Mandala Installation Instructions

This can be a one-person job, but I find it helpful fo have a second person stand back and guide the positioning of the Mandala.

You will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
I recommend a power screwdriver.

Hardware is included.
Your Mandala is designed to be used on a wall or fence that can hold screws. If you choose to place it on a different type of surface, you may need to get different hardware.

The included screw assembly is as follows:
Small finish washer, then larger flat washer, on each screw.
You'll receive one set for each Mandala point, and one for the center.

​NOTE: The larger washer is there to hold the mandala in place extra securely, to keep it from being easily removed by plants, weather, or people. If those things aren't an issue, you can leave the large washer out.

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​Place the assembled screws in a dish, so you can easily pick them up.

When size permits, your Mandala has been wet blocked to hold its shape. It will stretch out a little more when installed.
Measure the Mandala, and the area you want to install it on, to be sure it will fit.

​1. Make a small center mark on the fence/wall where you’ll want the center of the Mandala to be.

​2. Stretch the string-and-chalk (or pencil) compass, provided, from the center of the Mandala to about 1 inch in from the shortest outer Mandala edge.

​3. Tie a knot in the string (or dot with a marker), to mark the length you’ll use to draw your circle.

​4. Place a screw at the center mark on the fence, leaving it sticking out about 1/2 inch.

5. Tie the compass string to the center screw at the length you marked.

6. With the chalk (or pencil) at the end of the outstretched string, lightly draw a circle on the fence/wall.

7. Remove the compass.

As you install the Mandala, be careful to not let the screws grab the cord.

8. Attach the center of the Mandala at the center mark, using one of the screws. This center screw can be removed later if you like.

9. Stretch the top point of the Mandala to a little bit beyond the edge of the circle you’ve drawn. Attach with a screw. (Removable markers included on the front of the Mandala will help you find opposite points.)

10. Stretch the bottom point of the Mandala into place, and attach.

11. Next attach the side points, opposite each other.

12. Continue around the Mandala, pulling each point into place, and attaching with screws.

​You might need to adjust some of the points once you’ve finished. Do this by simply removing and repositioning the screws. Once it looks good to you, you can remove the center screw, or leave it if you prefer.

Enjoy your Mandala!