Activity: Make a Mandala

Before starting this activity:

Have a play with Symmetry Artist
(use "Rotation Symmetry")

Mandala

A Mandala is a geometric design used in Hinduism and Buddhism to help meditation.

It is like a religious pattern of the universe.

And you can make your own!

You will need:

Cut out a circle from paper or card. Mark the center.

It helps tp fold your circle in half, then in half again (and even once more!) and unfold it.

The crease lines will divide your circle into 4 or 8 equal slices, making it much easier to keep your symmetry even!

Now make your own wonderful and colorful Mandala:

Start at the center. Draw patterns using any symmetry of your choice, and fill them in.

Continue adding patterns as you move further from the center.

The finished result! (Made by Alexis)