Mandalas Jigsaw Puzzle

So I have completed the Mandalas Jigsaw Puzzle that I received as a birthday gift. This is a jigsaw puzzle that was on my wish list for my collection. Now it pleases me to present it all completed. Here's some details that I noted.

• Very sturdy box (I like that - it protect the pieces)
• The pieces are quality board made with Earth Friendly recycled product
• The surface on the pieces is dull flat for colouring 
• The pattern is consistent with no really odd shaped cuts but still slightly unique
• It was a medium-hard challenge and referred to as Adult colouring
• ALERT! - be warned about the type of markers being used (read below)

Before I decided to use markers I did a little testing for colouring. 

• Crayons - I did not like the feel of using crayons. It would have required pressing hard in order to maintain a solid colour look. To me it appeared waxy
• Pencil crayons - getting a good solid colour onto the board was going to require pressing very hard again. The board-pieces are soft and so pencil crayons did not leave a smooth surface
• Paints - water colour paints will run the colours into each other
• Oil paints - I did not try so no comments 
• Cheap markers - if the markers are more watery the colours tend to run a bit or the dry paper surface WILL peel if you press too hard or often to get a solid colour
• The Artist Loft Markers are water based and will peel the top paper layer if over-used. 

Next.....what colour to make these Mandalas - well according to Wikipedia (Mandala (Sanskrit: circle) is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Indian religions, representing the universe.[1] In common use, mandala has become a generic term for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe.)

Well after 2 days of wrestling with this thought I finally came up with my answer ~ Now my Mandalas has more meaning. It represents 'to me' the 7 colours of the 7 main Chakras. I decided to use the 7 colours of the Chakras (only except for the gold background).

I am quite the 'universal-earthy' person who also uses meditation and/or Yoga as a tool of relaxation and the 7 Chakras fit nicely into my persona.

This was such a fun experience and I thoroughly enjoyed the colouring and choosing the colors so putting this project together was a real treat for me.....fantastic jigsaw puzzle eye-candy birthday present!