How to Paint Dot Mandalas

[@lindarand3689]

Thank you for showing me your great glass, learned a lot.

[@aeonfluxcapacitor77]

I have crocheted for 30 years and would flip if someone used my hooks lol Very pretty, thank you for sharing your knowledge and craft

[@vivthebutterflymew7133]

One word .......... BEAUTIFUL

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you!

[@sassyepiclife]

This wine glass is absolutely beautiful! You did such an amazing job! I have eight dollar tree wine glasses tucked away in my craft room with this in mind. Thank you for sharing 🍷

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you! I think you will love painting your wine glasses. It’s exciting to see the pattern emerge. Thanks for watching.

[@sassyepiclife]

@@SweetWillowDsgn I think so. I have been learning dotting on glass ornaments and wooden trains. The wooden trains are super cute! Not too many dots, but just enough to give them character.

[@auntiebagel4788]

SWD, I am working on a set of glasses for my dil's Mother's Day gift so thank you so much for sharing your talent and your time. Now I wish to share a tip with you & your other viewers...wad up a sheet of white tissue paper and put inside the glass and you will be amazed at how easy it is to see where your dots are landing!! And remember...think happy dots!!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Good tip! So glad you enjoyed this project. Thanks for watching.

[@AmyRessa]

Nice video...I think painting Mandalas are challenging. Thanks for sharing!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks Amy, so glad you enjoyed.

[@deannabates1575]

I love the way you actually explain what you’re doing! And why. Makes me think you’re a teacher. Thank you. You do beautiful work.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jeanieshafer9714]

Absolutely beautiful! You're a wonderful artist! I love these paints & have used them for a long time. I do disagree with you, though on your oven & baking instructions. When my glasses are finished baking, I turn my oven off & NEVER open the oven door until the oven has totally cooled. Greatly reducing the possibility of the glass cracking due to quick exposure to cold air.

[@denisegibson819]

Wow!! That was absolutely gorgeous. Thank you.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much Denise. I love these glasses and they went through the dishwasher! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@denisegibson819]

You're very welcome and keep the videos coming.

[@parizati8928]

Thanks for the sharing your experiences to us I really enjoyed you are very good Artiet and good teacher

[@margarethdemery488]

Hi Maria! I finally got the “me” time to paint this project! They turned out very nice. The color combo is absolutely beautiful! Those DecoArt Gloss Enamel is definitely the best. Love love love them 💕

[@ragdollmommy2]

So very beautiful! You are artistic n creative! Thank you for the beauty!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much!

[@kristen6074]

This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@karensexton3979]

Excellent! One of the best demos I’ve watched. The camera work, voice-over & closed captions were very helpful! Thank you!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much Karen. I'm so glad you enjoyed this video and appreciate your kind comments. 💚

[@judydale4933]

Wow what a genius idea I did not think that you could do Mandela dots on glassware great idea for gifts as well thank you so much for sharing

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Judy, thanks so much for watching! I loved how this turned out and am doing another set for my anniversary champagne glasses. These do make great gifts or to commemorate a special occasion. Hope you try it out! Thanks again for watching.

[@sandrawilsenach4631]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you!

[@wendyduckett9391]

I just love, love, love the design!!!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Wendy, I'm so glad you love this design. I do too. Such a lacy look and looking down into the glass is so pretty. Thanks for watching.

[@MsKariSmith]

Great tutorial and the wine glass is simply lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

[@luxe-zone-butterfly_]

I most definitely did LOVE it!!! Such a beautiful work of art! Thank you for sharing!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

So glad you enjoyed this project. Thanks for watching.

[@zoarfreeman4334]

Beautiful. You took a $1 piece and made it look like a million bucks

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much! This was a fun piece.

[@dhanaazm7897]

Gorgeous. Really beautiful.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks so much!

[@fatimadad2453]

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[@jenniferbayliss3411]

Gorgeous

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Jennifer.

[@Candisrn]

Oh my goodness! This is beautiful! Everything you do is so amazing! I feel really blessed to have you as my teacher! Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much Candis! I so appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching the videos.

[@annecarolrob]

Such a beautiful design! You also have a lovely speaking voice. Looking forward to watching more of your art work. Thank so much xx

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you for your kind words Anne. I love this glass. So beautiful to see from all angles. Thanks for watching.

[@sharonweeks3508]

This is beautiful. I just started painting wine glasses and this is now going to be one I am going to try. Thank you for your narration as to what you are doing because it makes so much more scene.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks for you! This glass is beautiful! I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching. This glass is beautiful! I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@michellewu3106]

Your video and artwork is amazing,

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much Michelle!

[@lanieburkeholder8331]

So beautiful! Thanks for teaching us how to dot on glass surfaces! :)

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Lanie. This glass is so beautiful looking down into it. I'm glad you enjoyed this project.

[@faithalexander9128]

This is so beautiful!

[@margarethdemery488]

I love this ... can’t wait to do some of these ... no house cleaning again this weekend 👍. Thanks for a fantastic demonstration and video !!!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

No house cleaning. My sentiments exactly. LOL I'm kind of hooked on these now. More to come. Would love to see what you come up with. I think you'll be really pleased. Thanks so much for watching Margareth.

[@nancywright4730]

You have amazing control, and precision!

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

What a gorgeous mandala, and on a wineglass...genius! I really enjoyed watching you create this ... mezmerizing to watch AND listen! Thank you!!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much! This is a beautiful glass. I love looking into it to see the mandala from the top. Thanks for watching.

[@thakurkiran024]

Beautiful love ur work awesome

[@kellyfrear2282]

Absolutely love this!!!

[@kinjalvasa6669]

Hi Maria.. In love with your work and ideas. Could you please share do you seal the colors with varnish or anything once everything is completed and paints are fully dry. Thanks for responding 💟💟💟

[@tiffanymitchell3473]

New stubbie here!!! This was amazingly beautiful and soooo very relaxing ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you sooo very much for sharing this.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Yay!!! Thanks for subbing. Glad you enjoyed this video.

[@patriciawilliams8416]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorials ! I made a wine glass on Friday with your Wine Glass tutorial and another Wine glass with your ornament tutorial. They both turned out beautiful ! Love your work !....Patti W

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Patricia, thank you so much! I'm glad your wine glasses turned out great. Isn't it fun to have such beautiful glasses to sip from or just display? Thanks for watching. I"d love to see pictures. If you'd like you could share to my FB page so all can see. Here's my FB page: facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn/

[@macuba0631]

WOW !!!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL😊👍👍👍💗💗💗

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

So glad you enjoyed this project. It was such fun!

[@livingcreatively1]

Love it . So beautiful

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much Denise!

[@tammyslatten]

Very pretty. Thank you

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much Tammy!

[@veronicaevans9438]

Wow! Lovely I see all this creativity going on and It makes me want to try it all thank you xx

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks Veronica. This is one of y favorites! I'm glad you enjoyed the project.

[@wendyduckett9391]

Thank you, I have been wanting to see how enamel dots with glass. Wonderful!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Wendy, glad you liked this tutorial. These paints worked out so great. They're acrylic but have that glossy enamel look.

[@wendyduckett9391]

Do these paints work on ceramic too, like coffee mugs?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Yes per DecoArt website. That's my next project. I bough several dollar store mugs to try the paint. Stay tuned.

[@wendyduckett9391]

Oooh, yay!!!

[@janjones4772]

So beautiful, just gorgeous, don’t know you get it so perfect,just love it,want to learn how to do it, I don’t Remember, did you spray a varnish on ? 👍👍👍💕💕

[@annefaint6127]

This is so pretty, lovely to have your wine in lol,,,,,xx

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Wine is definitely better in a pretty glass! Glad you liked this project. Thanks for watching.

[@pauladefabrizio4301]

Love this! Can’t wait to try it! 💜

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Paula. I do hope you try this one. It's so pretty! Thanks for watching.

[@radwa3071]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful 😍 this is what I was saying during watching, absolutely love everything about this video, how you made something that beautiful using a very simple technique, your calming voice and informative tips ❤️ thank you for a very useful lesson 😘😘

[@chuntaylanders9727]

That is so awesome I love it

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked this design.

[@kristiehoward5296]

You do such a great job explaining everything! Greatly appreciated! 💕

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos Kristie. This style of painting is such fun!

[@JoyKOz]

Wowsers!! I was fascinated watching that. The time flew. Beautiful work!!! Thank you.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks Joycie! Glad you liked this video. I love the way these turned out. Thanks so much for watching.

[@brendamoldthan8655]

Love - Love - Love this! Can't wait to see more! Maybe Peacock dot colors? I think that would also be pretty, Thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

More coming.... Ooooooh peacock colors would be great. Glad you liked this project. Thanks so much for watching.

[@loriritchie1242]

Would also love peacock colors!

[@AJ54Makeup]

Wow. This is amazing. I just started dotting and I am trying my hand at dotting on a glass votive candle holder. Hope it turns out ok. Thanks for the video.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

So glad you enjoyed this design. It would look great on a votive. You can do it!

[@MisHobbYdeas]

Espectacular!!🥰

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you!

[@lgjoh123]

Gorgeous and I can wait to do these!

[@junecyprus3597]

This is truly amazing, just love it, TFS x

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you June!

[@elisacasa_creations]

Wonderful work and explanation!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked this project. I love being able to see the mandala from the top of the glass. Thanks for watching.

[@TMGrant]

Beautiful, I'm inspired!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Talisa! Glad you enjoyed this project.

[@irmabresser9218]

How lovely, just wondering if the deco art is dishwasser safe. If not i would have to tell the person i give it to, not to put it in there. Or go look for paint that is😀

[@louisealain780]

It’s looking great, love the colours

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Louise. These colors turned out great. This paint is so nice.

[@dianejohanson98]

Gorgeous! I have to try this. I’ve been wanting to try this painting technique and I’ve seen it done on smooth river rocks but not on glass before. Thanks for sharing!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Oh you have got to try painting on glass. You will be totally addicted. It's so wonderful to see the beautiful pattern emerge. Hope you try it soon Thanks for watching.

[@brunazduniak7206]

Is it water proof? 😮❤

[@jennrocca3471]

Wondering what u mark ur glass with and how u get it off? Thanx so many creative ideas !!!!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Jenn. I use a fine tip Sharpie and put very few marks on the glass, usually at the starting point to get started. Thanks for watching!

[@cajunkid0]

So beautiful, love the techniques.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much! This glass is so amazing. Looking down into the glass and seeing the Mandala is so special. I'm glad you liked this project. Thanks for watching!

[@angielovesusa]

Could you do a video walking us through the oven process? Do you place them on a cookie sheet? Do you just set them on the oven rack? How long does it take? Etc..

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Good idea. I'll put that on the 2020 video list.

[@isabeau8133]

Gorgeous ❤️

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you!

[@zanzan357]

Its soooooo beautiful

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you!!! So glad you like this wine glass. It really is beautiful in person.

[@wendyaubertin7070]

Beautiful can u please tell me do u coat with anything afterward to hold paint onto wine glass thanks

[@vddgbjbj4421]

Olá . Oque vc faz para fixar a tinta no vidro ☺️

[@JodiReichman]

do the dots need to be perfectly smooth ?

[@anastasiaromanof5475]

So nice and beautiful! I really like to see your tutorial and Dot Art Work. Thank you so mutch for all that lovely work... :-)

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Anita, thank you so much. Glad you like these tutorials. I've really been enjoying the dot painting. Thanks for watching.

[@dianeevans4935]

Just fabulous, Maria -- what an incredible idea! Can I use this paint on painted canvas? The sheen is so striking. And so is your talent for designing these mandalas! Wow!!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Diane, yes, this is a multi--surface acrylic paint so you can use it on lots of surfaces including canvas. It does take a while longer to dry I noticed. The sheen is fabulous, very glossy. Thanks so much for watching and your kind words. This is such a great painting style.

[@justani786]

This is sooooooooooooooo beautiful!!! 😍😍😍

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Anita. I love this glass. Thanks for watching.

[@kimharring6097]

will the color stay on if you wash the glass

[@_rofish3811]

Amaging!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed this project, it's one of my favorites. Thanks for watching.

[@amalmedinquebec8052]

Very nice. How do you prepare your glass before? Thanks

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi, thanks for watching and glad you liked this project. No real preparation for the glass. Just use alcohol to wipe it clean before you paint on it. Thanks again for watching.

[@michellepappas797]

This is SO BEAUTIFUL!! I am hoping to paint some wine/margarita/ or champagne glasses for my daughter's 21st birthday! Did you have to bake your wine glasses to cure them?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

What an awesome gift for your Daughter! Yes, I baked per paint instructions. I used Decoart Gloss Enamels.

[@karenleigh2786]

Awesome work...can you use metal crochet hooks???

[@angelabrown1992]

I love watching your videos. I've been slowly trying to learn and I think my block comes any time I try to decide on a design. A "pattern"? As I watch so many of the tutorials...it seems like they flow like water from the hands onto the glass, without pausing at all to figure a design, or layout, or similar...?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Angela. One thing you can do is practice various single design elements and then combine them. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kathleendowney8633]

What type of paint. Can I use my regular acrylic paints. Kindly advise. Thank you.

[@rebeccajayne6616]

wow their amazing

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

This was such a fun project. So glad you enjoyed.

[@GitkaSchmidtova]

Stunning artwork 😍👌 . You’re a very talented artist. I enjoyed watching your videos and found a lot of great ideas ❤️

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Gitka. Love your work as well. 💚

[@GitkaSchmidtova]

Thank you ❤️

[@kidsworld400]

I really loved the way you maaaake , is this color fade by water ? How to make the colors fixed ?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Farah. I use DecoArt Gloss Enamels which is baked in the oven to make it dishwasher safe.

[@kidsworld400]

@@SweetWillowDsgn thank u dear , for 30 mins at 350 degree ?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Allow to cure 4 days. For a dishwasher-safe finish on oven-safe surfaces, place finished piece in a cool oven, set temperature to 325°F, bake for 30 minutes, then cool with oven door partially open.

[@kidsworld400]

@@SweetWillowDsgn thank u so much , you are amazing

[@christiewoods7565]

What do you bake your glasses at?

[@mbh2743]

thank you, so beautiful.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you! This was a pleasure to paint. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@varshanageer3926]

Does it dry off it own or do it need to be place in an oven

[@lindahoyt2623]

How do you seal it? Protect in from damage during use??? Beautiful idea!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Linda, I'm glad you enjoyed this project. To make it dishwasher safe, allow to cure 4 days. For a dishwasher-safe finish on oven-safe surfaces, place finished piece in a cool oven, set temperature to 325°F, bake for 30 minutes, then cool with oven door partially open. Not for direct contact with food. Hope that helps.

[@michellecafeu]

Beautiful painting! It looks incredible from inside! Do you use a varnish after painting on the glass?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

HI Michelle. No varnish. This is an acrylic gloss enamel paint that is baked in the oven to make it top rack dishwasher safe.

[@michellecafeu]

​@@SweetWillowDsgn thank you so much! That is very helpful as I'm painting on glass and i didn't know about this paint!!

[@karensexton3979]

I just bought DecoArt multi purpose paints because they can be ‘fired’ in the oven so are dishwasher safe. Some colors are very thick. Do you know what I might add to make them more liquid without compromising the permanence?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Karen. I would add the tiniest bit of water or pouring medium. Usually not more than 25%, however, with these paints I would stay well below that number. When I say tiniest bit, I use a toothpick and add a small drop at a time, mix and test consistency. Hope that you are well!

[@cynthiawicklow5942]

Beautiful!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Cynthia! Glad you liked this project. Thanks so much for watching.

[@iceberri]

Is it necessary to prime the glass right before start doing dots? I have seen many clips so far; yet you are the only one who do not prime the glass.

[@JoyeFisher]

I made some of these and the top dots kind of curdled after baking. I am not sure why. Mostly on the shimmering silver decoart gloss paint. Any ideas why?? I can't attach a picture. I will post on your FB page :)

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hmmmm. I use Decoart and have seen that when I didn’t let the paint dry long enough. Might let it dry longer. Just a guess.

[@JoyeFisher]

@@SweetWillowDsgn They sat for 4 days before hand but I think that I put the top dots on before the bottom layer was dried. I think I will just let them air cure for a month. I heard 21 days and then you can hand wash them. I hope so because I made a bunch for Christmas gifts.

[@corissahowell]

how do you keep the rows straight?

[@robertagonzales888]

Beautiful

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Roberta. This paint worked so well I just love it. Thanks for watching.

[@MuffinstoMangos]

Can you use these to drink out of ?

[@farahclay912]

Maria, I must have watched this video 3 times at least. Am always flabbergasted the way it unveils itself in the last act. Lol Just one silly question: is it possible to use enamel acrylics on a canvas without straying?

[@1pimboli]

Hallo Maria , I am using from KREUL Glass & Porcelain colors for glasses. I am really struggling with because they are very runny and also the dots running in each other 😢 With what can I make them a bit thicker? These colors dry clearly. Do I have to put the ready glass in the oven or it is enough to let them dry just normal ?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Judit. It really depends on the type of paint you are using and the washing of the glass. I'm not familiar with KREUL paint. I use DecoArt Americana Gloss Enamel or Multi-surface. Dry it for 4 days and then bake. Generally, I use a gel medium to thicken paint but what I don't know is if that affects long term adhesion to the glass. Sorry I can't be of more help.

[@1pimboli]

Ok Maria , thank you for your quick answer . The problem is that those paints are not available in Germany or if yes is too expensive and plus shipping.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Look for a good multi-surface paint in your area. Those usually work. Also contact KREUL and ask them. Companies are usually good about responding. I’ve had good luck with that.

[@1pimboli]

Sweet Willow Designs good idea thank you 😊

[@kime6922]

Beautiful! So with your American paints, are they just the right thickness so the dots doing run?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Kimberley. I love the DecoArt Americana paint consistency. I used the Gloss Enamel paint for this project. It's a good consistency. It doesn't run but the center of the dot can "droop" So as I am painting and while the paint is drying, I turn it upside down from the resting on the base of the glass to resting on the rim of the glass (I hope that makes sense). I only have to do that a couple of times until the paint sets up a bit. I don't add any mediums as I would on a Christmas ornament (add gel medium to thicken the paint) because I am going to cure it and then bake it so I don't want additives. Hope that helps. THanks for watching.

[@hobbygifts8314]

This wine glass turn normal wine into magical lift-me-up potion :)

[@florenciavazquez6972]

Hi Maria! What an incredible job! Could you recommend me some ways to protect the painting? So as to avoid the removal of the painting while I clean it with water and detergent. Kisses from Argentina!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Florencia. The paints I'm using, DecoArt Gloss Enamel, which you allow to cure 4 days. For a dishwasher-safe finish on oven-safe surfaces, place finished piece in a cool oven, set temperature to 325°F, bake for 30 minutes, then cool with oven door partially open. If you can't find these paints, look for glass enamel paint that you use and make it washable. Thanks so much for watching!

[@XENA1126]

beatuiful piece. once you are done painting, do you seal it with anything specific?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Emily. I'm using DecoArt Gloss Enamel paint which is formulated for glass. You have to let it cure and then bake it in an oven. Then, it's dishwasher safe with no sealing required. Glad you liked this project.

[@XENA1126]

Thank you so much

[@StampinJax]

Can you use a blow dryer to dry it faster? This is a beautiful project. Thanks for sharing:)

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Jackie. I think if you didn't want to make it dishwasher safe you probably could use a blow dryer. I didn't try drying it with a dryer. In between the layers of dots I waited several hours, sometimes overnight, before I added the top dots. The instructions say to wait a full 4 days to dry and then bake per instructions to make the glass dishwasher safe. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching Jackie.

[@ashera973]

Hi, this is so beautiful. I have a question could you use nail polish? instead of the paint? Thank you.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Ashley. I don't think nail polish would work as it is much more fluid than the acrylic paint and I'm not sure how it would hold up to washing. I would think it would run. You could try an experiment and see how it goes. If you do try, let us know how it worked out. Thanks for watching.

[@ashera973]

Thank you so much for getting back to me . I am gonna try and see if anything it will be great but if not I am only losing a dollar and my time. Thank you again. ❤❤

[@ashera973]

@@SweetWillowDsgnHello, I wanted to let you know I did try it with nail polish, I think they turned out really pretty. I wouldn't say they are dishwasher safe but hand wash I think they will be fine. The dots dried nice and even with no running. I did, however, use really good nail polish. I made sure the glass was very clean when I started and I wore gloves so I didn't get any fingerprints or oils on the glass while painting. Thank you again so much for your awesome Idea, I too used my crochet hooks, paintbrush ends, a bobby pin and a pencil eraser, to make the dots.:-)

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks for sharing your experience Ashley.