Mandala Zen Stones
In its simplest form, a mandala is a diagram or picture that is often geometric and symmetrical. Found in Hindu or Buddhist cultures, Mandala’s are often used as objects of meditation and prayer.
These stones bring a lovely calmness when painting them and are also a great reminder of calm when kept around your room. Use them as a paper weight for school work, as a worry stone to hold or keep simply to look at.
There are no particular rules and no right and wrong with art so go with what you feel.
You can also make a whole collection to keep and display or swap with friends.
SUPPLIES
Flat stones (like river rocks)
Paint
STEPS
Choose one base colour and paint the entire top surface of your rock. Let dry COMPLETELY!!
Go for gold and decorate your stones!
If you want to go one step further, you can glaze each stone with a gloss varnish. Otherwise, you can simply leave them as they are.
TIPS
Use the end of a paint brush, pen or chopstick to make the dots.
Choose your colours first before starting to make sure you’re happy with the look.
If you make a mistake, wait for it to dry then paint over.