Recreate Mandala Flag on Paper
Create a mandala flag on paper using pencils, rulers, and paints; explore symmetry, pattern repetition, and color mixing while designing your artwork.
Step-by-step guide to Recreate Mandala Flag on Paper
Step 1
Place your paper landscape on a flat table so you have plenty of space to work.
Step 2
Use your ruler and pencil to lightly draw a rectangle in the middle of the paper to be your flag.
Step 3
Lightly mark the center point inside the rectangle with your pencil.
Step 4
Put your circular object with its edge on the center point and trace 3 to 5 concentric circles with your pencil.
Step 5
Use your ruler to draw 8 straight lines through the center so the circles are divided into equal segments.
Step 6
Sketch a simple shape like a petal or triangle in one segment of the innermost ring with your pencil.
Step 7
Copy that same shape into every segment of the innermost ring to make a repeating pattern.
Step 8
Sketch a different simple shape in one segment of the next ring with your pencil.
Step 9
Copy that new shape into every segment of the second ring to continue the repeating pattern.
Step 10
Put small amounts of each paint color you want to use onto your palette or paper plate.
Step 11
Mix two paint colors on the palette to create at least one new shade you like.
Step 12
Paint the innermost ring and its repeating shapes using one of your mixed colors.
Step 13
Wait for the painted ring to dry before you add more paint so colors do not smear.
Step 14
Paint the remaining rings and their repeating patterns using your other mixed colors and let each ring dry as needed.
Step 15
Share your finished mandala flag on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a ruler, circular object, or specific paints listed in the steps?
Use a straight-edged book or a cereal box edge instead of the ruler, a cup lid or tape-roll to trace concentric circles on the center point, and washable tempera or watercolor pans on your palette in place of heavier paints.
My 8 straight lines look uneven and my colors smeared—how can I fix that?
Lightly mark equal points around the rectangle and draw each straight line through the center with your ruler for even segments, and prevent smearing by waiting for each painted ring to dry completely before painting the next ring.
How can I adapt this mandala flag activity for different ages?
For younger children have an adult pre-draw the rectangle, center, and 3–4 thick rings so they can copy large repeating shapes with washable markers, while older kids can trace 3–5 concentric circles, use all 8 divisions, mix custom shades on the palette, and paint finer details.
What are some ways to enhance or personalize our finished mandala flag?
After mixing colors on your palette, add metallic or glitter paint to one ring, paint a name or personal symbol in the innermost ring, and photograph the finished flag to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about mandala art and symmetry
🌈 In painting, mixing two primary colors (red + yellow, red + blue, blue + yellow) makes the three common secondary colors: orange, purple, and green.
🔁 Radial symmetry repeats a design around a central point — if you draw one decorated wedge and rotate it, you can build a full mandala fast!
🕉️ The word "mandala" comes from Sanskrit and literally means "circle" — mandalas are often used as meditation aids in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
🧘 Tibetan monks sometimes spend days creating detailed sand mandalas and then sweep them away to remind everyone that everything changes.
📐 With a ruler and simple measurements you can divide a circle into equal slices to plan repeating patterns and keep your mandala-flag super symmetrical.
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