{"id":4761,"date":"2020-11-12T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpressmu-575498-1860472.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=4761"},"modified":"2021-01-20T07:56:09","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T07:56:09","slug":"3d-layered-ornament-mandala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/3d-layered-ornament-mandala\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Layered Ornament Mandala"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ornament_mandala_bp-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ornament_mandala_bp-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ornament_mandala_bp-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ornament_mandala_bp-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ornament_mandala_bp-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ornament_mandala_bp.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3D Layered Paper Mandalas are so easy to make and are so beautiful to put on display. This ornament mandala is perfect to put in a picture frame and display. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> I love making mandalas! They take extra time and care to make but are so beautiful to put on display. The 3D layered effect really steps it up as well and gives a stained glass look. With this ornament mandala, you can also customize it with a name. Let me show you how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>If you like this tutorial, join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cricutprojectswithpocketwonders\">our Facebook community<\/a> where I post<strong> <\/strong>other <strong>free SVG files and resources<\/strong>! I look forward to crafting with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cricutprojectswithpocketwonders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-1024x541.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-600x317.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won\u2019t cost you a penny more)!&nbsp; Read my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/privacy-policy\/\">full disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>MATERIALS FOR 3D LAYERED ORNAMENT MANDALA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1334639&amp;u=1181125&amp;m=51766&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\">Cricut Maker or Explore Air 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/281mr\">Cricut Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Hk10yA\">Light Grip Cutting Mat <\/a>(the 12&#8243;x 12&#8243; size)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ne point blade (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZyRcpE\" target=\"_blank\">Cricut Fine Point Blade<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jH8JnG\">Cards<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+69ovviBBmo4ts8Ifqs9Ulw\">t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jH8JnG\">ock<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JTtmAZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adhesive Squares<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>My free SVG cut files (you will need access to my free resource library below)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab the free SVG design file (available in my&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/free-resource-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">free resource library<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 get the password by filling out the form on the sidebar or below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not subscribed? Get access to the free resource library below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fd-form-5f0d2c8cd832e40026fdd109\"><\/div>\n<script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '5f0d2c8cd832e40026fdd109',\n    containerEl: '#fd-form-5f0d2c8cd832e40026fdd109'\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2>HOW TO MAKE THE 3D LAYERED ORNAMENT MANDALA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d rather watch a video on how to make it step by step, take a look at this video here&nbsp;<strong>(highly recommended!)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3hOTRt9iZtE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 1: GET THE FREE SVG FILE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the free cut file from the <a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/free-resource-library\/\">Free Resource Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 2: PREP FILE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upload<\/strong> the file into Cricut Design Space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mandala is sized for a 12&#215;12 cut. In this tutorial, I shrunk it down to fit on an 8.5&#215;11 sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are cutting it out as-is (no customization), just set your colours for each layer according to what cardstock you are using and skip to step 4. If you&#8217;d like to add some personalization, read ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 3: PERSONALIZE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a font you would like to use. I am using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dafont.com\/autumn-in-november.font\">Autumn in November<\/a> (free for personal use). A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativefabrica.com\/product\/autumn-in-november\/ref\/378871\/\">commercial license<\/a> is also available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s1-1024x467.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s1-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s1-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s1-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s1-600x274.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s1.png 1277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust the <strong>letter-spacing and resize it<\/strong> to ensure that the ends of the name are<strong> touching the outside circle<\/strong> in the black layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s2-1024x566.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s2-1024x566.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s2-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s2-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s2-600x332.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s2.png 1270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weld the name<\/strong> so that it is one piece instead if individual letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weld the name to the black layer.<\/strong> (You will need to ungroup the mandala layers first.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 4:<\/strong> <strong>CUT IT OUT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the prompts to cut it out. I used the <strong>heavy cardstock setting<\/strong> on my Cricut Maker with <strong>more pressure<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 5: WEED YOUR DESIGN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully <strong>weed your designs<\/strong>. You will need some patience with this project. Be careful when weeding this project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what the mandala with the name looks like all weeded and ready to assemble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s3-1024x584.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s3-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s3-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s3-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s3-600x342.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s3.png 1134w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 6: ASSEMBLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To assemble our mandala, <strong>I used adhesive squares<\/strong>. Stick them between the layers to give it a 3D effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to start with the bottom layer and work my way up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s4-1024x552.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s4-1024x552.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s4-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s4-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s4-600x323.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s4.png 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Attach each layer in the center using adhesive squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>CONGRATULATIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s5-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s5-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s5-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s5-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s5.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s6-1024x605.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s6-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s6-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s6-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s6-600x354.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-s6.png 1175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cricutprojectswithpocketwonders\">Facebook community<\/a> to show off your mandalas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3D Layered Paper Mandalas are so easy to make and are so beautiful to put on display. 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