How to draw a mandala

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1 Take the mandala pattern. If you don't have one, then draw a circle on a blank piece of paper using a compass or something round (like a cup).

2 Find the center of your mandala. The center is usually marked on the template. If you used a compass, then the center is the compass hole on the paper. If you used a plate, then draw a vertical line from top to bottom and a horizontal line from left to right; the center will be where these lines intersect.

3 Try to keep the mandala symmetrical; so it will look good. Line your motifs along diagonal lines. Think of the compass with its various directions. These lines will already be marked on the mandala template. If you're drawing your own template, you'll need a ruler and protractor to draw some subtle 45 ° lines.As a result, you will have 8 lines. (You can just imagine these lines, but the drawing will not turn out as beautiful anymore.)

4 Using a pencil or marker, draw a small shape in the center of the circle. It can be a diamond, square, circle, or star. (These are your "motives".)

5 Draw another shape around the first. (You can change the colors at any time.)

6 Repeat this in a circle, always around your central motive.

7 Continue drawing new motifs in ever-expanding circles as you work your way towards the edge of your mandala. Simple motives include all geometric shapes, flowers, cones, spirals. You can draw any other shapes that you like, for example, butterflies, birds, dolphins, etc. Repeat some of your motives and add new ones as you go. Draw some shapes straight on the diagonal lines and multiple shapes between these lines to make a beautiful composition. This is especially important when you are heading towards the edge because there is more space between the lines.

8 Try to overlay motives on top of each other; this way you will get new and interesting shapes that will be in harmony with what you have already drawn. As you get closer to the edge, your motives can get bigger as more space appears. Then you can start positioning one shape inside the other, again creating more interesting shapes that way.

9 You might want to go back and paint something. This is good. Mandala is ready only when you yourself feel that she is ready.

10 If you drew with a pencil, you can scan or photocopy your mandala before coloring it in. This way you can always re-color it or give it to someone else to color it in.

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Much it is easier to draw a mandala if there is a good template and instructions! And it will turn out better.
After you have drawn your mandala, you can read itto achieve deep understanding and spiritual awareness.
You can draw the mandala with colored pencils / markers, or first sketch with a pencil and then color it.
Don't press too hard on the pencil. This way you can erase it if you do something wrong.
You can download the mandala pattern for free at the bottom of this page: http://www.wicca-spirituality.com/personal-mandala-starter-kit.html
The thinner the pictorial medium, the better your mandala will be. Colored wax crayons give a rougher look than felt-tip pens.