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Jul 01, 2011, 02:34 AM
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Anyone here heard of a mandala?
"The word "mandala" is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to mean "circle," a mandala is far more than a simple shape. It represents wholeness, and can be seen as a model for the organizational structure of life itself--a cosmic diagram that reminds us of our relation to the infinite, the world that extends both beyond and within our bodies and minds." (taken from http://www.mandalaproject.org/What/Index.html) In the psych ward, the nurses gave them to us to color, it was really fun and relaxing. Well, I have decided to actually design my own and tonight I made 5 of them. Let me know if you like them and if you would like me to make more. 
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#2
Jul 01, 2011, 02:55 AM
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Hello, krisakira. You have a talent. The mandalas are all nicely done. I like the intricacy of the third one.
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Jul 01, 2011, 04:03 AM
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I used to colour mandalas in - printed off the internet. I even shared a few of the finished products here.
It is a fine and relaxing thing to do. I like yours very much.
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Jul 01, 2011, 05:23 AM
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Beautiful stuff Krisakira. I find mandalas very relaxing
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Jul 01, 2011, 07:15 AM
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C o o l n e s s ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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Jul 01, 2011, 08:05 AM
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They're lovely!
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Jul 01, 2011, 08:39 AM
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You're so talented, they're great! I love to color them in too, I have a bunch printed off the Internet. I too got hooked on them in the hospital.
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Jul 01, 2011, 08:48 AM
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Krisakira
Wow, these are wonderful. I am glad you pointed this out, I didn't know about this but I have always loved curves and circles. I had known about dream catchers but not this. And I can see how coloring one could be very relaxing to the mind. I love all the ones you have made but I do agree with the Byz about the third one being my faviorite. I wonder if these designs could be printed onto fabric as a twal or colored as well and then made into throw pillows, wouldn't that be nice? Nice work, thank you for sharing. Open Eyes |
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Jul 01, 2011, 09:06 AM
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Did you use a computer program to generate them or did you draw them freehand? I found a program on the internet that generates snowflakes that is so much fun to create with the drawing of all the different lines & details. I found it was great therapy just to create the showflakes let even without printing them out & coloring them.
In my DBT group, they had a printed page of butterflies. I ended up using the puff paint that was glittery to paint in the butterflies in bright colors....one time when I didn't want to think or do anything else or even try to do the intricate beading jewelry that I usually do when I need to be creative...... Think you know if making more mandelas is something that will benefit you......it is good therapy to just let the mind be quiet & create.
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Jul 01, 2011, 09:22 AM
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Thanks everyone
it is therapeutic. it'd be so cool to see someone color them in and show me what they look like! and i can color them in too. eskielover, i used Adobe Illustrator to draw them, so i could be more precise and get the angles and measurements right.
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Jul 01, 2011, 10:19 AM
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I do love the tools that computers provide....Adobe Illustrator is a wonderful program & allows great creativity to be even greater.
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Jul 01, 2011, 11:11 AM
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They are beautiful krisakira!
Mandalas have a history in many cultures. http://www.whats-your-sign.com/Celti...l-mandala.html http://kalachakranet.org/mandala_introduction.html
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Jul 01, 2011, 11:20 AM
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Those are awesome. I fell in love with Mandalas when I was in the psych ward. I have gone as far as buying coloring books with Mandalas. I use different mediums to color them. My favorite is colored pencils, they get in the tight spaces better. If I can figure out how to print yours I would love to color them.
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Jul 01, 2011, 11:58 AM
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Jul 01, 2011, 01:28 PM
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Very beautiful krisakara. Have you ever tried quilling - I never heard of it before until my daughter had to do a school project...its very relaxing too. Thanks for sharing.
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Jul 01, 2011, 08:38 PM
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They are beautiful! ((((((Krisakira)))) I love mandalas! Thanks for sharing.
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Jul 03, 2011, 02:13 PM
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Do you mind if I print yours Kris?
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Jul 03, 2011, 06:14 PM
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Go ahead Sabrina! if you color it in, can i see it when its done??
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Jul 04, 2011, 02:53 AM
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Sure thing!
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Mar 18, 2012, 04:29 AM
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I made another one tonight!
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Mar 19, 2012, 03:45 AM
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Love it ^^^^
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