How to make a SWOOSH! Full Beginner's Guide

[@shirleyveale1104]

I have watched many of KZbins tutorials on Dot painting but You Jadel are the QUEEN of them all. You detail left me without having to ask question because you explained well and in detail. I am 76 yrs and trying to adapt to the changes that just keep on coming. I am now on the Top of your FAN LIST. I wish we had met sooner. Only Dotting since Covid. I will be watching from this point on any and everthing JaDel. I am your Australian Fan. ❤👏👏👏

[@JaDeLRocks]

Wow, thank you Shirley🤗 I’m so glad you’re here!! You just made my day!!!! Let me know if you need anything. I really appreciate the encouragement ♥️♥️♥️

[@timeenuf4200]

Great video as always. FYI - I work in a major craft store and have noted customers twisting the sealed bottles open because they think they can get a better idea of the color. If we're lucky they put the lid back on tight so it doesn't dry out. You never really know if the bottle has been opened or not. The stores will also pull older paint forward and put newer paint in the back. I always pull from the back.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Omg that’s so good to know.. Thank you ♥️ We may never know but the odds just got better 🤗♥️♥️♥️

[@denisehowie3716]

I’ve always said you were the Queen of swooshes. This video confirms it. You make it look so darn easy. 🥰

[@JaDeLRocks]

🤗 You’re too kind ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you ♥️

[@debstone4062]

Your tutorials have taught me the most. Consistency of paint and so much more ❤🇦🇺❤️ thank you

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awww, Thank you so much for that. ♥️🤗 thanks for saying do Deb😊😊😊😊

[@fionacoetzee3301]

I have struggled with these swooshes and your explanations and video has been super helpful. Consistency has been my problem and I never could understand what the problem was. I have done many mandalas but avoid the swooshes even though they look so good on other people's work. I am scared to use them and mess up my work. As you said, practice is key and that is what I have not done but will do so. Thank you. Fiona - South Africa

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh Fiona I’m so glad this helps if even just a little. Sometimes it’s maddening trying to find the problem when the problem keeps changing. I struggled for answers so bad. I’m really hoping this helps a lot of people. All the way to South Africa?!?! That’s just amazing. Thanks for the support ♥️♥️♥️

[@DebbieBrock16]

Great tutorial!! I have been wondering how to thin properly. 😊

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awesome… I started out just thinning my paint with water. I got so many comments about how I was ruining my artwork. I’m still not sure I agree with those comments, but I tried this product and I just love what it does. It’s still mostly water 😉 You just gotta practice with your own consistency and see what works best for you then it’s smooth sailing.

[@LisaLowry-tv8so]

Thank you, great information!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awesome… I really do hope it helps. ♥️♥️♥️

[@vsby2167]

Fabuloso! Only ever learned with a brush and I like my dotting tools sometimes better. Thank you 😃

[@JaDeLRocks]

See? I could really learn to use a brush more. I just never knew that was a thing until this year. What’s bad is I love painting one stroke flower petals… totally swooshes and it never even occurred to me. 😂😂😂

[@zyiasusie7937]

There is a woman who really caught on teaching it around the world. Would you like to know who?

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@zyiasusie7937 I would love to know. I see Thoughtful Dots is really amazing with a brush and Susan Nelson. Ive spent all my time on the fine line brush…. I should expand my horizons eh? I just always thought that mandala art was special because you don’t use brushes. Maybe I should open my mind. I mean… I’m using a tiny brush ♥️ what’s the difference I suppose.

[@barbaratimmerman919]

You make it look so easy. Thanks.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ 😊

[@artistic_spaz3724]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I found it to be entertaining and informative, and it kept me engaged right to the end! Would love to see this style video featuring your brush work next!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh you called me out!! I’ve been thinking the same thing. I might try it sometime but I’m still feeling like there’s more for me to learn on that one. I think I have that imposter syndrome they talk about. I, in no way, feel like a pro. But maybe if I look at it like I did this one? “I’m no pro but let me share what I’ve learned so far” might work. Let me think about that one a hot minute 😂😂😂 Thank you ♥️ I need the push sometimes 🤗

[@yakkyuu12]

Fantastic, thank you so much! That was so inspiring! I learned a lot!!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awesome 😎 Thank you too ♥️🤗♥️

[@JenaHuffman]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you 💜💙💜

[@JaDeLRocks]

You are so welcome! I was really trying to help with this one. I would have loved this when I was looking. I’m going to be doing more like it.

[@puffnstuff7133]

OMG I am suffering so badly with paint envy!!! lol I am still working on paint consistency. Very informative. thanks

[@JaDeLRocks]

It’s a bugger to work out. For a long time using that flow aid I really couldn’t tell the difference. But I slowly started to understand what it did and honestly you just have to use it in practice. Eventually, you kind of get it.

[@tanabennett831]

I’ve learned more from your videos than anyone else that dots on KZbin… You have great tips and you explain everything clearly.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you Tana.. that really means a lot to me. Thank you for saying so 🤗🤗🤗

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Excellent video JaDel❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh Thank you ♥️ That means a lot 😊😊😊

[@anacristinacristino432]

Hello from Portugal 😊...love this vídeo👀🌈🙏

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you! 🤗 I was really hoping it would help.

[@webster603]

Thank you for this great tutorial!! It helped me so much!

[@JaDeLRocks]

I am so glad it helped. Thank you for watching ♥️🤗♥️

[@CC-wn1tc]

I've been avoiding these shapes b/c I could not get them consistent! This is SO helpful, thank you!

[@JaDeLRocks]

You're so welcome! I’m tickled at the positive response I’m getting. ♥️♥️♥️

[@marie-lynrichard4363]

Thank you for a super video, I am now fired up to do dot painting. I have done it before, I have not done it for quite a while. Thanks again for this lesson.

[@JaDeLRocks]

You can do it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dleigh4534]

Great tutorial, very helpful. Thanks.😊

[@JaDeLRocks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you ♥️

[@kellyandrews9553]

THANK YOU for this video. I am new to this and your video here taught me so much. You are really an excellent teacher who doesn't waste time. I appreciate that because i want to put the paint to the surface as soon as possible!😂 You have a new loyal follower. ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Woooooo hooooooo! Thank you bunches!!! If you need anything just holler. I’m typically not too far away 😉 ☕️☕️

[@Pcaughey]

That helped a lot! I practiced swipes and they looked like golf tees, so now I know what I’m doing wrong. Thank you ❤️

[@JaDeLRocks]

LOL, four!!! I can so relate to that!!! Good luck.. 🤞🏻 Thank you ♥️

[@pamholbrook2880]

I love your videos! Your explanations of colours and tool sizes are perfect for me ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

I'm so glad! I work really hard to make a video I’d want to see. It’s so rewarding to get comments like this… Thank you ♥️

[@marystribling3104]

Thanks so much, great tutorial 😀!! ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

You are so welcome! Glad it helped, Thank you ♥️

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

This is one of the things that i could never get right and in fact i eneded up giving up on doing anything dotting at all. Watching this has now renewed my want to try again . For me also it was the amount of paint on my brush or stylus thats was also causeing me problems .Thankyou soo much for doing this. FInding the right paint here in australia can be a little tricky and with the paint consistancy etc. Hearing you actualyl go thru the paint is soo much more easier now . THANKYOU soo much for doing this. Much love and another HUGE australian fan

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh Selene Thank you ♥️ This is exactly what I was trying to accomplish with this video. I’m so happy. Let me know how it works out. If I can help I will 🤗🤗🤗

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

@@JaDeLRocks I will let you know how it goes for sure

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@SelenesCreationsByTheSea 🤗🤗🤗♥️ Good luck.. 🤞🏻

[@cristinacosta3193]

Great tips! Thank you so much 🙏❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Anytime!! Thank you ♥️

[@dcinkc58]

Finally, an excellent tutorial to help me master my arch nemesis, The Swoop! Best one on swooshes I’ve seen on KZbin! Thank you so much!! Just have one question about your ball tools. If you are using the tools from the Amazon link you provided (I use the same ones)the pink tool is actually the .8 mm and the yellow one is the 1 mm. I think you have it switched in this video. Am I right on that?

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ no.. you are right but mine are swapped. My yellow is the little and pink next. I ordered these years ago. I just ordered 10 new sets and noticed my yellow tool isn’t so small anymore 😂 But.. I don’t feel like the pink is any smaller either? I’m going to sit down with it and figure it out. But in the videos just go by the sizes.. not the colors. It really does vary. My yellow has always been .8. But you’re not crazy judging by this order I just got 😂

[@MesmerEyes2]

You are amazing! All of your tutorials share your knowledge and enthusiasm making it easier for others to enjoy the art.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awww, Thank you so much for that. ♥️🤗

[@carolynhernandez7044]

This is truly the best tutorial about swooshing ever. Thank you so much❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Wow, thank you! That’s awesome you think so!! I was crossing my fingers that I wasn’t the only one looking for this info. I appreciate you 😊

[@elianaluza1712]

I love the way you share your knowledge. Thank you again and again.😘

[@JaDeLRocks]

You are so welcome! Thank you for saying. I hope it helps ♥️♥️♥️

[@paulaliberty2082]

Soooo impressed with you!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww♥️ Thank you ♥️

[@roz7620]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️

[@candychalidis807]

This is something I needed to learn, thank you

[@JaDeLRocks]

You're so welcome! 😉 Thank you ♥️

[@isasala9111]

Absolutely useful video. Thank you so much. Greetings from Spain ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

You're so welcome! Hello from so far away!!! How cool is that 😎♥️☕️

[@isasala9111]

@@JaDeLRocks 😍😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@frangoodrich8243]

awesome, thank you Your such a great teacher ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ 😊😊☕️

[@artattack8080]

Thank you fabulous video!

[@JaDeLRocks]

You are so welcome 🤗 Thank you ♥️

[@kag3723]

Thank you so so much this was the most helpful video I ever watched💜

[@JaDeLRocks]

That makes my day ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you ♥️

[@DznyKyd]

Excellent tutorial! So much information, thank you!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Glad it was helpful! That makes my day 🤗 Thank you ♥️

[@leslieb5789]

Great video!! Thank you!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ 😊☕️

[@katekatrededfvvm2090]

Awesome! Glad I saw this. Paint consistency is king!

[@JaDeLRocks]

No doubt! Thank you ♥️

[@barbbazzocchi8942]

Excellent!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Many thanks! 😊

[@terrygaume]

Thank you! Excellent information.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awesome, I hope it helps ♥️

[@cristinapradas]

Que 😊bonitas las flores ¡!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks Cristina 🤍

[@cristinapradas]

🧚🙏👏👏💯🫂😘​@@JaDeLRocks

[@AngiDault]

Great video! Thank you! I am trying to find a good craft to do on our girls getaway. This looks so complicated! Was hoping to do a drinking glass with dot art but I have so many questions!

[@JaDeLRocks]

You can do it! Check out my 2 beginners videos. You can make these as simple or as elaborate as you want.

[@AngiDault]

@@JaDeLRocks thank you!!!

[@monica4141]

I thank you for explaining! Can you tell me what to use for paint that is too runny? Ive got a lot of those…

[@JaDeLRocks]

You can try liquitex heavy gel. I think it’s listed on my website www.jadelrocks.com on the art desk. Curious what brand is too runny…. I’d probably love it!!!

[@lesleyhenshaw2878]

Thank you for this great tutorial, it’s explained so much. I don’t have many tools for dotting, could I use pen and pencil ends to practice, until I can get some x❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

You can totally use the eraser end of the pencil as a dotting rod, and you could use a toothpick for a tiny stylus. That should get ya until you can get a set. The stylus set is linked in the description and I think it’s really inexpensive ♥️

[@sallien776]

Thank you for this tutorial, on the bottom row of your sheet you swoosh the different colours right next to each other, what stops them from running into each other? Thanks x

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ Nothing stops them… I’ve done this so many times and it’s just fun. I think it’s magic. They might be wonky if one was thinner than the other or something. One day I tried it and I’ve loved it since…. How To Make A Swirly Swoosh Mandala Dot Art Rock Painting Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpeUnXiJgLynosk

[@brianbassett4379]

I think these are two examples: one is the shoosh, and the other is more accurately described as the dab and pull/push method. A *_swoosh_* is all in one motion: drop a dot, load the ball, add it to the original drop, and swoosh, pull... or push.

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@brianbassett4379 wonderful feedback.. Thank you ♥️

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@brianbassett4379 hey Brian… does this mean I can tell my kids that their mom knows how to dab? LOL, 🕺

[@sharonkayboone7043]

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[@JaDeLRocks]

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[@PEACEKEEPER-mm3js]

" slow making everything easy " So interesting

[@JaDeLRocks]

♥️ Thank you ♥️

[@ArtDreamPainting]

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[@JaDeLRocks]

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