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Make Sand Mandalas

Sand mandala kits for a quiet, hands-on practice, made for busy minds. Pour, rub, scribe, and watch a mandala take shape one color at a time.

Finished flower sand mandala on a blue background, ringed by sixteen cups of colored sand on a wooden table

The circle of life. A circle of friends.

Mandala comes from the Sanskrit word for "circle." For centuries, cultures around the world have used the circle to express wholeness and calm. Our kits bring that tradition to your table in a personal way: a simple outline, sixteen colors of sparkling sand, and time set aside just for you.

Discover the story of mandalas at SandArtMandalas.com
A hand sprinkling sand onto a purple, red, teal and white sand mandala

Calm

The feel of sand slows your breathing and quiets the noise. There's no screen and no rush, just the next section of color.

A hand using a wooden stylus to etch a sand mandala with an orange border

Create

You don't need to consider yourself an artist or creative. Every design starts as an outline, you choose how simple or detailed to make it, and we guide you along every step.

Two women making sand mandalas side by side at a wooden table with cups of colored sand

Connect

Make one alone as a ritual, or side by side with friends, family, or a group. The finished piece is a keepsake of the time you spent together.

Create together

Ten quiet minutes or a whole afternoon

Draw a card from the Meditation Deck. Read the affirmation. Then sit down with your mandala and work one section at a time, keeping the words in mind. When you stop, the mandala waits for you. Pick it up tomorrow.

Learn more about our companion Mandala Meditation Deck

Four steps to a finished mandala

  1. 1 Cups of colored sand beside a blank mandala canvas and the kit box on a wooden table

    Set up and plan

    Each kit includes four 10" self-adhesive mandala canvases, with instructions to guide you towards a personal mandala or a spiritual one.

  2. 2 A hand peeling the liner from one section of a sand mandala outline to reveal the adhesive

    Peel to reveal adhesive

    Peel away one area of the outline at a time. This exposes the adhesive that the sand sticks to.

  3. 3 A hand sprinkling green sand onto an open section of a purple, pink and red flower mandala

    Pour & rub your colors

    Using a combination of guided techniques, color in your entire sand art mandala canvas. Use the provided etching stylus to add designs.

  4. 4 Finished purple and orange sand mandala in a black frame on a bookshelf

    Protect & display

    Slide your finished art into the protective sleeve and attach the hanger, or add it to a frame (sold separately)

The full technique guide and illustrated guidebook are included in the kit.

Why we paint with sand

What our customers are saying

Perfect for people who need to de-stress, free their mind, or work through a complex thought or emotion.

Erin

Franklin, MA

A truly positive, fun experience. Great for relieving stress!

Marie

Uxbridge, MA

I love the feel of the sand - very soothing and fun.

Tracy

Franklin, MA

Framed sand mandala on a wooden shelf beside a potted plant

Create together

Add some creative flair to your home

Making something meaningful which can be placed in your home as a reminder of your goals, your experiences and your calm, can be a soulful way to connect your mind to your actions.

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No. Each design starts as an outline, and the kit walks you through each step.

It suits a wide audience, especially people who enjoy mindfulness activities, adult coloring and creative experiences. It is intended for adults and teens in a mindful process, which takes a level of maturity. The materials are safe (watch out for the pointy stick) and the instructions are easy.

The sand and other art materials are non-toxic, and the colored sand is free from the nine major food allergens. The art sand is produced in North America. The wooden stylus has a pointed end and should be used with care.

Yes. Slide it into the clear sleeve that comes in your kit while the sand is fresh, or add it to a frame (sold separately). To protect it further, wait a few days for the adhesive to harden, then gently sponge on an even coat of glossy decoupage glue.

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