Lacy Star Mandala Coloring Page

About the Lacy Star Mandala

The Lacy Star Mandala is a 8-fold star mandala: every motif repeats 8 times around the center. It is built from 5 rings of layered petals, dots, teardrops and spikes, 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.

• Layered petals: color the back layer a shade darker than the front layer so they look stacked.
• Dots: dots are perfect for a pop of accent color, like gold or a bright contrast.
• 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.

Color Ideas

• Try a night sky: navy and purple in the background shapes, gold and silver on the points.
• 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 Cosmic Star Mandala and Starry Sun Mandala, or browse our relaxing mandala coloring pages for adults with tips for mindful coloring.