Calm Snowflake Mandala Coloring Page

About the Calm Snowflake Mandala

The Calm Snowflake Mandala is a 8-fold snowflake mandala: every motif repeats 8 times around the center. It is built from 5 rings of arches, spikes, teardrops and layered petals, from a small flower in the middle to the wide outer border.

This is a medium mandala with more and smaller spaces – ideal for teens and adults who enjoy a longer, mindful coloring session. Most people finish it in about an hour or more with fine-tip markers or sharp colored pencils.

How to Color This Mandala

Start in the center and work outwards ring by ring, so your hand doesn't smudge finished parts. Choose 3 to 5 colors and repeat them, so the mandala looks balanced.

• Arches: color every second arch the same to create a rhythm around the ring.
• Spikes: pointed shapes look great with a gradient – dark at the base, light at the point.
• Teardrops: a tiny white spot left uncolored makes them look like shiny drops.
• Layered petals: color the back layer a shade darker than the front layer so they look stacked.

Color Ideas

• Cool winter shades suit it best: icy blue, silver, lavender and plenty of white.
• Sunset: coral, peach, magenta and gold.
• Jewel tones: emerald, sapphire, amethyst and ruby.

Did You Know?

Eight-fold symmetry is common in traditional mandalas and rose windows – the design can be split into eight equal slices.

More Mandalas

Like this design? Try the Gentle Snowflake Mandala and Cosmic Flower Mandala, or browse our relaxing mandala coloring pages for adults with tips for mindful coloring.