Layered mandala

Inspired by the myriad amazing layered mandalas online, I had a go this afternoon converting one of my hand drawn mandalas into a 3D layered counterpart. Made from six layers of 1.5mm birch ply, 11"/27cm in diameter.


I’m really pleased with the result, and fancy the challenge of something even more complex and multi-layered.

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WOW first WOW that this was hand drawn 2nd WOW this cut out absolutely beautifully! Stunning in so many ways!!!

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Beautiful!

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That came out excellent!

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Love it! I’m currently trying to do one, but it’s not cooperating at all! :smile:

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Awesome. I’ve been trying but I can’t simply think on 6 levels. I can imagine what I want on multiple levels when designing but these things just blow my mind.

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That is really nice :heart_eyes: I see many pieces that are unconnected and look funny if just a tiny bit off of their designed location. How are you making certain that every piece goes to where it is supposed to go?

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Beautiful! I love how unique your mandala design is.

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Oh gosh, that came out great! And your photography is pretty amazing as well. That last one I thought was a drawing it was so perfect.

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I did it all by eye. Registration marks might have made it easier, but making it imperfect makes it mine :slight_smile:

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That is even more impressive!

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Extraordinary! What a great design and a wonderful eye!

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Mounted up and framed. Good old Ikea :slight_smile:

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Really beautiful piece,going to have a go at something like that but use varying wood types for the layers.

Thanks for the inspiration!

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There is probably a life lesson in here, which I’m sure I’ll learn right after I fix… this… crooked… thing! :wink:

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Wow, that really came out nice! It never would have occurred to me to do one all the same color, but it’s lovely!

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Such a beautiful design!

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Lovely

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