You can make a mandala using simple materials you see every day. This is probably one of the most therapeutic crafts, which is ideal to help boost wellbeing. Create your Mandala with your little ones or let the grandparents have a go at creating a beautiful piece of art. Research shows that acts of creative expression and social interaction can improve health, both mentally and physically in our ageing community.
A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. In fact, “mandala” is a Sanskrit word that means “circle”. Mandalas generally have one identifiable centre point, from which emanates an array of symbols, shapes and forms.
In essence, mandalas represent the connection between our inner worlds and outer reality. Designing your own mandalas can be both inspirational and therapeutic.
You will need:
- 15 x 15cm canvas
- A pencil
- Lollipop sticks
- Toothpicks
- Glue
- Brushes (different sizes)
- Paint (black and different colours)
- Felt tip
- Round tray
Step 1:
Colour your canvas black
Step 2:
With a pencil, draw around a round tray for the outline of your art
Step 3:
Dot around the circle using lollipop sticks
Step 4:
Dip the glue lid in paint and use it to create circles on the inside
Step 5:
Use the brush to dot in between the circles that have been created by a glue lid
Step 6:
Use toothpicks to create intricate circles between the big circles
Step 7:
With a brush, paint over any bits that didn’t come out perfect and tidy up your mandala
Step 8:
Using a different brush, use the end of it to dot different colour circles
Step 9:
Use the lid of a felt tip to create 3D circles of various sizes
Step 10:
Repeat with lollipop sticks and toothpicks to create different colour and size circles all around the mandala
Research shows the acts of creative expression and social interaction can improve health, both mentally and physically in our ageing community. Visit our website to find out more about sessions for the elderly in your area and how they can benefit you and your family.
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