Sea Turtle Dot Mandala - Tutorial - Step by Step

Watch me paint this cute little Wooden Sea Turtle Dot Mandala step by step... it's a challenge painting objects that are not your traditional round shape but so much fun! Hopefully this will inspire you to think outside the square... or circle... and paint your own favourite animal, shape or design that you haven't tried before... just remember, there is no right or wrong, just enjoy the process...

Most of the paint featured on the body are made by me using mica powders mixed with pouring medium as a bit of an experiment... it is a bit messy though... there is mica everywhere! Under my nails, on my bench and in the sink... mmm... need to be careful next time... I was having too much fun!! Believe it or not I raided my soap making stash of mica powers and they worked a treat... little bit runny but still very effective! 3 of the mica powders are from Bath Bomb World... and colours were Aqua Marine, Olive and Jungle Juice... Think I should have added a bit more mica to thicken it a bit... Pigment may sink the next day when using pouring medium... just give it a gentls stir before use... I am on a mission now to find the perfect medium and mica blend to get a paint that is not too runny or not too thick... I would love any suggestions, hint or tips if you have tried this... I have a glass mulling tool on the way... stay tuned! The Gold featured on the shell is from Global called Antique Gold... the colour on the head an feet is called Black Grey from the Mont Marte Signature 12 pack... both of these paints were mixed with pouring medium and a bit of water... roughly a ratio of 1 part pouring medium 3 parts paint and water as need to get the right consistency...

UPDATE... I have experimented and mixed my mica powders with an Acrylic matt medium... and it was perfect! Did a little happy dance... I have yet to try gloss medium but the matt dried to a beautiful pearly metallic satin finish...
Start by mixing powder first with a small amount of water... only enough to turn it to a cream consistency... so powder is just dissolved then add the medium... this was a little bit thick so I added a touch of water to give the perfect consistency... don't add the power straight into the medium as it turned out lumpy... the mica did not blend nicely... dissolve it in a tiny bit of water first... a video showing this is coming soon... this is just what works for my particular powders and medium... you will need to experiment to get your desired results... It was no real measurements as brands may vary but roughly 1/4 - 1/3 of the mica mix and 3/4 - 2/3 of the medium... and adjusted with a bit of water... hope this helps... have fun!
UPDATE #2... I tried K Mart matt medium... its quite thin... you may need to add a gel medium to thicken this one slightly... makes me wonder if my original matt medium has thickened over time... mmm... I will keep you updated... I'm on the hunt for the perfect mix!

This little turtle measures 29.5cms x 24cms... The guidelines are drawn using a watercolour pencil... rings are 1cm apart... I pretty much make my designs up as I go along.. I never have a plan! That is the fun bit... I like a challenge... and yes, this little guy was definitely a challenge...

The Ball Stylus Dotting tools I am using in the video are from the McGill Paper Blossoms Tool Kit and the dotting rods are from Happy Dotting Company...

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