Few materials are needed to create stunning, centring mandalas: just paper, pens and imagination. The practice of drawing and colouring a mandala is one that can be undertaken when you feel stressed, or even when you have a small period of spare time in which to relax and find your zen.
Table of Contents
Introduction 7
The history and meaning of the mandala 8
What is a Zendala’? 9
The symbolism of colours 10
Let’s get started: tips and materials 12
What drawing materials are required? 12
The variety of Zendalas: using the patterns in this book 13
Designing your own mandalas 14
Using compasses and a ruler 14
Paper-cutting 16
Line by line: the basic patterns 18
Filling the area: large patterns 20
Side note: geometric patterns 27
All over the place: scatter patterns 28
Fabulous eye-catchers: buttons and mini motifs 30
Decorative frames: band patterns 32
The magic of Zendalas 38
The harmonious circle 40
The classics 48
Plenty of variety: design options 54
A cultural journey 56
Time to sleep: dream-catchers 62
Floral inspiration 64
Seasons 70
Star shapes 72
A collection of patterns 74
Overview of patterns 78
Afterword 80
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