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In this video, I show the process from start to finish of how to create a dot mandala painting on a 12" wood board. I will show you what type of wood I use, how I find the center, draw guide marks, use guide marks, varnish my painting and more! This video is great for anyone who is ready to take the leap into larger dot mandala paintings. I know it can be intimidating at first, but with some practice this process becomes SO satisfying and joyful!
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Tools Used In This Video
Deco Art Americana Paint In the Colors:
Espresso
Mississippi Mud
Sable Brown
Desert Turquoise
Moody Blue
Peacock Teal
Deco Art Paint: amzn.to/3Jn2SBu & amzn.to/3wpRKjE
12" Wood Board: tinyurl.com/ms99e93k
FolkArt Multi-Surface Black Base Paint: amzn.to/3zmd3E3
Dotting Rods: amzn.to/3IrAb58
Nail Stylus Tools: amzn.to/3inhfd8
Jerry Q Detail Brush: amzn.to/3OU9Fo8
The XL compass I used in this video is currently sold out. But here is a similar one that is just slightly smaller. amzn.to/3d6QAly
Chalk Pencil: amzn.to/3CW6Oac
Mandala Stencil: amzn.to/3IlwTR2
Liquitex Matte Varnish Spray: amzn.to/3rGzYFA
Black Art Display Stand: tinyurl.com/yy8zxc62

[@thoughtfuldots]

Leave your video and/or color palette suggestions here ❤

[@aradhyapathak4164]

White with yellow please

[@tinarhoades3178]

Hmm--how about a different background color? I realize black is the standard, but maybe a deep red background with neutral dots, like black, gray(s) and white?

[@tinarhoades3178]

@@aradhyapathak4164 Be sure to check out Demi's "Mellow Yellow" video from July 31. Her finished piece is quite lovely and I think you'll be pleased with the color palette. :)

[@akshayav246]

Wonderfully done ... definitely gonna try this

[@clairelevasseur9434]

Vous êtes très talentueuse !!!😊 Bien le bonjour du Québec !!! 😊

[@joannapavel2803]

Wow, I enjoyed the whole process. What a beautiful creation. You are so talented.

[@denisesmelley8546]

I really like these colors. They are very soothing.

[@valdaeglite6960]

I like your color mix- gold and blue- super!

[@debbiesalay1839]

❤ I love all of your color choices. Beautiful work.

[@saykul90]

This is so soothing! Thank you! You have an amazing talent!

[@patti4070]

Absolutely beautiful and inspiring!

[@cah7767]

Love the colors. Very nice!

[@waynettemontgomery1724]

Demi thank you for doing the colors that I suggested. So very beautiful.

[@janmartens1613]

A new favorite! Reminds me of a ships wheel. I would love to see you do a beautiful pastel piece. You're work is amazing!

[@Willow_Thorn7]

Another beautiful creation Demi. 🙌🙌

[@hopestarlight3448]

Simply STUNNING!! Love it... I'm going to get dotting again as you have fired up my mojo again 😍 x

[@kathleenrobbins7544]

Very, very beautiful!

[@missdebra100]

Beautiful and thank you for sharing ! ❤❤❤

[@elizabethmara792]

Beautiful, beautiful & beautiful 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@aparnathaker]

Watching your videos are like therapy. I'm a so big fan of yours and you inspired me to try this art. Love from India ❤

[@elizabethmara792]

Lindas cores, elegantes. Apaixonente. Parabéns 👏👏👏👏

[@karenburke6298]

Beautiful, thank you!

[@tigerlily62]

Stunning! 👏🏻👏🏻😍😍

[@paigesmith3200]

Have you tried using press and seal to cover the palette? That’s what I use to cover the paint and it helps to prevent it from drying out when you’re not using the paints 🧡🧡🧡

[@suwarnabhawar2232]

Just wow.. love the colour combinations

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you!!!

[@gloriastacy3929]

Very beautiful Demi...thank you for sharing your talent with the world

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabethcalvo4652]

Beautiful work YOU Are amazing THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@tinarhoades3178]

That is absolutely STUNNING!! Beautiful piece of artwork, young lady!

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you so much Tina!!! ❤️❤️

[@mizanrahman8399]

lovely and thanks

[@drshaliniiyer4141]

Absolutely gorgeous 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼i love watching you paint. Crystal clear thought process and very meticulous 😍👌🏼

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️

[@ingridchuecos8566]

Hermoso gracias!

[@EducationandReview14]

Woww ..these is so beautiful, Will surely Try once I learn the basics

[@kpoppaen8751]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing! Oh, the way I find the center on not exact circles, I put my mandala dot stencil in the middle and eyeball the edges and in 5 sec or so, I got it. Can't wait for more of your videos! ♥

[@thoughtfuldots]

Yesss I really like that way too!!

[@callieh2936]

O my goodness girl love love the colors the design Awesome ❣️Increidible talent❤️ Thanks so much for this tutorial 😊 I love watching u paint 😍 Thank U for ur time & teaching 🤗🕊

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you so much Callie ❤️❤️

[@Kira_Novik]

Великолепное блюдечко! 👍

[@seriouslyreal2693]

Sooo beautiful ❤️

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you!

[@blackcatstudio4506]

I can't even express how beautiful this is just WOW . What KIND OF MANDALA would you recommend for a complete beginner ?

[@mahnazaamer8686]

Osm ❤️

[@estherramirez1095]

Beautiful 🎉

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you!

[@carmenb1849]

Obrigada aquilo que não vejo não tem com assistir e dar Like!

[@cathymartin3379]

Thank you for this video. I was surprised you don't use a turntable or lazy Susan to draw your circles! I couldn't manage without one LOL.

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Wow!!! How are you doing these so fast? Lol Love your recent videos ❤️

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you!! I wanted to commit myself to doing a video a day for at least 2 weeks so it’s been non-stop recording & editing 😅

[@deniseakselrod271]

That’s beautiful!! I really like all the tips you give to help staying symmetrical. Do you ever have a problem getting off the chalk pencil guidelines, on multi-surface paint background?

[@anastasiasutula_artist]

It's beautiful! where we can find this stencil?

[@user-od6ej5yw7y]

Where do I get a big compass like you have?

[@mphotographer8400]

Oh Demi, this is so awesome! I have been using paint pens for my line painting but I would like to try a brush so thanks for the recommendation of what kind of brushes to buy. Your tutorial videos are so much fun and this design is gorgeous 🥰. Thanks for sharing!

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you!! I hope you love the brushes!!

[@lauravalenzuela6829]

Hola soy de buenos aires quería saber si venden los palitos de puntillismo

[@carmenb1849]

Por favor! Aproxima mais a câmara! Obrigada!

[@shub_mandala_vibes5659]

Omg!!!! Breath taking!!! I m ur discipline....learning ( not copying) a lot from you mam🙏..... Can I try the same and post it on inst( giving credit to you ofcourse😬)...but I don't have any of those varity brown colors🙄...but sure will try with mix n Match...Can I?

[@thoughtfuldots]

Yes of course ❤️ have fun!!!

[@waynettemontgomery1724]

Demi I just bought the brushes you used in this video could you tell me what size brush you used so I can practice with it. Thank you

[@thoughtfuldots]

Hello! I go back and forth between #0, #2 & the #5/0. I would recommend playing with them and seeing which ones you like best!

[@floriferrer147]

Me da mucha pena no poder enterarme de tus explicaciones,habría alguna forma de que los subtítulos fueran en español, por favor gracias saludos desde Sevilla España

[@carmenb1849]

Por favor! É preciso aproximar mais a Câmera.

[@basaraprecurefan9448]

I would to see the seven color palettes in seven woodboards (each one woodboard have one color palette and 12 inches each): 1. Reds (Red & Maroon) as Main Colors, Pinks (Pink & Magenta), Purples (Purple & Lavender) and Whites (White & Light Cyan) as Sub Colors 2. Oranges (Orange & Amber) as Main Colors, Reds (Red & Coral) and Blues (Blue & Skyblue) as Sub Colors 3. Greens (Green & Limegreen) as Main Colors, Oranges (Orange & Amber) and Blues (Blue & Skyblue) as Sub Colors 4. Blues (Blue & Skyblue) as Main Colors, Reds (Red & Coral) and Pinks (Pink & Magenta) as Sub Colors 5. Purples (Purple & Lavender) as Main Colors, Oranges (Orange & Amber) and Pinks (Pink & Magenta) as Sub Colors 6. Yellows (Yellow & Ochre) as Main Colors, Whites (White & Ivory), Reds (Red & Coral), Greens (Green & Limegreen) and Purples (Purple & Lavender) as Sub Colors 7. Whites (White & Silver) as Main Colors, Reds (Red & Maroon), Yellows (Yellow & Amber), Pinks (Pink & Magenta) and Blues (Blue & Skyblue) as Sub Colors Dictionary Maroon: Deep Red, Coral: Light Red, Amber: Yellow Orange, Ochre: Brownish Yellow, Ivory: Light Yellow, Limegreen: Yellow Green, Cyan: Bluish Green, Skyblue: Light Blue, Lavender: Light Purple, Magenta: Deep Pink, Silver: Light Grey

[@drshaliniiyer4141]

Thankyou for that superb color palette idea ❤️

[@basaraprecurefan9448]

@@drshaliniiyer4141 You're welcome.

[@thoughtfuldots]

Yes! So detailed love it❤️

[@JoanaOliveira52]

Hi, loved this mandala's color choice. Your work is very beautiful. Can you please tell me what kind of paint did you use? Thank u

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you! Paints are linked in the description of the video ♥️

[@JoanaOliveira52]

@@thoughtfuldots thank u 😁

[@priyankachhajer5549]

Wat clrs u hv used, pls share d names of colors in d discription. It will b vry helpful for us. Amazing wrk

[@thoughtfuldots]

They are provided in the description.

[@annalee5017]

I really want a compas like yours. I have the smaller one from your link, but it is a lot smaller. Do you have a link for the large one?

[@thoughtfuldots]

Looks like the 12” is back in stock! amzn.to/3KZ5hCH

[@jfaysal1971]

How do you get your paint palette so clean???

[@thoughtfuldots]

I think this was a brand new one 😋

[@reemabhosale5932]

Have u used primer before painting the base black?

[@thoughtfuldots]

I have not

[@hanuprasaanth]

May I know how long did it takes to dry?

[@thoughtfuldots]

The paint dries as I go. It dries pretty quickly. It took me about 3 hours to paint this and the whole thing was completely dry about an hour or 2 after finishing ❤️

[@joelmasilva5405]

where did you buy this compass?

[@thoughtfuldots]

It’s linked in the description of the video 😊

[@mrhimanshu751]

Hey ..Can we make same type of designs and upload on social media by learning from your channel..Any copyright issue???

[@thoughtfuldots]

I’m not sure exactly what you mean. If you use the design on social media just make sure to give credit and tag me

[@eddiesmelt4811]

Can anyone tell me why all of my chalk pencils break when I try to sharpen them, it’s driving me crazy, thanks Kerrie 😢

[@thoughtfuldots]

Mine did too until I got a different sharpener!!

[@Kira_Novik]

Паутина, и капли росы, повисшие на этой паутине. Заметила, что все мастера, отчего-то, используют палитру-хризантему. Хотя вы явно не по японски говорите.

[@kathybray7156]

Vrartigyl

[@banash8029]

Keep talking ,please. I prefere your voice than music😊