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Hi! I'm Rachel, a dot artist with a passion to share the art of dotting with other artists like me! Join me for tips, tricks and tutorials about dotting.
The Dotting Center Blog
1y ago
The final Christmas Ornament Tutorial of the year! One of my favorites. Dotted Cookie Cutter Ornaments with puffy dots. Here’s some last minute Christmas inspo if you need it I hope you like it – Rachel
https://youtu.be/qE7JlGhFvqg
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1y ago
Join me in making these elegant mirror and rhinestone cookie cutter ornaments! It’s as easy as making cookies, except these don’t taste as good but look a whole lot better : ) They make a great handmade gift too! Check it out: https://youtu.be/ZhpifH_7oco?si=vKJ3zW-hoRUsEupT
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1y ago
NEW YouTube Tutorial just posted! Make these FUN and EASY glitter ornaments using your Mandala Shapes Stencils! Check it out!
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1y ago
If you’re new to dot mandala painting, join me for an easy beginner friendly dot mandala tutorial!
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1y ago
Patchwork Mug Tutorial
You VOTED and the VOTES ARE IN! Let’s paint a patchwork mug! I love this design, I love this paint, and I hope you’ll love this project. This intermediate level project will show you some techniques you may not have done before. It’s a lot of fun so I hope you’ll join me!
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3y ago
Fresh NEW Dotting Tool Set!
We got an upgrade ya’ll. FRESH NEW DOTTING TOOLS! This is your intro video to show you all the special features of these exciting new tools. From this day forward (2021) all my new tutorial videos will use this set. These are my dream dotting tools, I hope you love them as much as I do.
What’s so great about this new set?
7 double-sided tools to create 14 essential dot sizes.
Rainbow color order for easy identification.
Easy to clean.
Durable and lightweight.
Comfort grip handle.
Doesn’t roll off the table ; )
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3y ago
Acrylic Paint Waste Water Disposal
I use water based paints like acrylics and watercolors in my work. If you paint, you know that you’re left with a jar of yucky, mucky paint waste water from washing out your brushes and tools. So the question is: How are we supposed to dispose of this waste water? If you’ve been dumping it down your sink, you’ve been doing it wrong. No worries! You can turn it around starting today!
The problem is acrylic paint waste water disposal, and after tons of research and testing I’m going to show you the easy eco friendly method that works for me and I’m hop ..read more
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3y ago
FREE Beginner Dot Mandala Tutorial
For those of you that asked for a beginner level dot mandala painting, this is for you!
Today we’ll paint a simple dot mandala painting using only 6 paint colors. You can choose to paint this dot mandala on any object: canvas, rock, wood panel, or even thick card stock. I’ll share some tips and tricks that I’ve learned along the way that might help you in your new dotting journey. (squeee! I’m so excited for you!) I hope you enjoy it.
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3y ago
Upcycled Foaming Hand Soap Dispensers
In today’s project we’ll be transforming an empty foaming soap dispenser into a beautiful and practical work of art. It’s an UPCYCLE ya’ll!!!
This project ticks all the boxes.
Did I mention…It’s an UPCYCLE!
It’s a free thing to paint plus you can save the earth from another plastic product. With the proper paints and varnish these dispensers can be used over and over again.
Make your own soap!
It’s seriously embarrassing how easy it is to make your own soap. You can literally make 6 foaming soaps from 1 bottle of shower ..read more
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3y ago
Upcycled Spray Bottle Video
Let’s upcycle some plastic!
In this video we’ll rescue an old plastic spray bottle from the recycle bin and give it a dotted paint job so it’s beautified for it’s second life. We’ll cover what paints to use, how to prep the surface, how to dot a straight line, and how to finish with a thick varnish glaze.
Take a look around your home for packaging that you can repurpose into something new. Share in the comments below what upcycle projects you’ve done. We’ll be doing many more of these in the future, so if you’re into it subscribe : )
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