Mehndi Mandalas Adult Coloring Book: Black Background
By: Stefania Miro
Rating: 5 of 5
I found this to be a fun coloring book of mandalas. The designs have a bit of detail but not so much to be overwhelming. I like coloring mandalas but some have such intricate spots to color, I have problems with both my eyes and getting the nibs of my pens/pencils into the spots to color. This is not that type of coloring book.
While the coloring book is Mehndi in nature, I find a lot of floral inspiration in it as well. I enjoy it no matter the inspiration and will enjoy coloring in it.
I like the black background as it can hide the times I color outside the lines if I am using markers. I’ve found that is not as true with pencils as the color can show up slightly on the background.
I did note that the copy I received from the publisher had an issue with the background not being fully printed in black (the unbound edge of the last few pages had approximately a quarter inch of white showing on the unbound edge. The copy I purchased did not have the issue (which was as well as I bought it as a gift for a family member.) With this kind of issue, a quick call to Amazon usually results in a rapid replacement copy being ordered.
This is what I found in this coloring book:
31 Mehndi inspired Designs with black backgrounds in the book
Printed one side of the page
Paper is typical inexpensive quality by CreateSpace printing: white with black printed backgrounds, thin, slightly rough and non-perforated.
The designs do not merge into the binding. The designs are centered on the page with all elements finished at the outer edges.
Glue Binding
Create Space Paper/Media Quality
Alcohol-based markers bleed through the page quickly.
Water-based markers bleed through in spots.
Gel pens and India ink pens leave shadows on back of the page. India ink can bleed through if you apply heavily or multiple coats.
Coloring Pencils work fairly well with this publisher’s paper provided you don’t press extremely hard while coloring. I find that I can layers the same color for deeper pigment or multiple colors. I prefer to use a liquid blender rather than a pencil style blender due to the black background and heavier black lines. I find that these sometimes will smear with a blending pencil. This is true of both oil and wax based pencils. I have also found that hard lead pencils leave dents through the paper.
I like to use a blotter when working in this type of book. I use a page of card stock or several sheets of heavyweight paper under my working page. It keeps seeping ink and marring dents from ruining the pages below.
In addition to the copy of this book that I purchased on Amazon, I was provided a copy of the coloring book by the publisher.
Here are some sample designs from the book:
I found this to be a fun coloring book of mandalas. The designs have a bit of detail but not so much to be overwhelming. I like coloring mandalas but some have such intricate spots to color, I have problems with both my eyes and getting the nibs of my pens/pencils into the spots to color. This is not that type of coloring book. 
