Plaster Mandala Tile
Mandala art most often starts with a central geometric shape and then has geometric forms that radiate out of the central shape to form a symmetrical pattern. A Mandala is a beautiful and easy to make design that can be translated to many age levels. With young children you can talk about making a small shape in the center of a plate and then continuing a pattern until you reach the plates edges. With older children, you can discuss the ideas of symmetry and geometry to create a more detailed design.
Step 1. Gather your supplies.
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| Step 2. Begin by drawing a design on a foam plate with a pencil or ball-point pen. The design should start from a small image in the center and radiates out. |
| Step 3. Once the design is complete, mix your Plaster of Paris. For more information on mixing plaster click here. |
| Step 4. Plaster of Paris sets in 20-30 minutes but should sit overnight to dry completely. |
| Step 5. Once your plaster is dry, slowly remove it from the foam plate. |
| Step 6. Paint your Mandala with Acrylic Paint. |
| Step 7. Further decorate your mandala with Acrylic Jewels. |
 | Step 8. Finish your mandala by covering it with a clear gloss. Your mandala is now ready to display! |
