Take & Make Kit: Recycled CD Mandalas
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Creating a mandala can be a calming, meditative experience that leads to feelings of happiness, peace and well-being, eases stress and anxiety, and activates creativity and improves focus.
January 14, 2021
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Creating a mandala can be a calming, meditative experience that leads to feelings of happiness, peace and well-being, eases stress and anxiety, and activates creativity and improves focus.
No need to return kit!
Included in Kit
- CD (2)
- Black puffy paint (1 bag)
- Glass paint (4)
- Cord
Additional Supplies Needed
- Sturdy clear packing tape
- Painters tape or masking tape
- Dish soap
- Rubbing alcohol (optional)
Request a kit online or call 860-828-7126.

What is a Mandala?
Mandala is a Sanskrit word that loosely translates as “circle” or “center.” We often associate mandalas with circular forms with repeating colors or patterns that radiate from a center point. Mandalas can be found everywhere, both in nature, and throughout the art of many cultures. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, a mandala is an object of meditation to aid in one’s spiritual development. It is meant to represent the universe, the cycle of birth-life-death, and the interconnectedness of all things. Creating a mandala can be a calming, meditative experience that leads to feelings of happiness, peace and well-being, eases stress and anxiety, and activates creativity and improves focus.
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Recycled CD Mandalas
Instructions for the Recycled CD Mandalas Craft