Requirement for mandala

Mandala is a circular abstract form of art that is made by a combination of several geometric patterns like floral patterns, lines, triangles, and many more. Now let us understand the basic requirements to learn mandala. As a beginner, you need the following items:

1. Base – Thick White or
   black paper
2. Measurement tools –
   Scale, Protractor, and compass. Apart from this, you can make paper
   stencils to mark the lines.
3. Drawing tools – Pencil,
   fineliner, or any colored or black pens. Make sure that your pen is smudge-free.
4. Painting tools – If you
   want your mandala monochromatic, you don’t need color but if you want a
   colored mandala then you can use watercolor or pastel color. Make sure to
   keep the background light if you want to draw the mandala design using
   black pens.

How to self learn mandala

Yes, mandalas can be self-learned with practice. Now as a beginner just start with making circles using a compass. Understand the measurement efficiently by using a scale and protractor. The thing that matters a lot in drawing a mandala is the measurement and the space that you need for each geometric design. Now let’s understand it step by step.

1. Take a thick white or
   black paper. The thick paper ensures less damage to your paper while using
   a compass.
2. If you want to keep it
   simple, then draw circles using a compass by increasing its length slowly
   in each circle. If you want to have a colorful mandala, use watercolor as
   a background wash then use a pencil to sketch the outlines.
3. Now use a scale and
   protractor to draw lines of equal size and distance. This ensures the
   mandala looks elegant
4. Now you can use a dark
   fineliner or pen to highlight the lines and finally use patterns to fill
   the mandala.

Practicing this step daily can make you make the perfect mandala in no time.