Ringed Mandala Full of Faces, Eyes and Snail Shells

A detailed round mandala fills the page, built in rings around a small flower at the center. Around that flower are curling candy-cane style stripes and little swirls, then a ring of eyes tucked between wavy ribbon shapes. Next come six small faces in profile and three-quarter view, set between big spiral circles and tiny daisy-like flowers. Outside that, striped fan shapes and spiral snail shells sit between the points of the design. The outer edge is lined with eight butterflies with dotted wing borders, joined by wavy vines with small leaves. Try giving the butterflies one color family and the snail shells another, so the repeating pattern stands out. The thin lines and small spaces suit older kids, teens and adults who like fine-tipped pens or sharp colored pencils. This printable page also works well for a calm classroom activity about symmetry and repeating patterns.