Cosmic Flower Mandala Coloring Page

About the Cosmic Flower Mandala

The Cosmic Flower Mandala is a 8-fold flower mandala: every motif repeats 8 times around the center. It is built from 6 rings of teardrops, spikes, dots 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.

• Teardrops: a tiny white spot left uncolored makes them look like shiny drops.
• Spikes: pointed shapes look great with a gradient – dark at the base, light at the point.
• Dots: dots are perfect for a pop of accent color, like gold or a bright contrast.
• Layered petals: color the back layer a shade darker than the front layer so they look stacked.

Color Ideas

• Treat each ring like a layer of petals: pinks and corals in the middle, greens on the outside like leaves.
• Ocean: teal, turquoise, navy and sandy beige.
• Pastel: baby pink, mint, lilac and butter yellow.

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 Sweet Flower Mandala and Golden Flower Mandala, or browse our relaxing mandala coloring pages for adults with tips for mindful coloring.