Happy Dotting Company

Happy Dotting Company

Hi I'm Anjela from Happy Dotting Company. I'm a dot painting enthusiast who hopes to encourage and inspire others to enjoy dot art. Dot art is not only beautiful, it can be relaxing and meditative. We will be posting a range of videos to help aspiring artists on their dot art journey! Happy Dotting! Anjela

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  • @amandaji4466
    @amandaji44667 күн бұрын

    Hi Anjela, I'm very new at dotting and it has become an obsession. I want to have the sphere in your video, but it's not in your Amazon store. Please tell me where I can find it. Thank you so much.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany7 күн бұрын

    @@amandaji4466 Hi 👋 We can definitely help you with this. Send me a message on Etsy and I will create you a custom order. Thanks Anjela happydottingcompany.etsy.com

  • @drashti20
    @drashti20Ай бұрын

    Hello! Do you have a link I could use to purchase Hydrocal? And perhaps a list of supplies for a beginner to casting?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompanyАй бұрын

    Please message me via Etsy and I can send you some casting powder information. Thank you, Anjela 😊 happydottingcompany.etsy.com

  • @cherylburkitt9722
    @cherylburkitt9722Ай бұрын

    I love these. So pretty 💕

  • @joanoverhouse5979
    @joanoverhouse5979Ай бұрын

    Hi, I bought some of the gel to thicken up my paint but when I make a dot, it ends up being pointed and not nice and puffy. How do I get puffy dots???

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompanyАй бұрын

    There’s particular drops for puffy dots eg Nuvo drops that are straight from the bottle. However when using your own paint mix you really have to layer (load up each dot) and work the dot into a perfect shape eg with a stylus. It’s not easy and certainly don’t recommend for beginners. Watching @artofpoints you’ll see what I mean 😊

  • @joanoverhouse5979
    @joanoverhouse5979Ай бұрын

    @@HappyDottingCompany thank you very much!

  • @joanoverhouse5979
    @joanoverhouse59792 ай бұрын

    I have the larger dotting tools that are slightly rounded on the ends and it's hard to make a nice dot. Should the larger tools be rounded or flat on the end?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany2 ай бұрын

    I consistently hear people have poor results with large tools that are rounded on the ends - they were actually developed for clay modelling - but are now sold for dotting by sellers that have never painted a dot.

  • @KelleysKorner
    @KelleysKorner2 ай бұрын

    What do you use inside the mold? Plaster? Cement?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany2 ай бұрын

    Can be either - please see our other KZread video - How to make Art Stones Including Hints and Tips, Happy Dotting Company

  • @krishosler390
    @krishosler3902 ай бұрын

    Love it, i got mine

  • @Meg-ys1kk
    @Meg-ys1kk2 ай бұрын

    Is there going to be a rubber line maker?

  • @kareninaus7763
    @kareninaus77632 ай бұрын

    I can’t wait to receive mine. End of the week I’m hoping. Yay. Thank you so much. 👍😀💜

  • @esalaymonae4246
    @esalaymonae42462 ай бұрын

    Like the piece you made to show your demonstration! Do you actually sale those, would like to have one like that beauty 😍...

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany2 ай бұрын

    Hi, I don't sell finished products/art peices - only supplies to make dot mandala art. www.etsy.com/shop/HappyDottingCompany

  • @esalaymonae4246
    @esalaymonae42462 ай бұрын

    @@HappyDottingCompany Thanks 😊

  • @denisehowie3716
    @denisehowie37162 ай бұрын

    Exactly why I haven’t tried canvas. I really don’t like the look. It will be interesting once reviews start coming in on your new product.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany2 ай бұрын

    There’s no need product. This is just a suggestion for smoothing out the texture on canvas.

  • @debralane3017
    @debralane30172 ай бұрын

    If you could put the sizes of the sorting tools down that would be most helpful 😊❤Thank you

  • @mandalasbypamela4087
    @mandalasbypamela40872 ай бұрын

    Great tips Anjela! That's why I haven't done that many canvases. I'll have to give that a go next time. 💞🙏😃👍

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany2 ай бұрын

    Let me know if you think it works well. 😊

  • @mandalasbypamela4087
    @mandalasbypamela40872 ай бұрын

    @@HappyDottingCompany will do! 💞🙏🙂🤗

  • @nancyh9125
    @nancyh91252 ай бұрын

    I got some dotting stencils but I still don't understand how to use them and various designs to create. Where do I start?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany2 ай бұрын

    Hi Nancy, It depends what dotting stencils you mean. To be honest many stencils that are advertised as dotting stencils by different sellers don't do this art and the stencils aren't much benefit. I know @Fairmaidenmarket uses a lot of stencils so you may want to look at her website or social media channels.

  • @nancyh9125
    @nancyh91253 ай бұрын

    Can I ask what tool you're using to make the large dots (the center, etc.)? Also what surface are you painting? How do you apply this to irregularly shaped rocks?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany3 ай бұрын

    Hi, it's our 10mm blue rod from our basic dotting tool set or the 10.0 is the same size in our Superset of dotting tools. Both available via our Etsy shop. www.etsy.com/shop/HappyDottingCompany Thank you, Anjela 😊

  • @denisehowie3716
    @denisehowie37163 ай бұрын

    Hallelujah!!! I just bought these paint palettes this afternoon. Thank you!!!!!!!!

  • @elizabethcalvo4652
    @elizabethcalvo46523 ай бұрын

    Woww absolutely gorgeous 👏

  • @s.m.m4269
    @s.m.m42693 ай бұрын

    it is gorgeous but she stopped after the walking the dots on the 3rd line and jumps to a totally different mandala thats not the same, grrrr i was doing it as she was now bam nothing to finish that one

  • @lorrinep1
    @lorrinep14 ай бұрын

    Love the tips but would like to know if you have these two patterns available? thanks

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany4 ай бұрын

    Not this one but there's a beginner "Carnival" one in my Etsy shop. www.etsy.com/shop/HappyDottingCompany Thank you, Anjela 😊

  • @cindylynnhirsch5692
    @cindylynnhirsch56924 ай бұрын

    Been doing this for years. Works great! Silicone paint trays - brilliant idea and will use!!!

  • @veroniquecagle4296
    @veroniquecagle42964 ай бұрын

    Hi Anjela, where did you get those silicone paint pallets? I’ve searched Amazon to no avail. Thx

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany4 ай бұрын

    I make them and they're only available in our Etsy shop at the moment. Thanks, Anjela. www.etsy.com/shop/HappyDottingCompany

  • @veroniquecagle4296
    @veroniquecagle42964 ай бұрын

    Totally agree Anjela. These silicone paint pallets are great. I too use to use the paint pots but like you I discovered I was wasting a lot of paint. That’s what lead me to the paint pallets. Thx for the container tip to keep the paint moist.

  • @buzzyanderson4131
    @buzzyanderson41314 ай бұрын

    So great! Thanks for all you do for the community!

  • @karensimons4153
    @karensimons41534 ай бұрын

    Excellent, so very pleased you have released these on your site, they are a brilliant idea. After recently searching the internet with minimal luck, I reluctantly purchased a very small one from overseas with stupid a postage price. Now I can have a choice of descent sizes with a descent price and postage. Well done again Anjela, thanks so much.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome Karen, thank you! Anjela 😊

  • @keariewashburn4680
    @keariewashburn46804 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @lorir9226
    @lorir92264 ай бұрын

    Don't know if you have it in Australia, but Press 'n' Seal is wonderful to keep paint palettes from drying out.

  • @katguyot6351
    @katguyot63514 ай бұрын

    That’s what I use!

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany4 ай бұрын

    Yeah we have it but it's very expensive as it comes via USA and another throw-away plastic.

  • @kathleenrobbins7544
    @kathleenrobbins75444 ай бұрын

    I love these paint trays. It's great how the paint just pops out after it has dried. I often thought about creating a mixed media project using these dried out circles of paint. Hmm, maybe I'll get around to it. Anyway, thank you Angela for this great product.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany4 ай бұрын

    That's a great idea Kathleen! Thank you, Anjela 😊

  • @carolhettinger3696
    @carolhettinger36964 ай бұрын

    What is the black paint you use as a base coat??

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany4 ай бұрын

    Just regular acrylic paint - I don't recommend any particular brand. 😊

  • @thegreenwoodhub1279
    @thegreenwoodhub12794 ай бұрын

    Hello, can you please tell me what’s equivalent to ultracal 30 in the UK to make the rocks in your moulds?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany4 ай бұрын

    I have heard that these products are available in the UK and work well. - Crystacast or Herculite Stone

  • @thegreenwoodhub1279
    @thegreenwoodhub12794 ай бұрын

    @@HappyDottingCompany thank you so much! I have your measurement for ultracal 30 sheet it came with my moulds when I downloaded from your Etsy shop. I’m wondering if it’s the same with these UK products?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome. Unfortunately, the measurements/ratios are unlikely to be the same - but I don't know. 😟 @@thegreenwoodhub1279

  • @kimsullivan2925
    @kimsullivan29255 ай бұрын

    Hello, Anjela. What type paint do you use for the background? Any tips on how to avoid brush marks?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany5 ай бұрын

    I just use acrylic paint - (no particular brand) for the background colour. If you getting heavily textured brush marks you could try thinning your paint with some water (give a couple of coats if necessary) or use a finer bristled brush if you think the bristles are very coarse or stiff. I wouldn't be too fussy about the background as any art you put on top will hide the background.

  • @lorrainekhan6886
    @lorrainekhan68865 ай бұрын

    When are you going to add some more of your videos? They are so good 😊 and worth watching.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany5 ай бұрын

    I’ve been meaning to for a long time. I need to make it a priority 😘

  • @lorrainekhan6886
    @lorrainekhan68865 ай бұрын

    @@HappyDottingCompany definitely 👍

  • @lorrainekhan6886
    @lorrainekhan68865 ай бұрын

    These tools are the best! I have tried a few being a beginner and I find these make everything so much easier. Trust an Aussie to make something that works perfectly😊. Well done from another Aussie! ❤️❤️👍👍🙏🙏🙏

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Anjela 😊

  • @chaos_jess
    @chaos_jess6 ай бұрын

    Hello, I just bought 3 Happy Dotting Company molds and I made my first mandala stones using UltraCal 30. My question is, can I use Portland cement in these molds? Has anyone tried it? I’m thinking, if I used Portland cement they would be more durable. I think they would come out of the molds just fine but on the other hand I don’t want to ruin the molds I just bought. So if anyone has tried Portland cement with their molds let me know how it went. Thank you.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany6 ай бұрын

    Hi! Many people use a range of different products including cement based ones. I don't know if Portland cement exactly has been used. You may find a comment on this in the pinned post on our FB page which is about casting. 😊

  • @daphnerodriguez9980
    @daphnerodriguez99806 ай бұрын

    LOVELY THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME

  • @user-xp1io7xd4c
    @user-xp1io7xd4c6 ай бұрын

    Your work is beautiful 💕

  • @janicemathur5861
    @janicemathur58616 ай бұрын

    Can I use dimensional magic on acrylic paints for sealing

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany6 ай бұрын

    Sorry I don't know - I don't have any experience with that product. Thank you, Anjela

  • @user-pe8cu1vs6d
    @user-pe8cu1vs6d7 ай бұрын

    do you let the paint dry between applying the second dot of balck paint? Thank you

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany7 ай бұрын

    Yes you do 👍

  • @helenculwell8726
    @helenculwell87268 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to purchasing one! Thank you, Angela!

  • @michelleeckert2272
    @michelleeckert22728 ай бұрын

    This has to be one of the best tutorial videos I’ve seen for beginners. Well done!

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany8 ай бұрын

    Thank you Michelle. 😊

  • @thegreenwoodhub1279
    @thegreenwoodhub12799 ай бұрын

    What’s the diameter of the test tube? Where can order more from Amazon, do you have a link please? Thank you

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany9 ай бұрын

    It's 12mm diameter. Sorry I don't know an Amazon site that sells that size. If you message me on Etsy I can create a custom order for some. Thank you, Anjela 😊 www.etsy.com/shop/HappyDottingCompany

  • @thegreenwoodhub1279
    @thegreenwoodhub12799 ай бұрын

    @@HappyDottingCompany I just recently made 3 orders from your store. I’m gathering all the tools such as rasps to file down the rocks base, I ordered ultracal 30, I bought acrylic paints, and I have some dotting tools as well. I’m teaching dot painting workshops using your tealight candle, pen holder and rock moulds as soon as the orders arrive from your shop. I’m really looking forward to teach my participants! I think the pen holder with a glass test tube with a flower in it would make a beautiful mother days workshop for dot painting! Also the tea candle light mould in heart shape would be perfect for a Valentines workshop as well! Thank you for your help!

  • @donnah5378
    @donnah537810 ай бұрын

    Nice 👍🏾

  • @janinetibbett1484
    @janinetibbett148410 ай бұрын

    Thank you...most helpful & you make it easy to follow...

  • @kathybray7156
    @kathybray715610 ай бұрын

    Hhow to use dotting stencils Foor your desiģnx❤

  • @patriciaaubry844
    @patriciaaubry84410 ай бұрын

    Merci beaucoup pour tous ces conseils.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany10 ай бұрын

    De rien. Apprécier :)

  • @cheyennecassidy4329
    @cheyennecassidy432910 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info! I'm going to try this on some diamond painting coasters and key chains I want to deal before gifting.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany10 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure you'll find it glossy enough for that purpose - but good luck! 😊

  • @elauster2515
    @elauster251510 ай бұрын

    Is there a PDF that accompanies this tutorial? I tried to find it on your sight under downloads but this ones isn't there.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany10 ай бұрын

    It's in our Etsy site shop. www.etsy.com/shop/HappyDottingCompany Thank you, Anjela 😊

  • @RubenVuittonet
    @RubenVuittonet10 ай бұрын

    I'm looking to make a large mold for an art project. Is there anyone who will discuss this with me?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany10 ай бұрын

    Making a large mold or large casting? Feel free to send us an email [email protected]

  • @Vishgayamenon
    @Vishgayamenon10 ай бұрын

    It's really very beautiful. What is the material /mixture used to make the stone ?

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany10 ай бұрын

    Hi, I'll attach some information below. “What powder do I buy to make the Art Stones?” PLEASE SEE KZread kzread.info/dash/bejne/ka57zrNtl6Saes4.html What mix you use depends on your location and what you have available. Many different casting plasters work well. I like using Ultracal 30. Unfortunately, in some places it can be hard to get or expensive. Please note there is a downloadable data sheet on my website with the mixing quantities for Ultracal 30 for each mold and stone dimensions (the same ratios work for Perfect Cast). www.happydottingcompany.com Some alternative casting plasters include - USA/Canada - Perfect Cast, Rapid set Mortar mix from Home depot, Quikrete, Mapei, Dental Stone powder, Hydrocal powders, In the UK - Crystacast or Herculite Stone, In Aust and NZ. I buy my Ultracal 30 from Barnes (a shop in Woolloongabba, Brisbane) - I believe they have other outlets. Another option is Dental plaster by Gyprock (by special order from Bunnings) or Casting Plaster by Gyprock from Bunnings. Mitre 10 and other hardware stores probably have similar products too. Sometimes these products only come in big bags but then it’s very economical. Regards, Anjela

  • @4614Maria
    @4614Maria11 ай бұрын

    Grazie per il video! Vorrei sapere se è possibile acquistare solo le cupole di silicone...

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany11 ай бұрын

    sì, tramite il nostro negozio Etsy. www.etsy.com/shop/HappyDottingCompany

  • @4614Maria
    @4614Maria10 ай бұрын

    @@HappyDottingCompany Grazie!

  • @arcinesmith5837
    @arcinesmith583711 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this. I was so scared to get started. Your instructions are awesome and thank you for the sheet on how much to use. I order my molds from your company through Amazon because I could get them faster😊.

  • @janbouchard6699
    @janbouchard669911 ай бұрын

    How much molding powder should we put in the mold? I filled mine all the way to the top. I think my stone is way to high.

  • @HappyDottingCompany
    @HappyDottingCompany11 ай бұрын

    I recommend not completely filling molds - leaving the level slightly below the rim will result in a cleaner bottom of the casting. Thank you, Anjela 😊