Sugar Mandalas Years ago I had the pleasure of seeing a group of Tibetan monks create a sand mandala of healing for the city of Detroit. It was so beautiful and inspired this simple version to do with your kids. You can learn more about Mandalas here: http://www.mandalaproject.org/What/Index.html And as winter begins to release its hold on the earth it's a great time to try it out! I love making mandalas, and you can make them as easy or complex as you want, depending on your mood. Traditionally, they are made with colored sands, however, I never seem to have any sand when I think of the project. Since I always have sugar, we have started coloring some white sugar with food coloring and it’s worked wonderfully! What you will need: A cookie sheet with a rim Piece of tinfoil or paper that fits in on the cookie sheet Marker Food Coloring (however many colors you want to use. I like to have at least 3) Sugar (start with a cup, but the amount will vary depending on the size of the design and its complexity.) Toothpick or skewer to mix with Bowls (one for each color you intend to use) Directions:
Now that you have a cookie sheet full of sugar, you can do whatever feels right for you with it. Here are some options: Bake something with it! Your baked goods might have a different hue than they normally do, but now they’ll be infused with all of your creative and loving energy (and they’ll still taste just as delicious as they normally do). Or, my favorite, you can take your cookie sheet into the garden and let your kids distribute it and let nature reclaim it. They can watch the wind blow it through the yard, leave it for the faeries, and just have fun with it! Some of our favorite times to create mandalas: Earth day as a way to bless the earth. To celebrate the seasons or a holiday To create healing energy Just a fun and beautiful activity with your kids Use it to talk about your beliefs Other things you can use: Use herbs and flower petals, crush or grind them for the colors Sand Even marbles or legos Your imagination is the limit! Enjoy, T.S P.S. Designs to follow!
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