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Hi Friend! In this video you will learn the very basics required for learning how to create a dot mandala painting. I guide you through the tools you will need, how to draw your guide marks, step-by-step how to create the design, how to wipe off the guide marks when you are finished and how to varnish/gloss your creation!
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*TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO*
Plaster Rock: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRockShopCo
FolkArt Outdoor Black Base Paint: amzn.to/3qdTp84
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[@vikkiprendergast2609]

Stunning. X

[@debdennis7853]

Love this tutorial! Many thanks.

[@callieh2936]

Big Thanks for ur time & teaching ❣️ Ur work is absolutely amazing 👏 ❣️

[@lorrinep1]

These turn out so beautiful. I think I can do this because this tutorial is perfect and easy to follow. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@purplecrochetmorewithdreen7974]

Thanks so much

[@annamarielewis7078]

I started with your paint. Hobby Lobby. 99 cents. So glad I did.

[@MichelleJ1822]

Gorgeous! Love the color palette!!

[@serenasterling4453]

So pretty! Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@leannreid5961]

You do beautiful work! Thank you for sharing!

[@user-kq7mx6yy2m]

Thank you for the detailed and accurate explanation😍🌺

[@DotMandala]

Tellement beau ! Merci pour vos conseils et pour ce tutoriel 🙏

[@chillin2150]

Luv this stone! I have such a hard time choosing colors but you chose the perfect ones!!

[@jjzjewelry]

Loved this tutorial💗thank you so much!

[@traceykeyes2199]

What a great tutorial, thank you for sharing your knowledge so simply. Beautiful work !!

[@kk7308]

Thank you for sharing!

[@1disneyana]

Great tutorial!Thanks!

[@ginacaballero9521]

I love the way you show us important tips and information needed to create beautiful mandalas. Thank you so much❤

[@akashaaradia856]

I needed this. Thank you ❤

[@dianaarmstrong2860]

Thanks for the easy to follow instructions and suggestions. Your voice is so soothing too 😊

[@annamarielewis7078]

Absolutely gorgeous work. I save these videos and watch them over and over to give me confidence.

[@chillin2150]

ty for the tutorial!!So pretty!!

[@jilliannickless9421]

Thank you so very very much.....

[@4614Maria]

Mi piace molto il risultato, e come hai spiegato questa lezione, grazie anche per i sottotitoli in italiano 😊

[@dianawiarda2222]

Thank you😊

[@seriouslyreal2693]

Ty for beginner tutorial. I’m sure it will help people like me. ❤️

[@thoughtfuldots]

You are so welcome!!

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

I love your techniques, i would like to ask how you get the General chalk pencil off, especially on canvas and rocks. I have found round pencils of soapstones. They can sharpen in a pencil sharpener, fit in a protractor and last forever. A damp Q-tip or a kneaded eraser works much better. The lines literally melt off. Hope you don’t mind the tip? You have inspired me to no end. Thanks!

[@kathybray7156]

And pretty

[@mahnazaamer8686]

👍❤️❤️

[@banash8029]

Hello Can I set the primary color in the background to a color other than black?

[@subasreeganesan9799]

How does it shine?? What colour do u use?? Please tell

[@aluvofart2]

How do these stand up outside? Do they fade or what?

[@lydiat5819]

If you happen to mess up, is it possible to peel off after drying ?

[@angelinagargano3940]

Hi, I am wondering if you could help me answer this question...I am using a white background for my next mandala and I can't seem to find a washable darker colored tool/pencil to draw my grid, I am looking for something with a fine tip...do you have any suggestions and possibly a brand you would suggest? I have been looking everywhere and can't seem to find anyone talking about this. Thanks for your time and help 🙂

[@thepalettecreations5153]

Hey! The mandala looked amazing. You make it look so easy. Could you please tell how to make those plaster rocks at home? The place where I live, they don’t really have natural stones and there’s literally no way for me to order. I’m broke 😢

[@thoughtfuldots]

I don’t make mine, I buy them from TheRockShopCo on Etsy!

[@1disneyana]

Happy Dotting Company is on KZbin. She has videos showing you how to make rocks. On Amazon she sells the molds and supplies for rock making.

[@bg8762]

Did you put anything on the qtip to remove the paint? I didn’t hear that part. I used metallic paint and it kinda smudged 😬

[@starrspoter]

when dotting if there are different brands of paint you like can you use them in the same design you are doing? like the stone you are now? like if you needed a colour one brand didnt have

[@thoughtfuldots]

Of course! You can use whatever you’d like ☺️

[@Giabaybee12]

How often do you wipe your tool off , I’m finding that if I don’t wipe it each time the dots are getting bigger than the one before.

[@kathleen7954]

Do you varnish your ornaments with triple thick also

[@thoughtfuldots]

I am not sure what you mean by ornaments? Like Christmas ornaments? I have never painted any.

[@Rose-zz1oe]

Beginner beginner here. Wouldn’t those paint pots with covers be better so paint doesn’t dry as your working because the paint is in smaller area? Probably have to add more frequently. Thoughts?

[@thoughtfuldots]

I only use the big paint pots for larger projects. This is so small that it goes quickly for me and therefore doesn’t need pots. You can if you want!

[@jujusmom1508]

Your extra large 12 inch stencil is sold out on your Etsy shop. How can I buy one?

[@thoughtfuldots]

You will have to wait for the re-stock :)

[@starrspoter]

i use deco art but to me the gold is really runny. some colours u use cant get no more

[@thoughtfuldots]

You can add a little bit of gel medium to thicken up runny paint! I like Liquitex brand ♥️