Brand: Karmin jigsaw puzzles Title: Chakras Design Extra: Mandala - Assemble then color Pieces: 500 Size: 16x20" or 40x5.51cm |
So I have completed the Mandala 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.
The reason I classified it to be medium-hard is because I found it to be tricky on the eyes. I was grateful it was 500 pieces and happy when it was completed. I wouldn't even attempt anything more than 500 pieces.
You can see the following assembling process which took about 20 hours - that is more than usual for that amount of pieces.
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Note: Below shows the black and white image then the suggestive colours on the side panel of the box. ![]() |
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NOW for the extra that comes with this puzzle! This is really what intrigued me the most about this puzzle ~ I get to colour it in! Luckily I asked for advice and tips from the Jigsaw Puzzle Groups and thankfully I was advised to purchase these Artist's Markers which was vital to colouring in between the cuts of the puzzle pieces. They were a little pricey BUT were the success of my creation. Artist Loft Markers |
Before I decided to use markers I did a little testing for coloring.
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).
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According to Wikipedia - Recent Western traditions associate colors and physiomotional functions for each of the seven main chakras as shown below in their colour image. Now....presenting my Mandalas - 7 Chakra coloured jigsaw puzzle - I am quite happy with it. I have used only one of the 7 Chakra colours in each solid colour Mandala and then one on each side which uses all 7 Chakra colours. |
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!
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I highly recommend trying one of these 'Color It' jigsaw puzzles. If you want a really good quality one then I would not recommend a Karmin International brand as it is lower end - or could be the recycled paper products used to manufacture it. |
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