How To Paint Dot Mandalas VERY BEGINNERS HOW & WHERE TO START

In this step by step tutorial I show you the very beginning steps to take if you want to start dot mandala art. From what you may want to buy to HOW to actually dot your paint using tools. If you find this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and share it.
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[@LydiaMay]

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[@charuniratnavibushana5317]

Hey there i’m from Sri Lanka. I want to buy this all tools. How can i buy? And also i love ur all videos.

[@chrismorlan4129]

thanks! your beginning package is out of stock and I have some of it. Just interested in the ruler. Can that be sold separately? Can I find it another place?

[@NiranjanaUNair]

Love ur vids... 😊 And thanks for this video for Beginners like me😍 Love from India💗

[@adrianadieguez188]

Hola Lydia te veo desde Argentina , por qué no lo traduces , porfa ❤️

[@jenacoker9472]

Before I knew you were around and became a big fan I purchased some tools off of Amazon dotting tools do you think I could still use those with your videos?

[@AndreadeOliveiraRocha]

Lydia (is my sister-in-law and I love her!) Your work is the best that I saw here !!!! I bought materials to start paint mandalas in bottles. God bless you! You are so special!!!! ♡

[@anniegoodsell2204]

Hi Lydia! I'm a 60 year old lady trying this for the first time! Thank you so much for your insights and guidance. With arthritis biting my old knuckles, it's so great to be able to find a use for my old plastic crochet hooks!!!! I'll start watching the others!

[@katherinemnusa]

I am 70 and still learning…and I love it!

[@artpoemsbysaloumehsallysal7043]

I absolutely agree with everything you said about how meditative and relaxing this art is. That's why I use it in my reiki practice.

[@vicki9406]

Hey Lydia! This is a great tutorial for someone just starting. I love how detailed you are. When I first started dotting canvases, I just picked up on tips little by little with various IG and FB posts. No tutorials. I'm a seat-of-the-pants kinda gal. 😀 But I love this. Thank you!

[@CrazyCroppingChick]

Please more beginner videos for dummies !! Love that you explain what your doing and not just doing it.

[@LydiaMay]

I am working on it! :)

[@Manoussa100]

Thank you I like it very much

[@natalibera67]

@@Manoussa100 Me too!

[@rosemariekosma9516]

Thank you for the tutorial. I do Acrylic Pouring, have been for a year, learned after serious open heart surgery. But 200 paintings later and I’m ready to try something new in addition to my Pouring where I don’t need my huge work tables , get paint on me from head to toe, and can sit and do this wherever I want and just let my stressed mind wander and meditate. I’m also thinking it will be less expensive and I’m on SSI disability so I’m just broke every month! I have saved this beginner tutorial and will save future ones. Wish me luck. Thank you. Hugs, Rose 🌹

[@nancysutherland6043]

One of the best tips that worked for me was to watch Lydia’s tutorials on KZbin over and over again! She has tutorials for all skill levels and I learned so much before I ever put down a dot! ❤️

[@tonypbria3107]

I have just started a journey doing Australian Aboriginal inspired dot paintings and I have found your tutorials to be of great benefit. Please keep producing them. They are a really valuable aid.

[@kellyb2519]

Thank you Lydia, this looks so relaxing, I can’t wait to try this

[@dorysmith7466]

Thanks so much, Lydia!!! I ran across your video while I was trying to find a mindfulness/ meditation practice to ground me. Going to try my first one today!

[@chaiscraftyadventures]

There is a website called design seeds that gives color combo inspiration.

[@booboobear5710]

You are such a kind person and have such a gift when it comes to teaching others. I've wanted to try this for some time now and found your video tonight. I wasn't meaning to get inspired during a pandemic, but cleaning out the garage yesterday, I found my paints, so Yay! I'm going to give it a try. Best tutorial ever!

[@annkastura1849]

Thank You for sharing not only your gift but your experienced-knowledge. Even though I am very anxious to begin, financially , while utilizing coupons, it will take me a while to acquire tools and supplies for dot Mandelas. About five years ago, I became familiar with Mandelas via an app, and designed many electronically. Thus my logo connected to my name. This caused me to research the historic background, especially sand-Mandelas and the religious significance. I believe I am also attracted to Mandelas because of the geometry, which was my favorite math-subject to teach. I imagine the creation process can be very meditative. Since I retired, I’ve picked up the needlecraft “crocheting” again. I also have discovered that I am attracted to it because it too can be, depending on the chosen pattern, meditative and relaxing. I think that is why I have become interested in attempting dot-Mandelas. My inspired-quest will certainty be a result of your instructive videos. Another example of the wonder of technology.

[@alex1850]

Excellent tutorial! You did fantastic job of making one feel comfortable when starting out. Your style of instructing is one of the BEST I've seen. Thank you!

[@serinaolson5836]

Hi Lydia! Thank you so much. You make it very easy to follow and learn. Like the other lady said her age. I am 62 and retired and wanted a new hobby! This is my second day dot painting!! You are sure helpful. 🙂

[@LydiaMay]

You are so welcome!

[@rupaliembry]

This is exactly what I needed! I’m brand new to the art form and I needed all the details you explained so well. Thank you. I’ll look for your other beginner videos. Really appreciate it!

[@katherinehaught7950]

I’m so excited to try this . I have always shyed away from the mandala coloring books, while beautiful, l just thought they were too detailed to tackle without stress which l DID’NT want. This breaks it down so simply that l might even try the coloring books. Thanks for the informative tutorial & definitely would love to see more. I’m ordering some tools tonight. Big Hugs.🤗🤗👏👍

[@kathleenolson9119]

I have watched your tutorial several times while walking on my treadmill (multi-tasking). This is awesome. I am ready to buy tools and paints and dive in! Thank you so much. As a former tole painter, I know this will be my new passion!

[@evelyncanning4989]

Thanks so much. Learned a lot and appreciate the encouragement to not expect perfection...

[@yvy0503]

Lydia, Please keep on making these tutorial for us, beginners! Thanks in advance!

[@driaw7104]

Thank you! Very Inspirational Information! Looking forward to getting started. 😊

[@paulrendon3716]

I have been for crafting for many years but I've never really looked into dotting but I believe that I would really enjoy doing this I'll get all the stuff together that I'm going to need and start doing it I'll let you know how works out for me ,Great video thank you oh and I to love your little Pablo

[@sharmisthasarkar9756]

I am going to try this one....Just need to get the tools. Love it.

[@elaynegordon5196]

Terrific video and commentary. You really take the time to explain for the newbie and make it less scary for sure. Learning about the tools was very helpful but your extra little tips like not double using so you get even dots was priceless.

[@jolyn7568]

Thanks! Guess I should start on card stock or canvas. But I've started on rocks, not perfectly round either... Kinda hard lol. But this was great!!

[@carrapatillo2451]

Lydia you are a excellent teacher. I watched your tutorials and I love how you made it understandable. Im thinking about doing dot painting. And I love your work. :)

[@zlpalmer]

THANK YOU LYDIA MAY. I am excited. I wish you would of finished it on camera. I was dying to see it. I can’t wait to check out your other videos!

[@joannedonovan9489]

Very Cool! Now I know where to begin! Thanks for the video, & yes, more!!

[@yvy0503]

WHAT A GREAT TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS!!!!! BLESS YOU! Would love to try and do this with my 9 year old niece. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@dragonboss560]

Can you do this other surfaces?

[@tiffanyjohnson2245]

Lowes is a great place to pick up color swatches and color combos

[@maryellenrichards391]

Really beautiful. Those bright colors just make me happy.

[@Caninecancersucksrocks]

Thank you SO much for doing your videos! I’ve always loved this technique and wanted to try it - I recently joined a rock-painting group here in my town and wanted to try dot mandala painting on them...thanks to your videos, and some practice on cardstock, I’m starting to make some super cute rocks for hiding around our town and they’re really popular with the people who are finding them ☺️ It’s super relaxing for me, and is making people smile & brightening their days...win-win!! 🙌👍

[@kjmcarl4257]

Excellent help for a beginner which is me. Thank you so much. Would love to see more like this.

[@lguajardo1]

Awesome tutorial. Just getting started..thanks.

[@ellenyu9556]

thank you for this tutorial! this is great! I'm going to try it. Just purchased all the supplies through your links.

[@LydiaMay]

Awesome! Have fun!

[@brigitteballard6473]

Thank you so much. I love your work and so happy you share all your tips along the way. Keep them coming.

[@lisathornhill570]

Thank you Lydia! Very helpful beginner lesson, now I’m excited to get started on this relaxing art!

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Really found this helpful and will give this another try. But will practice on canvas boards for a short spell first also. Thank you for this lovely tutorial and looking forward to watching more of your tutorials. Saving to watch again later also

[@Jenniwren55]

With lockdown from the coronavirus, I thought I would like to revisit some my abandoned craft projects and mandalas was 1 of them. I got so frustrated when I initially tried, and upon stumbling upon your tutorial I realise what I was doing wrong. I felt so stupid not being able to accomplish something that looked relatively simple, but your step by step technique walked me through. The first mistake I made was not drawing a frame and the second was not double dipping the dots if I needed to. Thanks a million. Now onwards and upwards🥰

[@cfrandre8319]

Thank you! Your work is so neat and you make it look like fun.

[@SummerStar57]

Just getting started with dotting so this was super helpful in showing the basics. Thanks !

[@auroraweiss9885]

You were right to call it a color swatch! When they're all hooked together it's called a fan deck. I love how you tell us not to be so hard on ourselves, maybe give yourself that same honor? ;)

[@reneeforsell9622]

I'm really interested in Mandala painting. This was an excellent video. I enjoyed it very much. Great job .

[@janiceobembe1076]

Thank you so much!! I am just starting art and crafts so....need all the teaching tutorials I can listen too. Thank you so much,you seem very relaxed as to teach and helps me even more try to do this. Blessings!

[@gingerjackson6787]

This is awesome. Going to give it a try! Thank you!

[@nanasartsyfartsycrafts2557]

I am so glad I found your channel. I’ve been wanting to try this art and have watched other videos but you give a better tutorial be far.now I’m a subscriber

[@tracyjames2046]

Thank you for all the very close details and camera work. As I experienced with many art mediums I am always on the lookout for good beginner tutorials to direct friends and others less experienced toward.Yours is quite good. No rushing, great close ups and the repetition a first timer finds calming and helpful. Mandala form requires patience, but once mastered the designs are only as limited as ones imagination. Thanks again for putting this up for us....

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you very much!

[@debbiecrile9950]

Love these dot Mandela’s. I am going to give it a try. Thank you

[@Angel-yl1ck]

This is very helpful. Thanks for showing such detail. I love this form of art. Your tutorials really inspire and help

[@sandydehon3218]

I love this tutoriAL - i WANT TO DO THIS AND WILL BE BACK FOR MORE!! Sandy

[@LydiaMay]

Have so much fun!

[@JEHomestead]

Beautiful Tutorial ❤️ I finally received my dotting tools and I’m going to try this!! Thanks for a great lesson. Hugs, Judy

[@lisafujinaka1096]

I love the pacing of your video. And your mixture of calmness and passion is inspiring. Thank you!

[@Windsingerful]

Thank you! That was very helpful - I’m just getting started with dotting, and your comment about it being for relaxation, no stress, nailed it for me!

[@Bagheera23608]

Wow. Excellent video. I love the emphasis on not expecting perfection. I've never done this and after watching this, I feel like I could maybe attempt this technique. I will be back for more!

[@LydiaMay]

Yes! So important not to expect perfection and to simply enjoy the process. Do give it a go. Let me know what you think! XOXO

[@ganeshmali8011]

Lydia its marvelous good job

[@bevmiddy]

Omg. Thank you so much for making it easy for us novices. Cant wait to try something more adventurous. Totally hooked already.😁😁

[@juliehomer3884]

Thank you so much for this video I’m a total beginner so this is so helpful as been practising and now I can see not going flat down 👍

[@PoesRaven1984]

There are a few names for those swatches or color indices I've heard a few names. The name I commonly use for them is a colorway. I don't know if that's specific to needle crafts or not (sewing, embroidery, etc.) Sorry I'm so late to the party by the way. Thanks for the great video!

[@SuperDeut4]

You, my dear, are an amazing excellent instructor. Thank you so much.

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you so very much. That made my day. XOXOX

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Great tutorial! Love your kind and patient teaching style. Thank you!

[@bluestarhealingangels9162]

This is so way cool always saw didn’t know it was that easy I love been looking for something different to do Ooo I can’t wait to try & keep going your right not perfect but it’s about the enjoyment Thank you to give new life to my art..thank you yes I joined your fb group!

[@shelleythompson-brock6412]

You had it right..it's a color swatch. You can find them in just about any hardware store or store that sells paints for interior and exterior use..Walmart, even. Here's an idea..use them to put tiny mandalas on, and they'll make great bookmarks, etc.

[@amyshepherd504]

I use paint swatch cards from the paint department at Lowe's or Home Depot. There are 4 to 5 color variations on a single color. You can just walk in and pick out a few to keep on hand.

[@CraftKrazy]

I need to try this! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@mrstenajmv]

Thanks for being so patient! Great tutorial...

[@koriander7156]

Thank you for this great beginner's tutorial! I will do this with my dementia care residents this weekend! You answered all the questions about what paints are best, different tools to use and methods. I've already base-painted and traced simple templates for them. We will all have fun and I think they'll be wowed at what they'd done!

[@LydiaMay]

Awesome! I would love to see!

[@artifice17]

Thank you so much ❤ for sharing this as I was having so much trouble with mandala😅...so Ur video really helped me❣️ thanks alot 😘I feel quie tip very difficult to use I don't why I thing cotton moves that's y my dots get messed up...can u help me with that....and 1 more thing which colour should I use...I m currently using poster paints

[@robinrowe8025]

Looks fun can't wait to get all the tools got the small ones. Now larger ones. You helped me a lot . Thanks

[@mindilawless2435]

That was a great tutorial Loved how you explained everything so well! Very helpful!!! Thank you!

[@cnslloyd]

So glad I found your video, just starting out and you showed/told me exactly what I was doing wrong with the dowels and I’m SO grateful!! Now I’m going to binge all your other videos. :) Keep making them please!!! I love the way you teach, so simple and easy to follow and your art is so beautiful.

[@LydiaMay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shwetasureka9578]

Though I m not a beginner anymore but this was a wonderful tutorial...a great service to humanity and perfect example of how you grow when you share....all hearts Lydia❤

[@LydiaMay]

Aww, I love this comment. Thank you, Shweta!

[@terrishiplett6107]

Just had to say this was an amazing video. Can’t wait to try in this time of craziness. Thanks

[@pepsi12748]

You are so AWESOME Lydia...Love my new stencil too

[@jonaeflure]

What a great tutorial! Had me a little confused when you used the first tool cause I didn't know you were using the opposite end of the crochet needle. This looks like it could be so relaxing to do. Pablo's a little cutie! I'd love to see a video of other kinds of tools or brushes you use.♡

[@LydiaMay]

Okay, thank you for your feedback! XOXO

[@thumbalinamom]

Thanks for being so thorough! I enjoyed your tutorial and am inspired.

[@claudettegulley4181]

I thank you for this tutorial! I'm just starting this craft and very intrigued. I've been trying to get all the supplies but have had a hard time finding everything. The crochet hooks have a a point at the end . IS THERE A SPECIAL NUMBER OF PAINTS THAT SHOULD BE USED? I would love more tutorials like this. Thank you for your time and I appreciate your help!!!

[@joanieoverman4527]

Claudette Gulle

[@LydiaMay]

You can find everything you need to get started in my Etsy shop. https:/www.etsy.com/shop/dottymandolly There is no special number of colors to use. Just all personal preference.

[@bitbatbot8115]

Lydia May .

[@IratePuffin]

Crochet hooks don’t have a point at the non-hook end.

[@stacielzuniga]

I have a lot of hooks and the ones that had a point on them, I took a couple of nail files made for acrylic nails and just filed it flat. I even did this with some aluminum hooks. I'm sure you could use sandpaper too but I didn't have any. The files worked just fine.

[@candydurnell2081]

I can't wait to get started!

[@cathybrown9268]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!!!

[@gratefulgirl6716]

Color Wheels are helpful too.😉

[@marciamorrow7149]

So you have used all your sizes in your dotting tools, then do you start out again with the small size and do it the same way?

[@isabellac5669]

That's another question I have too...? Does it matter if you're going small to larger, vice versa, or whatever fits the style?

[@ldyridr805]

I really appreciate your calming words! Great video!

[@lorettavalencia582]

Thank you! This is such a relaxing craft!

[@janedoe4358]

They’re called paint swatches and you can find them at any hardware store for free

[@RondaHenderson]

Great video, thank you for sharing your talent. Looking forward to more of your tutorials!

[@traceypurves9518]

Brilliant tutorial for a complete beginner. Many thanks 🙏❤️

[@annonthebeach]

Do those paints have a smell? My sister has chemical sensitivity and not tolerant of smells.

[@LydiaMay]

An odor like Elmers glue-ish is how I would put it.

[@Mixing-It-Up-with-Gigi]

Go to Pinterest and type in bird color pallettes

[@tonirosesmasden2893]

Love this video really really appreciate the time you took to explain and show us the materials needed . I learn better by seeing instead of reading. I will be looking for my paints and try looks like a interesting winter projet .

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Thank you, I tried this and I love doing it. Need to get some tools. All my crochet tools have round ends.

[@erin_ridley]

"color schemes" You can also look for color palettes.

[@AeonSaint]

You can find alot of those on Pinterest too.

[@michellegarcia3002]

Thank you now I see and understand I am ready to paint. God bless you

[@lesleykuhn8345]

I think you mean paint chips at the hardware stores in the paint department?

[@naturegirl2392]

Lesley Kuhn ;)

[@gillianstewart8787]

Thank you so much for this tutorial 😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Just starting out on my dotting journey so will be watching all of our videos 👏💖

[@jenacoker9472]

Great video! I just started getting into this art form and you give wonderful instructions I would love to see another video in further in depth on the mandala creations. Thank you so very very much! Your instruction will surely help me create more in the future!

[@Linz9011]

Were you trying to say a Color Palette? Sweet Willow Designs suggested colorpalettes.com for inspiration.

[@LydiaMay]

YES! THANK YOU! LOL

[@Linz9011]

Lydia May No problem :)

[@stephanascluny]

I like to use the Adobe color wheel color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel/

[@dorothyradley9391]

Kelly Richan thank you. The Adobe colour wheel is awesome. x

[@joannecarroll5504]

@Linz9011, that link doesn't work, it diverts to a painting contractor. (Edit - did a spot of Googling & apparently it should be colorpalettes.net Best wishes).

[@awakeinaz8598]

They're called paint chips.

[@berylharrington5828]

Can’t wait to start - I have done tole painting and canvas art with acrylic paint and now need something a little smaller to do and this fits the bill perfectly. Thank you!!

[@LydiaMay]

Have fun!

[@janetgordon4817]

Thank you!! That was really helpful! Will be watching more! :)

[@ajsingh5066]

Beautiful art Lydia , love to keep watching your videos !

[@kristynperry3936]

Lydia, you are FUN:) your very comprehensive, organized teaching style is relaxing; thank you for sharing your special skills and passion.

[@poweredbymoonlight9869]

My favorite background color to mandala art and other patternal abstract art.

[@veronicadudenhoefer3125]

First time I"ve ever seen this done , Thank you so much for posting such an informative video . I learned a lot and I think I can do it .