Beginner Mandala Tutorial- real time dotting step by step- by Susan Nelson

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Paint colours: (use what you have🥰)
DecoArt:
White
Bahama Blue
Wild Orchid
Purple Pizzazz
Craft smart :
Teal Sea
FolkArt:
Aqua Flash
Orchid Flash
Here are some links to items I used for this video. These are Canadian Links so you might need to just do a search for where you live.
Happy Dotting Company on Etsy :
The pointy tool and tool set are from Happy Dotting Company on Etsy.
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/12437...
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/12617...
Happy Dotting Company 3.7 inch mould : Art Stone Mold #2 plus Dome Template #2 silicone Happy Dotting Company by HappyDottingCompany on Etsy
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/80794...
I base coated my canvas with Liquitex Black Gesso available at most craft stores.
After the lines are cleaned off and the canvas is dry I coat the stone with DuraClear Glossy varnish.I get it at Michaels.
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[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Here is my PayPal if you wish to send me a thanks. Not required but always appreciated ❤ paypal.me/SusanNelsonCreations?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

[@dianaclang2190]

Hi Susan, I have been a long time admirer of your work. You get better every year. Question, Do you have the colors that Christina used on the Beaute Galleria stylus. I don’t have the color or size. I can’t seem to figure it out. Everyone seems to have a different size. You I feel I can trust with any question. Thank you to my favorite teacher. 😊

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

@@dianaclang2190 the colours she added to those tools I don’t remember as I just had to measure mine and it didn’t totally make sense. I think the website measurement was slightly off. My best advice is to …either. Have an XS,S,M, L , XL tool XS - 0.5 mm S - 1 mm M- 1.5 mm L- 2 mm XL -2.5 -3 mm I used a measuring stick and also an electronic calibrator just to double check my sizes. My new videos I’ll just say the mm size. Easier as everyone has different tools. Once you have been dotting for a while you will figure out pretty quickly what tool makes the size dot you want. Also remember just adding more or less paint can make a bigger or smaller dot.

[@tinarhoades3178]

Very pretty!! Thanks for the tip on using Glad Press and Seal on your paint palette. What a great idea! Like you, I try to prevent paint from going down the drain. Sometimes I use the plastic lids from milk/juice cartons to house the paints while I work. I then place the lids containing the paint--and a damp sponge--into a plastic, pie shaped, takeout container, which generally keeps the paint from drying out and I can use them for a couple of days. After I'm through with the lids, I toss them in the trash. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and creativity!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Your most welcome Tina ! Artists are always creating ideas to keep the paint fresh :-) good idea with the lids .

[@marieange2gaulejac102]

Merci beaucoup pour ce tutoriel pas à pas partagé avec générosité Il aborde toutes les problématiques que peut rencontrer une personne qui débute comme moi 🥰

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you very much , I appreciate the comment 🥰

[@lilliebumgardner3328]

This was the best and most informative and helpful video I’ve ever watched! You have a beautiful voice and I love the explanation of every tool and paints. Thank you so much from a true beginner!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you so much! I am so thankful you found this helpful 🥰

[@tigerlily62]

Lovely!..👏🏻👏🏻🎄🎄

[@denisehowie3716]

Thanks for this tutorial. I’ve been practicing making petals so they don’t look lopsided!! Watching you is so helpful. I love listening to you mulling things over out loud.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you so much for the nice comment. I am glad to hear I have been helpful 🥰 Happy Dotting

[@shawnedavis9598]

So pretty and very helpful. Thank you.

[@terrygaume]

Thank you for this post, I appreciate the detailed explanation…..now I need to measure and label my stylist tools.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Most manufactures have a list of their tool sizes in mm. Thanks so much and hope you have fun with dotting 🥰

[@daniellegordon5941]

Thanks very informative..

[@joycelittle8850]

Thank you so much for helping us beginners! I certainly appreciate it!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Oh your most welcome! I remember the struggle 🥰

[@bethwhealin6915]

You have a lovely voice….great teacher.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you! 😃

[@barbsdee3831]

I’m a beginner, in fact I haven’t started yet and the supplies are on their way! I found your tutorial really helpful in how to place the dots evenly, thank you. I live in the UK so my supplies have had to come from amazon and Etsy ❤

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Welcome to dotting , I am very sure you will enjoy it. Always here if you have questions

[@Bunefoo401]

Watched the whole thing in real time … very soothing, and on top of that, it was beautiful ❤❤❤

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you for watching Collette 🌸

[@kazeekins1]

A wonderful tutorial Susan . I did giggle at Winstons antics .. soo funny ! Thank you . Kay x

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Kay! He is a character ! 🥰

[@kathybray7156]

Beautiful

[@vichkovski]

so relaxing

[@flossycaines1270]

Always a pleasure to follow along with your tutorials Susan they are beautiful and inspirational! Good to see you back and hope your surgery was successful and that all is well with you. Take care and as always stay safe! Darlene

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Darlene for the kind words ❤️❤️❤️

[@bandungartcentre9523]

Beautiful artwork

[@suzannenorman9782]

Lovely tutorial for beginners, and all of us, actually 😊 thank you! And have a very happy new year 🥳

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Happy New Year Suzanne 🥰

[@eurekahavok]

This was a really helpful tutorial, thank you! ❤

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

I’m glad it helps 🥰

[@4kimtaylor]

Hi! What a beautiful mandala! I am really enjoying watching your videos. So relaxing. Where do you get the velour circles that you put on the stone when you’re finished?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you Kim! I ordered sheets from AliExpress and cut into the shapes I need. You can search also for felt with adhesive. Michaels in CA used to have them but no longer sell. That is why I looked at other options. The seller on AliExpress didn’t package very well and many of the sheets were crumpled at the edge. So I won’t recommend them.

[@sallien776]

Wonderful dot along video, Susan what brand of pouring medium did you use please?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you. It’s Liquitex pouring medium

[@jadinskadin4038]

Hello. Is this miss Susan that did the journey of the soul video with Ras Ian Nathaniel Dawkins and Sam zink?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Hi, you have the wrong Susan.

[@helenl292]

How do you clean up the chalk marks after you’re done?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Just a damp cloth. I use one that I would clean glasses with , no lint .

[@cristinapradas]

Hola, donde se puede comprar esa plantilla inicial, no encuentro ni en Amazon. Gracias ☺️

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Hi! The templates are from The Happy Dotting Company. They have a web page as well and also on Etsy.

[@cristinapradas]

Gracias . 😘🙏🌹🌹

[@beckykukoski8678]

Which size rock are you painting on?

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Hi! It’s right at the beginning what I use. 3.7 inch moulded stone. I also have the link if you want to make your own 😊 This project can be made on any size by increasing or decreasing your tool sizes.

[@beckykukoski8678]

I have various molds from Happy Dotting Co. Is this from mold #3?

[@cindypeacock3389]

Too long, but thank you.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Yes real time videos can be. There is a drop down you can change to increase the speed. The reality is that painting mandalas does take time.