Easy Mandala Art Idea For Kids
This mandala art project is perfect for older children (8 years and up) and beginners. Create a simple or more intricate mandala design with our step-by-step instructions.
Print Tutorial
Equipment
- Water container
- Pencils
Supplies
- Tempera Cakes or Regular Tempera Paint
- Cardboard Circles or you could use paper plates
- Permanent Markers
- Optional: Paint Markers
Instructions
- Put a dot in the center of the circle.
- Divide the circle in half so your line touches the center of your mandala.
- Rotate the circle to draw in half again to make four equal parts.
- Rotate the circle again and draw in line.
- Rotate one more time to make 8 equal parts all touching the center dot.
- Draw a shape in one part of the pie (or pizza slice) and then repeat the shapes in all of the pieces in the same spot on all pieces.
- Repeat lines and shapes in the same spot on each piece until you have finished your design. Optional: You can outline with a black permanent marker,
- Use tempera cakes to paint your cardboard circle.
- Once dry, use makers to add extra details and designs.
Video
Notes
- You may want to practice working with tempera paints before painting your mandala.
- These drawings will be mostly symmetrical but not perfect. If you want ideal symmetry, you will need to use a compass and measure.
- You can modify any of these supplies to make this mandala art project work.
Cost: Less than $5