DIY Garden Mandala Art Made From Paper Plate Holders

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Creating DIY Garden Mandala Art using paper plate holders is a fantastic way to add a touch of whimsy and creativity to your outdoor space! With just a few simple supplies, you can transform ordinary paper plate holders into stunning mandala designs that will look beautiful displayed in your garden. You can experiment with different colors and patterns to make each piece unique and eye-catching. This craft project is not only fun and easy to do but also a great way to unwind and connect with nature. So grab some paper plate holders and let your imagination run wild as you craft your very own garden mandala art!

Supplies Needed:

Plastic Paper Plate Holders

Outdoor acrylic paint – I used DecoArt Patio Paint

Sealer

Wire

Garden Stakes

Painting the Plates

For these garden ornaments, I used my favorite outdoor paint, DecoArt’s Patio Paint. I used it to paint stepping stones a couple years ago and they are still bright and colorful – even after leaving them out all winter.

It took a few coats of paint to get solid coverage. My first coat was fairly transparent, but after letting it dry, I added a second coat and started to get a more opaque color.

After adding a good base layer of color, start decorating the plates with dots, tiny brush strokes, flowers or anything you’d like! I made my dots using the hard end of my paintbrush. Mandalas are created by starting in the center of the circle and working your way out. Repeat the designs around the entire plate then continue to the next design which builds upon the last. Eventually your design will reach the edges of the plate!

Seal the Plates

Once the plate is painted, cover it with a layer of sealer. I used a basic sealer but you could also try Mod Podge Outdoor, but be mindful it has a very long cure time.

I have had these outside for a couple weeks now and they have been rained on and so far are holding up really well! I’ll be sure to post an update mid-summer on how they are handling the sun and rain. (Update: Four years later and they still look great!)

Attach the Plates to Stakes

Wire the plates to a stake. I found some plastic garden stakes in our garage and used wire to attach the plates in two places to the stakes.

This mandala project is complete and the garden art is ready for your yard! They look great on their own and are even more fun in a grouping.

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