Monday, February 26, 2018

How to Paint Dot Mandalas #011 - Free and Easy Abstract

In this Mandala Dot Painting video you'll see how I took several colors from my table and created a free form abstract painting.  This painting is on a 5” x 5” canvas panel with a black chalk paint background.  It was such fun and so relaxing to just dot freely.  Use unique tools and dot painting techniques to create a colorful mandala dot painting to brighten up your home.  This would make a thoughtful handmade gift.

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Sweet Willow Designs Shop - https://www.amazon.com/shop/sweetwillowdesigns

Tools:

♥ Susan Bates Crystalites 12408 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2zFCPER

♥ Susan Bates Crystalites 12409 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2yAgx3W

♥ 5pc 2 Way Dotting Pen Tool Nail Art Tip Dot Paint Manicure kit - http://amzn.to/2iTQ9Ly

♥ Fiskars Fabric Circle Cutter - http://amzn.to/2sFvnY9

♥ Helix Angle and Circle Maker (36002) - http://amzn.to/2ERTh7P

♥ Paint Brushes - http://amzn.to/2yBmnSB

♥ Paint Palette - http://amzn.to/2z0cn9z

♥ Water Bucket

Materials:

Stretched Canvas 5” x 5” - http://amzn.to/2BS48g6

♥ DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - http://amzn.to/2hpnZb0
(search for color on the DecoArt page)
• Royal Fuchsia
• Bright Orange
• Purple Pizzaz
• Sapphire
• Bright Green
• Citron Green
• Carousel Pink
• Royal Fuchsia

♥ General Pencil 5582BP Charcoal White Pencils 2/Pkg-2B - http://amzn.to/2idnFgp

Cotton Swabs

Water

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Friday, February 23, 2018

How to Paint Dot Mandalas #006 - Desert Sunset Spiral and Color Inspiration

Hi All, I've published a new Mandala Dot Painting video tutorial that I hope you enjoy. In this spiral Mandala Dot Painting I was inspired by the Arizona Sonoran Desert which blooms from mid March - late April/May. Such a beautiful explosion of color in a somewhat hostile environment. Some of the cacti bloom with these beautiful fuchsia, yellow and orange colors. Of course, the sky is blue! And, there's a digital pattern if you would like more detailed graphics to follow.  I hope you enjoy this tutorial.


The digital pattern: https://sweetwillowdesigns.etsy.com Find all of the great products used at my shop - Sweet Willow Designs Shop - https://www.amazon.com/shop/sweetwill... Tools:  Susan Bates Crystalites 12408 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2zFCPER  Susan Bates Crystalites 12409 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2yAgx3W  5pc 2 Way Dotting Pen Tool Nail Art Tip Dot Paint Manicure kit - http://amzn.to/2iTQ9Ly  Fiskars Fabric Circle Cutter - http://amzn.to/2sFvnY9  Helix Angle and Circle Maker (36002) - http://amzn.to/2ERTh7P  Paint Brushes - http://amzn.to/2yBmnSB  Paint Palette - http://amzn.to/2z0cn9z  Water Bucket Materials: Stretched Canvas 10” x 10” - http://amzn.to/2EKbErT DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - http://amzn.to/2hpnZb0 (search for color on the DecoArt page) • Royal Fuchsia • Spiced Pumpkin • Cadmium Yellow • Splendid Gold • Desert Turquoise • Snow (Titanium) White General Pencil 5582BP Charcoal White Pencils 2/Pkg-2B - http://amzn.to/2idnFgp Cotton Swabs Water SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to my Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SweetWillow... SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillow... Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWil... Blog: http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspo... Disclosure: All opinions are my own. I participate in the Amazon Affiliate program. That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links posted on my videos. (At NO additional cost to you.) This allows me to bring you more videos! Thanks for supporting my channel and art work!

Thursday, February 8, 2018

How to Paint Dot Mandalas #010 - How to Prepare Your Canvas and Mark Gri...

In this tutorial you'll learn how to prepare you canvas with background paint and add grid lines with a variety of tools. Starting with a good foundation is essential to clean dotting! Joyful dotting!!!



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Helix Angle and Circle Maker (36002) -
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Dritz Quilting See-Thru Drafting Ruler -
http://amzn.to/2EPTbLl
Fiskars Fabric Circle Cutter -
http://amzn.to/2C6hSAi
Squeeze Condiment Bottles 16-Ounce With Red Cap Set -
http://amzn.to/2nNgBtK
Susan Bates Crystalites 12408 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set -
http://amzn.to/2zFCPER
Susan Bates Crystalites 12409 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set -
http://amzn.to/2yAgx3W
5pc 2 Way Dotting Pen Tool Nail Art Tip Dot Paint Manicure kit -
http://amzn.to/2iTQ9Ly
Paint Brushes -
http://amzn.to/2yBmnSB
Paint Palette -
http://amzn.to/2z0cn9z
Ruler
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How to Paint Dot Mandalas #009 - Micro Dot Spring Garden Heart Necklace

In this tutorial you'll learn how to paint a spring garden dot mandala Heart Necklace. You’ll also learn about different types of glue on bails, glue to use and how to apply the bail. Use unique tools and dot painting techniques to create a colorful spring garden mandala dot painted Heart that would be perfect as a magnet or the necklace in this project. This would make a thoughtful handmade gift.


Sweet Willow Designs Shop - https://www.amazon.com/shop/sweetwill...
Find great products for your projects in my shop or local craft/art stores.
Tools:
Susan Bates Crystalites 12408 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set -
http://amzn.to/2zFCPER
Susan Bates Crystalites 12409 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set -
http://amzn.to/2yAgx3W
5pc 2 Way Dotting Pen Tool Nail Art Tip Dot Paint Manicure kit -
http://amzn.to/2iTQ9Ly
Paint Brushes -
http://amzn.to/2yBmnSB
Paint Palette -
http://amzn.to/2z0cn9z
Ruler
Compass
Spray Bottle
Water Bucket
Materials:
Wood Hearts – 1.7” – from local store
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint -
http://amzn.to/2hpnZb0
(search for color on the DecoArt page)
NOTE: You don’t need to use Gloss Enamels. Any acrylic paint will work. I just had these on my table. 😊
DecoArt DASK267 Americana Gloss Enamels Trend Sample Pack -
http://amzn.to/2EaGAFO THIS SET INCLUDES ALL THE COLORS I USED EXCEPT THE FESTIVE GREEN. Good value for the price.
DecoArt Gloss Enamel Festive Green -
http://amzn.to/2nJkr72
GSHypo Cement -
http://amzn.to/2BMcXc3
Glue on Bails -
http://amzn.to/2C2OBqe NOTE: This is a package of 100 pieces, what’s nice is that there is a variety of colors/sizes/styles. However, you can find these in small packages at your local craft store.
General Pencil 5582BP Charcoal White Pencils 2/Pkg-2B -
http://amzn.to/2idnFgp
Sandpaper
Varathane polyurethane - Gloss
Cotton Swabs
Water
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How to Paint Dot Mandalas #008 - Micro Dot Heart Necklace

Hi All, In this tutorial you'll learn how to paint a dot mandala, spiral and random dots on 1.5” wood hearts for a sweet Valentine’s Day necklace. Use unique tools and dot painting techniques to create a one of a kind necklace. This would make a thoughtful handmade gift.


Sweet Willow Designs Shop - https://www.amazon.com/shop/sweetwill... Find great products for your projects in my shop or local craft/art stores. Tools: Wolf Tools Groovy Looping Pliers with Grooves, 5 Inches - http://amzn.to/2E5VSKW Wolf Tools Groovy Chain Nose Pliers, 5-3/4 Inches - http://amzn.to/2E8pFmg Susan Bates Crystalites 12408 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2zFCPER Susan Bates Crystalites 12409 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2yAgx3W 5pc 2 Way Dotting Pen Tool Nail Art Tip Dot Paint Manicure kit - http://amzn.to/2iTQ9Ly Paint Brushes - http://amzn.to/2yBmnSB Paint Palette - http://amzn.to/2z0cn9z Water Bucket Scissors Materials: Wood hearts – 1.5” – check out your local craft store or http://amzn.to/2EAkdGD . DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - http://amzn.to/2hpnZb0 (search for color on the DecoArt page) NOTE: I used Gloss Enamel but it’s not necessary. Use regular paint and add a gloss varnish. • Gloss Enamel True Red DAG129-30 - http://amzn.to/2BMOXRQ • Gloss Enamel White DAG01-30 - http://amzn.to/2DQspRN General Pencil 5582BP Charcoal White Pencils 2/Pkg-2B - http://amzn.to/2idnFgp Paper Cotton Swabs Water Jump rings - 9mm and 6mm Clasp Chain SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to my Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SweetWillow... SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillow... Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWil... Blog: http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspo... Disclosure: All opinions are my own. I participate in the Amazon Affiliate program. That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links posted on my videos. (At NO additional cost to you.) This allows me to bring you more videos! Thanks for supporting my channel and art work!

How to Paint Dot Mandalas #007 - Wine Glass

This beautiful dot mandala wine glass was such a great project. I think you'll love the finish of the paint and the overall colorful design. The glass is beautiful inside and out. You can use inexpensive dollar store glasses and turn them into works of art. Use unique tools and dot painting techniques to create a colorful mandala dot painted wine glass that would be perfect handmade gift or maybe just for yourself. Hope you enjoy.
I have a couple of mandala dot painting patterns in my Etsy shop if you would like to check them out. Click this link:
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Tools:
Susan Bates Crystalites 12408 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set -
http://amzn.to/2zFCPER
Susan Bates Crystalites 12409 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set -
http://amzn.to/2yAgx3W
5pc 2 Way Dotting Pen Tool Nail Art Tip Dot Paint Manicure kit -
http://amzn.to/2iTQ9Ly
Paint Brushes -
http://amzn.to/2yBmnSB
Paint Palette -
http://amzn.to/2z0cn9z
Ruler
Compass
Spray Bottle
Water Bucket
Materials:
Wine Glass
Alcohol
DecoArt Americana Gloss Acrylic Sampler -
http://amzn.to/2DGe6jH
• Purple Cow
• Lavender -
http://amzn.to/2FHtkpb
• White -
http://amzn.to/2DH8OEi
• Vivid Violet -
http://amzn.to/2Dl6UM5
• Calypso Blue -
http://amzn.to/2DnnYkw (wasn’t available individually on Amazon but this set includes Lavender and Calypso Blue as well as other colors you may love
• Festive Green -
http://amzn.to/2DhcUWZ
General Pencil 5582BP Charcoal White Pencils 2/Pkg-2B -
http://amzn.to/2idnFgp
Cotton Swabs
Water
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