥️ 🤗🤗🤗

[@vickyjrdn]

I just finished this! I tried it when I first got started but it looked horrible. I'm so excited to have this beautiful piece! Thank you for your generosity!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Wonderful ♥️♥️♥️ I’d love to see it and share 🤗

[@paulinechoate5974]

Good morning! Beautiful as always! I actually don't mind the craters on the petals, gives dimension as a flower petal WOULD have. :-)

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awesome, other than scraping the whole petal off and repainting I didn’t see a fix. It’s really not that bad. I put another coat of resin on trying to fix the back and it helped. I barely notice it. Thank you so much for your encouragement… it means a lot coming from such a creative artist like you ♥️

[@krishosler390]

What a great morning treat, guess I know what I am doing after church today. Lol..looks beautiful as always, those colors are great together, some reason i am hungry for green mint ice cream.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Girl…. I got a video for that! Mint chocolate chip 😂😂 Im glad you like it. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. So glad you stopped by for a chat.. I love my Sunday Mornings with you guys and my coffee ☕️♥️

[@JaDeLRocks]

Brown Mandala and Pastel Green Dot Art Tutorial | Rock painting kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaO0hIKaoL-loqc Lol, I really do 😂😂😂😂

[@klairbaranek]

Love the rock and It makes me crave for a cup of coffee but I don’t drink coffee ☕️.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Lol.. go for hot cocoa… mmmm m

[@maryjeanhodgkins4066]

Love all the colors you come up with . ❤

[@maryjeanhodgkins4066]

I also like all the different shapes ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you Mary Jean… I’m enjoying it too. A subscriber surprised me with a gift in the mail of that espresso and black and I think I ran wild with it. I’m glad you like it ♥️♥️♥️

[@cathywillis3192]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww thank you Cathy, that means so much to me ♥️🤗☕️

[@janmartens1613]

Love this!! Great design and dotting!! I will be doing this sometime this week

[@JaDeLRocks]

I’m so glad you like it. I tried so hard to make you proud with this gorgeous paint you sent me. You’re the best, Thank you ♥️ and I want to see it if you get a chance to do it.

[@evelynedavid9564]

Hello Jadel, beautiful as usual. I would have lightly sanded the edges (contour) of the crater to reduce its elevation then filled it out like you did. Have a beautiful day, sweetie.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Great idea!!! That would work! Thank you ♥️ it’s always good to hear from you Evy. Happy Sunday ♥️

[@melissameier1402]

Love those colors😍!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks Melissa… I’m a little infatuated myself… not only was that espresso rich it was sooo creamy! I loved it!!!

[@kasicrooks9858]

Sweet design! 🙂

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you! I’m so glad you think so. Happy Sunday Kasi ♥️

[@susanpettit8751]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you Susan… I’m hoping you’ll have a wonderful day ☕️♥️

[@geminirose55]

I would have done the same as you did and filled in the crater but likely would have done that asap, another option would have been a top dot maybe, but it happens 😂 and like you said, it’s not perfect it’s art! We always see our mistakes, but the next person may not,…never be discouraged by it ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww thanks Sandra. I know you’re right! It was kinda funny because I’m famous around here for bragging about something and then it blows up in my face. This was no exception. I was so giddy I used that largest tool without major mishaps… I bragged! Facepalm 🤦🏽‍♀️ Sat back down to remove the pencil marks and there it was. 😂😂😂 The universe doesn’t seem to like bragging. Lol

[@justine9980]

Love these colors!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ That espresso could probably go with any color.. it’s just amazing 😻

[@donnaanderson1727]

Love it 🥰

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks Donna ♥️♥️♥️

[@lisaann2319]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you so much Lisa. Those colors are hard to mess up ♥️🤗

[@lisaann2319]

@@JaDeLRocks The colors are beautiful, but so is the design!

[@DotMandala]

MAGNIFIQUE !!! La couleurs Plum Flash de chez FolkArt est sublime ! Elle donne envie de travailler avec. J’aurais fait comme vous pour remplir le petit « cratère » avant que la peinture sèche complètement. Très belle vidéo ! Merci 🙏☺️ Brigitte

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you. Good idea… I probably should have filled it in the moment it happened. I’ll remember that but hope there’s not a next time 😂

[@DotMandala]

J’adore votre humour 👍😂

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@DotMandala I’m glad you get me 😂

[@amaliacosta9932]

Que genial..!!!...👏👏👏🤗

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️

[@rosellenf.8339]

Happy Sunday my friend !! And now it truly is !! I totally love the way this turned out .. crater and all !! Which, btw, isn't as noticeable as you think .. but we all are hardest on ourselves. This is so pretty .. the colors, the design .. I'm all for flowers as you know. Gorgeous and I will definitely be trying this beauty out .. probably today 🤗🥰 Thank you for sharing .. you're the best ❤️ p.s. been meaning to ask you, do you use a lazy boy (turn table) ?

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awww thanks Rosellen ♥️ I hope you get to do one. I’d love to see it. Happy Sunday ☕️ here’s the video on my turn table wink kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGKcfal6o9qpb5I

[@MHarenArt]

Such a pretty one! And so satisfying to see your work close up making those perfect swooshes!! I have a jar of chalk paint in my Amazon cart now for over a week, trying to decide whether to buy it. What did you think of it? I love your choice of music today too. Very Pleasant! Thanks for sharing.

[@JaDeLRocks]

If you are using art resin to seal your work don’t buy it. Read the pinned comment or description. It doesn’t work out too well. Other than that it’s the bomb. The crater happened because I poked it with a cotton swab… it just wasn’t dry enough dog gonnit! Lol! I’m so glad you’re liking my videos. It means a lot to me because I know how creative and talented you are. Thank you ♥️

[@rhondamagee7459]

I LOVE this!! How nice of her, those colors look really pretty together❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Right? It was like Christmas in my PO Box 🤗 Made my day! Thank you so much for commenting. Im super glad you like it. ☕️♥️

[@rhondamagee7459]

@@JaDeLRocks I do 😁

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@rhondamagee7459 Thank you ♥

[@AMONDOTICA]

Beautiful!!! Can you do a video on step by step how you apply the resin. I currently use DecoArt high gloss varnish. I bought some Art Resin but am nervous to try it..

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you Amy ♥️☕️ girl… I gotcha! Check this out 👉🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3KWpWiDgLuUaKM

[@pamvandijk8636]

Gorgeous stone..

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you so much Pam. I really appreciate that ♥️🤗

[@pamvandijk8636]

@@JaDeLRocks just discovered your channel today ..😍

[@JaDeLRocks]

I’m so glad you did! Welcome aboard 🤗. Holler if you need anything ♥️🎉

[@godisbeautiful138]

You funny. Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

😂😂😂 Thank you ♥️

[@godisbeautiful138]

@@JaDeLRocks 😂😂❤️❤️ you’re welcome

[@dslucher4844]

Hey JaDel would you recommend the black chalk paint for a 16” canvas as the base coat or would you go with black jesso? Thanks so much!! Love your giant flower and all the colors!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

I’ve never used gesso before so I’m not sure. I’ve only painted 2 canvases too. I just finished my 2nd canvas ever. It says it already had gesso on it.. white. I covered it with black paint. I used apple barrel even. It turned out gorgeous. This chalk paint was beautiful… I mean just flawless. The only problem is that resin didn’t want to stick to it. I’m not 100% sure that it was the paints fault though. It was pretty humid here when I tried. But.. if you aren’t using resin then I’d totally recommend it. I’ve heard that spray sealer works great over it.

[@user-qe1lx6dl9h]

What colors would I mix to get that succulent color? This is so pretty!!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ check the description for the paint.. I believe I bought it that way. I always try to leave you a link in the description 🤗 and show the bottles at the end and when using during. Let me know if you still can’t find it ♥️♥️♥️

[@darlenemikkola5239]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

♥️🤗♥️🤗♥️🤗♥️

[@patriciaalessandri5146]

Love it!!! A question, what is the purpose of the Flow aid? TY.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Hi Patricia and Thank you ♥️ For me, paint consistency matters most in dotting successfully. If the paint is too thick or stringy then your dots can be pointy or even blobby.. making a swoosh or dragging paint becomes a mess and nearly impossible. Thinning the paint makes everything flow better. I was just using water but now I add this to the water 20:1. It makes it as if the paint is gliding on silk. It’s hard to explain. I didn’t really notice a difference at first.. but I get it now. It’s almost like the name says… it helps the paint flow. Plus… I got lots of complaints for using plain water 😂 I could look at this as water treatment 😂😂😂. I hope I explained that ok. I’m no writer. Let me know if I can help further ♥️

[@patriciaalessandri5146]

@@JaDeLRocks TY for answering me!! Now I understand. Could a medium, like Floetrol or Liquitex, has the same result as this flow?

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@patriciaalessandri5146 this is Liquitex Flow Aid Medium. There’s a link in the description. There are many other companies that make similar products. I researched for ever trying to find one. In all honesty? This company made things so easy for me to understand that they won. I use 3 of their mediums. Some of my subscribers use all sorts of things. It’s whatever you like best, trust, and get use to. You might even check your brand of paint to see if they offer a medium…. Never know. This is just the one I picked. ♥️🤗 Good luck.. 🤞🏻

[@sandimanning5612]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! What is the Color Shift color?

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awww thanks Sandi ♥️♥️ I linked everything in the description… this one is plum! Plumb pretty 😂😂😂. I did a video with it a couple of weeks ago too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZbLlqWHdsl1gdE

[@sandimanning5612]

@@JaDeLRocks thank you for sharing your amazing talent!

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@sandimanning5612 awwww, thank you for watching ♥

[@puffnstuff7133]

so gorgeous! I wonder for the crater if you had thinned the paint down if it would blend better? no idea but might work. I just happen to have a stone painted black and I think all these colours so you know what I might be doing for the next few days??? lol. I had taken a hiatus, for three months now. Struggling to get back to it. I want to but my heart is too broken over losing my lovely doggo. I hope to find something to light the spark again, and this might work! thank you. 💔💔💔❤‍🩹

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww Puff 🥹 I’m so sorry. But ya know what?? You CAN get back at it. Let me motivate you 🤗 pmeeeeeeeeaaaaaase paint ♥️ for meeeeee? Ok, that’s not motivation it’s just begging. In all seriousness… at your own pace. I’m always around if ya ever need to vent or anything just holler.

[@puffnstuff7133]

@@JaDeLRocks thanks, I did send you pm today on a bit of something else for paint cleanup

[@JaDeLRocks]

I’m going to go check… Thank you ♥️

[@threebirdsartco.5966]

What do you mean by common side” when showing the dotting tool sizes?

[@JaDeLRocks]

All of my dotting tools have one side in common. They all have a 1.5 mm side. Sometimes people follow tutorials by color and I just wanted to point out that the color may change when I use a 1.5mm. Gosh I hope that makes sense.

[@threebirdsartco.5966]

@@JaDeLRocks makes perfect sense! Thank you so much for explaining 😊

[@JaDeLRocks]

Anytime 🤗♥️

[@cheryllynnalston-morton9512]

🥰🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@JaDeLRocks]

🥰

[@cristinareikiana]

❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹😘

[@JaDeLRocks]

☺️🥰♥️

[@klairbaranek]

I would have kept the crater because it would have given it more special.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Lol, love your attitude… I’m glad you feel that way because I can still see it 😂

[@klairbaranek]

@@JaDeLRocks the rock you made is so unique in its own way and I saw the crater as a opportunity for you to add a little bit of flair to it if you wanted to. Just think about it you could have added a bit of rose gold to enhance the rock and also make one of the colors stand out a bit more.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Good idea 👍🏻

[@klairbaranek]

@@JaDeLRocks glad you like the idea 💡

[@roxanaiglesias9428]

Are you going to paint easter eggs??

[@JaDeLRocks]

I'm seriously thinking about it! I just went to my rock stash and looked. I have one rock that's really close to egg shaped. I may do an Easter Egg. I did one before but it would be neat to try again. There's a subscriber on here that just started a channel and is showcasing her Egg Art. Let me go find the link to that and see if you get some ideas. She's painting regular egg sized eggs. She said they are plastic but you could do it on anything. I'll leave another comment when I find it... brb

[@JaDeLRocks]

Here's my Easter egg video from some time ago... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6WWiHqNaLxkgbc Here's one of her videos... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF69pqR_bt-hnsk Here's one by Rachel's Rocks Canada... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6GZfmydj9GcjpY