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Mandala Drawing Supplies I love
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items some of my go-to and favorite things when I draw my mandalas (by hand). For those just starting out or exploring, to those who are tried and true mandala producers
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Paper and canvas
Pens, Markers and pencils
Other necessary goodies
Paper and canvas
I prefer the mixed media papers because they're more durable, thicker, and allow you to use whatever media you choose.
Canson XL Mixed Media Pad 9x12
I love the wire bound options because it can turn into an art journal or a portfolio without losing pages
Strathmore 300 Mixed Media Paper Pad 9x12
low cost option also available at Wally World. Still a great durable paper
KINGART Mixed Media Sketchbook 8x10, 60 Sheets
another great budget option with high quality paper, more pages, and 2 packs for less than 20$
ARTEZA Artist Sketch Pad 9x12, 2-Pack
Okay I'm low-key obsessed with these multi packs. Canvas panels are a go to favorite and necessity when working with hand drawn mandalas. You DO NOT want the stretched canvas as they are bouncy, no backing or pressure behind your pen/ pencil and tend...
ESRICH 36 Pack Canvas Boards & Panels Set
Pens, Markers and pencils
Things to draw with
fade resistant, durable, consistent drawing experience. last a decent bit and always produce great pieces. Available in multiple sizes and colors. Little more on the pricey side, but they're worth the money. Great for beginners to professionals.
Sakura Pigma Micron Graphic & Brush Pens 8PK
more affordable tech drawing pens with amazing quality
Grabie Black Ink Waterproof Multiliner Pen Set
these are top notch, long lasting fineliners. They come in multiple sizes, shapes and colors.
Staedtler Pigment Liner - Amazon.com
Other necessary goodies
Love that this one is a multi pack
Protractor - Amazon.com
these are nice to keep your designs symmetrical and make sure everything is uniform
3PCS Plastic Circle Stencils Template Set
compass and ruler 2-1
Helix Angle and Circle Maker | BLICK Art Materials
this one takes a bit of practice but definitely a great resource for larger mandalas
3-in-1 Mandala Ruler Tool with Holes 15cm
I like the metal compasses better because I feel like they're more durable plus they come with the lead refills, which is always a definite plus
Mr. Pen Geometry Compasses for School & Drafting
any ruler works but these are nice because the cork backing stops your ruler from shifting on the paper
Cork Backed Ruler - Amazon.com
Colored fine liner pens are so nice to add color to your projects but still be able to do the fine details of your mandala, especially on smaller sized canvas or paper
Micro Fineliner Drawing Pens 20 Set - 12 Colored & 8 Black
Another premium option for the colored fine liner pens. These may cost more than some of the other options, but the quality is amazing
ARTEZA Inkonic Fineliners, 24 Set, 0.4mm
There are a ton of options for different compasses and protractors on Amazon, and while this one MAY take a bit of practice to sort of get the hang of, it's definitely one of my favorites. I don't know about you, but I sometimes even have a hard time...
Helix Angle and Circle Maker | BLICK Art Materials
Okay some of you will probably think this is pointless or silly, which I did at first as well. However, let me be the first to tell you that these things are game changers for real! Have you ever drawn something and you notice that this spot, covered...
Amazon.com: Electric Erasers
There are multiple different brands and styles of these erasers, but you want one that is smaller in diameter to help you master the small details in your work without having to do even more work. What I mean by that is, larger erasers will end up hi...
MONO Zero Eraser - Silver Round - Tombow USA
This one may sound kinda crazy and goes against what you're taught growing up, but the type of eraser you use DOES MATTER!! Those pink ones we grew up using, thinking they were the best.... Sorry to hurt your bubble, but they're not! The pink erasers...
Vinyl Eraser - Amazon.com
These erasers are made for removing ink and colored pencils. I'm sure you were taught like I was that these tend to be difficult or impossible to remove. Pens permanent ink right? Wrong. These erasers work to remove ink while still being gentle enoug...
MONO Sand Eraser – Easily Remove Pencil & Ink Marks
Still getting the hang of the designs shapes and details? Or maybe you're just starting out and not too sure how or what to fill your design with? This workbook offers so many different designs ranging in complexity from beginner to master. It not on...
Mandala Patterns: Workbook for Tracing & Training
So these types of workbooks are nice when you're first starting out. Drawing and mastering the lines, angles, circles, where to place the elements or how to space them out can easily become extremely overwhelming when you're beginning. This alone wil...
Mandala Practice Drawing Workbook: 55 Blank Templates
This guy here should be on the top of ANY list in my opinion when it comes to creating your own artwork. By simply going to pinterest and typing in the simple keywords such as hand drawn mandalas, mandala artwork, how to draw mandalas, mandala filler...
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