How To's: MANDALA DOTTING AND USING CIRCLE TEMPLATES

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Hey guys! So listen...I realize I'm getting a lot of heavy slack on the lighting in this video. Please keep in mind, I made this video over a year ago when I first started my channel, I was still exploring lighting and setting up and trying to perfect videos. It's not an easy task. So instead of picking out my flaws enjoy and appreciate the technique I share with you , for free! You can also opt to turn up the brightness on your phone if you are viewing from one, most phones are set to 50% brightness and if you bump it up you can definitely see it better. Just be kind guys ok.

[@lindalourens5731]

This was so informative. Thank you.

[@dianacrick5089]

Your voice is very soothing. Iyt was a great pleasure listening to your very clear instructions. I am new and you have given me the boost I needed. I love math!

[@daniellejames6820]

I just found her channel and agree! So very soothing :)

[@dslucher4844]

Marci! I am so happy to see you doing more tutorials. I have missed you! This was very helpful because I have never used my grids for circles, ovals, etc. despite having purchased them twice duh! I always love seeing new elements and new ideas for my Mandalas. Bless you sweetheart keep the videos coming because I will be watching!❤

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Hi Denise! Looking forward to seeing new projects you come up with!!

[@phoeniciaaltaire4269]

Thank you! I have been practicing some of these designs and it’s looking so beautiful! Wish I could send you a photo 😊

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You're Welcome! You can always tag me on facebook if you're on there. Im @PrintsandPaintsbymarcy :)

[@darlenemikkola5239]

I love seeing these designs and showing me how to use different techniques❤❤. Thank you❤❤

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You're very welcome! ❤️

[@kelcritcarroll]

Hi Marcy, I love your channel and you have opened my eyes as to some great ideas! Thank you!😊

[@Mahbubaartandcraft]

Thanks for your tutorial ☺️☺️

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

My pleasure 😊

[@Mahbubaartandcraft]

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[@guitarsandsuchetc]

Beautiful art the best

[@barrel1971]

Great video! Lovely little designs. Thank you for sharing 💞

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You’re welcome 😊

[@valerieoldham9094]

Thank you.. so informative.. I'm a beginner and appreciate your help!!!

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You are so welcome!

[@stephie640]

I have these and this is so helpful...thank you!

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You are so welcome!

[@tinamcelyea5972]

This is great video, all the ones I've been watching do the same thing, dots all over or a couple of other items but very blah...I will definitely be following you and I am purchasing black cardstock at Walmart, pretty good thickness as well. Thanks for the response.

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Awesome, well welcome Tina! Thanks for the follow. Reach out whenever you have a question. I'll be happy to help.

[@maryskorstad2785]

THANK YOU! I am learning so much from you. You are awesome😊💐

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You are so welcome! and Thank you!

[@terrytipton6463]

What great advice this is! Thank you so much!! ❤❤❤

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You are so welcome!

[@ronitkolet780]

Great video very helpful

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Thank you and for watching!

[@justine9980]

Extremely helpful

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Glad it helped 😊

[@aprillewis179]

Ty Darcy very helpful

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Happy to help!

[@brendacooper7944]

About how long does it take for the dots to dry. I know the larger ones with more paint would take longer. Also, could you dry with a heat gun. I know you couldn't hold close, or it would distort the dot.

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Hey Brenda! So acrylic paint usually dries rather quickly. matter of minutes. Unless you have rather large dots then i would suggest walking away and letting them air dry. Most of the time as I go around in the circular pattern of the mandala by the time I get back to the starting point they are starting to dry. You could try a heat gun but I don't think its necessary.

[@pratibha204]

Well explained tutorial....which white pencil u use? Also how u sharpen it so well

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Thank you!! I use a white watercolor pencil by Faber castell. Usually you can find them at hobby lobby stores if you're in the States. Watercolor sharpens way better than charcoal. 👍

[@dunhamja]

What is the best eraser for the white water color pencil?

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

@@dunhamja no need for erasers with watercolor pencils. All you need is a damp cloth or wet qtip. 👍

[@butternut4]

Thank you for a very helpful tutorial. A little more lighting would be great. Sometimes hard to see when the picture goes dark.

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

If you're watching this on your phone, try to up your brightness and your settings. I made this video a long time ago when I was first starting out, I didn't have all the proper equipment.

[@monicagonzalez988]

Por favor me puedes dar el link de donde compro la regla con diseño por favor.

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

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[@paulinechoate5974]

Thank you! I'm going to try implementing some of these design elements into one of my mandalas. I'm horrid at math. How do you determine spacing and size of circles on a layer? Is there a formula? Or just wing it? :-)

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Hi thank you! I usually factor in how many segments I choose to use and then lay these circle templates on those segments. I have a video explaining segments, check it out. 😊

[@sandradavis847]

Thanks.

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You're welcome

[@tinamcelyea5972]

What black paper do you feel is best to practice on?

[@tinamcelyea5972]

Which one is best or that you use?

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You could probably get away with just buying heavy black cardstock. The disks I used in this were cardboard but thicker than cardstock. I found them online for about the same price as cardstock..$5-7

[@sharmilasharmilee1508]

Thankyou so much.😊❤🙏

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You're welcome 😊

[@darshilkhimsuriya4311]

Thank you

[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

You're welcome

[@jenniferdowns9]

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[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

Thanks Jen! KZbin is supposed to automatically make chapters but they are slacking in that department. 👍

[@Zeeya0786]

Wow😮

[@mayduangiberson7883]

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[@printsandpaintsbymarcy]

I'm sorry I'm not sure what you mean?

[@elliem1235]

Can't see what you're doing. You need more light on what you're doing, please.

[@gladysmar1651]

Video con poca luz.😏