So far in my own “wine” series of tangle patterns I’ve published Chard, Gewurtz, and Zin. This tangle pattern I’ve named Shiraz (pronounced “Shee-rahz”) and it’s a fun and easy filler pattern to draw. And my little Christmas gift to you.
I first named this pattern “Beach” but then I decided to add it to the wine series and chose Shiraz (the grape is also known as Syrah). Imagine my surprise when I learned the ancient Persian city of Shiraz is known as the city of poets (Hafez and Sa’di), wine and flowers. “The oldest sample of wine in the world, dating to approximately 7,000 years ago, was discovered on clay jars recovered outside of Shiraz.” Shiraz it is.
Start by making the little dot or closed spiral at one end of the element (Step 1). Then spiral out from that and return to one side of the same spot (Step 2). Continue to grow the pattern outwards by circling around and around (Steps 3-5), coming in to the same side of the starting point each time. It’s quite hypnotic.
As I’ve done here, keep your shapes loose and repetitive so you end up with a bunch of different organic shell shapes. A little shading under the edge to add dimension and you’ve got Shiraz. Easy peasy and a great filler!
Tip: if you’d like some free printable templates for drawing your pattern steps, visit the DOWNLOADS tab at the top of the page. There’s a variety of index card, half page, and full page templates, with grids or without, to choose from. While you’re up there, check out the TIPS & TOOLS section too – lots of great stuff there!
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This is a cute pattern. Looks like clams or musscles.
Ooh. Can’t wait to try this one! In fact, I think I’ll go try it now!
I want to know if all these patterns are in a book to buy?
Short answer: no. Quite a few of the patterns on TanglePatterns are in the books you’ll find in the BOOK REVIEWS section, however those books have many more patterns that haven’t yet been published on the web. And many other patterns are only found on the web.
And, of course, there are all kinds of copyright issues involved with producing a book of all the patterns. That’s why TanglePatterns is such a great resource, if I may say so.
Love this one! It’s going right on my iPod. Thanks, Linda!