Cutting the Shamrock Layered Mandala
Start with the darkest layer and cut the designs upward in hue and layer. This is a must! That way you won’t lose any pieces and can line them up better. Some mandalas have pieces that aren’t attached and are very symmetrical. It is easy to lose pieces or get them turned around.
Be careful removing the shamrocks from the mat because the lines can be thin, the top layers especially.
Assembling the Layered Angel Wall Art
As you cut the layers, build up from the bottom. Glue each layer to the one below it before you cut the next layer. This way you don’t lose the little pieces.
You can glue the layers together with foam tape or liquid glue. Foam tape adds more dimension to the project but you end up using a lot of it. When you cut it, sometimes it sticks to the scissors and makes them difficult to use. Sandpaper cleans scissors beautifully.
Once the layers are all together, use a piece of cardstock that goes with your color scheme for a base if your shadowbox base doesn’t work. Frame the piece with a shadowbox frame if you attach the layers with foam tape. This gives you more room. If you used foam tape and want to use a regular frame, you should put foam tape between the mat and the glass along the edges to make the frame stick up far enough to give the project room.
And your Shamrock Layered Mandala is done.