SPIKY Dot Mandala Sea Urchin TUTORIAL

Follow me deep into my latest obsession with dotted urchin mandalas! This video tutorial will show you how to make one for your collection using cones, applicators, and various dotting tools.
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| DOTTING TOOLS & STENCILS |
Paint Applicator Bottles 24 pc kit etsy.me/2YP2GHS
5" Flexible Divider Stencils etsy.me/2HpAyk2
Mandala Dotting Tool Kit etsy.me/2LDzFUG
Stylus Tool Set etsy.me/2JFBvHs
Silicone Dotting Tools etsy.me/2ygaaHg
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| PAINTS USED |
Handmade Modern Pistachio (Available at Target)
Handmade Modern Robin's Egg (Available at Target)
Golden Iridescent Gold (fine) amzn.to/2ZrBniy
Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic Titanium White
Arteza Heavy Body Acrylic Light Apricot amzn.to/324HI4W
FolkArt Dragonfly Glaze - Blue Green Gold
Martha Stewart Green Tint Opalescent Glaze amzn.to/2NvuwlD
Liquitex Pouring Medium amzn.to/31ZxHpO
Tulip Puff Paint
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MUSIC :
Royalty free music from Bensound
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[@pattysherman4650]

I appreciate your information on paint additives. No one emphasizes the importance of viscosity and texture in their tutorials like you do and you are spot on every time. I just got different mediums to try this! It is sooooo pretty!! 🤩

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thanks for watching! I’m so glad you like experimenting like I do. Paint consistency is everything isn’t it? Have fun 😊❤️🎨✨

[@themaddtatter6679]

You have the cutest sea urchin family ever! Love how your skills are improving and that you are sharing the experiences with us. 💗👍

[@TheDottingCenter]

The Madd Tatter thanks! It's a fun learning process. I'm happy I can share.

[@andioneill8270]

I have to agree with the lady who said this was the most beautiful rock she’s ever seen on a tutorial. What a treat to watch and to listen to. I’m so glad I got some new wood pebbles from you last week, I will definitely try this. AND I had no idea Target had paint!! So excited to go there tomorrow, lol! ♥️🎯 Thanks for another delightful video Rachel!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thanks Andi! I'm happy to share. Those wood pebbles are fantastic to paint, aren't they? Tag me when you finish I'd love to see what you made!

[@suecapra5005]

I prefer painting on flat canvases but you just made me want to start painting stones!!!

[@TheDottingCenter]

I'll be posting a bunch of stone paintings soon! Stay tuned : )

[@latesmithjones9321]

So unbelievablly beautiful. I love it. Thank you

[@aroundthehousewithcheryl]

Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing this information 😊

[@TheDottingCenter]

You’re welcome 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@rebecca-familyrich7764]

This is absolutely awesomely beautiful. Fantastic. Amazing I love the colors and the design and the glaze. TFS-Rebecca

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thanks Rebecca! That Martha glaze is really something.

[@veroniquecagle4296]

I love your video, thank you for sharing with us. I've been dotting for a couple of years now and I'm a bit OCD when it comes to perfection. This is a whole new technique that can help one let their hair down LOL. I'm working on a couple of sea urchins right now and now realize a more organic look can go a long way. YEAH!!!!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Hi Veronica! I love your comment! I, too, am a recovering perfectionist. I started having so much more fun when I started experimenting and stopped critiquing every dot. It’s such a head game isn’t it? I’m glad your letting go a bit. Especially with urchins! The dots on an urchin are perfectly imperfect. 😊💜💜💜

[@traceyt1571]

Love it! Loving the colours 💚🤍🧡🤍💛

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thanks! Sea urchin pastel colors. ❤️

[@virginiaholliday6952]

Very cool! You've convinced me to give it a shot. Thanks for posting this! I have 18 of the hand made modern paints from Target and I love them!!! The ladybug red is the best red I've ever used and I've been painting for over 40 years! So, yeah terrific sea urchin and nice color scheme.

[@TheDottingCenter]

Virginia Holliday yay! Please share when you're done. I'd love to see. Those Target paints are PERFECT aren't they? Thanks for watching 🤗

[@cheryllynnalston-morton9512]

FANTASTIC! !!!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Cheryllynn Alston-Morton thank you! 🤗✨👍

[@karensimons4153]

absolutely stunning!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you ❤️

[@susanhamilton3212]

Using two different glazes was a super touch and I wish we could see and feel your urchin in person! Paying such attention to the finishing touches makes a piece extra special. I can't wait to be able to order some of your flexible stencils, for stone shapes the rigid ones are so difficult. Thank you as always!

[@TheDottingCenter]

It's all about the tactile quality of this one. I even like the spiky bits. Super fun to make too. Thanks for watching Susan : )

[@louisehalfhide6263]

Absolutely beautiful - and soooo grateful to you for introducing me to Dragonfly Glaze - I love it!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Isn’t it the coolest?! Not too chunky and sparkly in the best way. Thanks for watching 💖

[@ritazwitser-bavre759]

Beautiful is the word!!!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thanks Rita! ❤️😊

[@samanthacrisp9421]

I am making this!!! Love it!🙂

[@TheDottingCenter]

Have fun!

[@tracimaselli2142]

Beautiful!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you so much Traci 😘❤️❤️❤️✨

[@sandydevilliers3401]

Brilliant!!!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you!

[@Geri412]

Lovely to think I have been trying for flat dots.

[@TheDottingCenter]

😅 Try puffy dots! The urchin design made me want to try them and now I want to use them all the time! Flat dots are still beautiful, though.

[@lucybeautifulmandala375]

Love this 💓

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you!

[@amandaschuh8774]

i grabbed a tube of heavy body liquitex at the craft store to do the peach dots..... sooo much fun! loving heavy body paint!!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Yes! Spiky dots are so touchable 😊 I’m glad you’re experimenting. So fun.

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

I love this Thanks for sharing

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thanks for watching Mayra! ❤️

[@tiffanylivingston2456]

amazing!!!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thanks Tiffany 😊💕

[@mazmain9248]

I love your sea Urchin, the colours are gorgeous. I have been doing Henna Art and have learnt to hold the cone closer to the tip to get more control, I don't know if this helps but it might be worth a go. Thank you so much for doing these tutorials for us they are fantastic.

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you for that tip! I’ve since fixed my cone problems with applicator bottles and there’s no going back 😆 I’m so glad you like the tutorials ❤️

[@terryrobertson520]

I got my puffy dots kit and I am working on this project now. I am so excited! Which of your KZbin videos use these tools?

[@TheDottingCenter]

I have a bunch coming up! Stay tuned 💝😊💗

[@Candeekissez]

This is the most beautiful dotted rock I have seen on KZbin to date. You really did a spectacular job. Have you ever thought about putting a resin over this? This had to take days if not weeks and I appreciate you sharing this with us.

[@TheDottingCenter]

Candeekissez omg that is so sweet of you 💞 Thank you. Drying time is a factor 😂 puffy dots take forever to dry. I don't trust resin with round objects so I may just leave it. Thanks for the comment. You made my day 🤗

[@suzyburke]

Love this project! I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Hi Suzanne! Have fun 😘

[@janice2866]

Absolutely stunning your colour palettes are excellent you’re so creative and I look forward to trying out dotting in the future. I’ve been looking into what sort of kit you would suggest for somebody beginning dotting who would like A little bit of tools plus your applicator bottle do you sell a full kit? I don’t want to go and buy a bunch of tools I don’t need that will end up sitting in my caddy. Oh BTW it’s great to see you trying out the cone

[@TheDottingCenter]

Here's my beginner kit: thedottingcenter.com/product/dot-mandala-painting-kit-dotting-tools-and-stencils-to-get-started-dotting/ and the bottle kit is here: thedottingcenter.com/product/paint-applicator-bottles-for-3d-dots-paint-bottle-set/ These are all the basic tools so you can try them out. If you love dotting (which, I mean, of course you will...) you can invest in some silicone tools and design stencils : )

[@TheDottingCenter]

"More glitter, more better"

[@helenbarnett1007]

I love this! I have stared one but there are so many products. Can’t find homemade modern acrylic paints here in NZ could I mix decoart paint with a gel to put in the cone?

[@TheDottingCenter]

You really just need a medium body acrylic paint. You can use your local brands. Add gel medium to thicken liquid acrylics or add pouring medium to thin heavy body acrylics to get the right consistency 👍✨

[@helenbarnett1007]

The Dotting Center thanks so much.

[@kaymoon7424]

OMG that is soooo amazingly beautiful and creative!!! I absolutely love it!! Do you sell the wood base? Do you think the spikes could scratch a child? I'm wondering about my 3 1/2 yr old autistic grandson. He loves the dotted dishes I create because of the tactical stimulation, if this wouldn't scratch him I think he would love love these!! I am just blown away by your creativity!! Love your soothing voice too! Thanks for sharing!! 💚

[@TheDottingCenter]

Hi Kay. Thank you! Yes I sell the wood base at The Dotting Center on Etsy. The spikes won't scratch a child. I have a 5 and 18mo and they both love to pet my urchins ; ) Your grandson will love these.

[@kaymoon7424]

@@TheDottingCenter Oh thank you so very much!!

[@helenbarnett1007]

Thank you I received the applicator bottles today, how do you clean them?

[@TheDottingCenter]

With water right after you use them. If you get clogs soak them in rubbing alcohol and use a pin to dislodge the plug. I’ll have a video coming soon to show all the details 😊

[@AMO.65]

Wow❣👋😘

[@TheDottingCenter]

Hi Andrea! Thank you 😊

[@kreymanewell1385]

I really like this idea I would love to try this. Do I have to use the silicone tools because I can't find them anywhere I live. Can you tell me where to get the silicone tools?

[@TheDottingCenter]

You can get them in my shop here: www.thedottingcenter.com Thank you 😊

[@mariaap6645]

Hi there Do you sell the dotting tool set for mandala outside of etsy? Love your work and tools 😊

[@TheDottingCenter]

Yes. Www.thedottingcenter.com

[@kathie8283]

Can you use your bottles for the puffy dots?

[@TheDottingCenter]

Yes, the bottles make puffy dots much easier 😊

[@lucylouise3696]

Instead of using that paper "piping bag" can you get the same result from using a squirt bottle with the same size tip?

[@lucylouise3696]

And why use that paper piping bag? Lol

[@TheDottingCenter]

Yes you can get a better result from the bottles! At this time I was testing out those mini piping bags but I couldn’t get consistent results. I discovered what the bottles could do after this project.😊

[@AnnieCarvalho]

Where do you get "wood pebbles?"

[@TheDottingCenter]

Hi Annie! They're back in stock here: bit.ly/3BrwmMh

[@queenloadie]

Why does my paint go flat?

[@TheDottingCenter]

You're probably using fluid paint and that will always dry flat.