Gentle Snowflake Mandala Coloring Page

About the Gentle Snowflake Mandala

The Gentle Snowflake Mandala is a 8-fold snowflake mandala: every motif repeats 8 times around the center. It is built from 4 rings of arches, teardrops, dots and spikes, from a small flower in the middle to the wide outer border.

This is an easy mandala with fairly large spaces – a good start for kids, beginners and anyone who wants a quick, calm page. Most people finish it in 20 to 40 minutes with crayons, markers or 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.
• Teardrops: a tiny white spot left uncolored makes them look like shiny drops.
• Dots: dots are perfect for a pop of accent color, like gold or a bright contrast.
• Spikes: pointed shapes look great with a gradient – dark at the base, light at the point.

Color Ideas

• Cool winter shades suit it best: icy blue, silver, lavender and plenty of white.
• Rainbow: one color per ring, in rainbow order from the center.
• Forest: moss, olive, pine and warm brown.

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 Calm Snowflake Mandala and Royal Lace Mandala, or browse our relaxing mandala coloring pages for adults with tips for mindful coloring.