Tangle Refresher 139 – Featuring a step-by-step tutorial on how to tangle on glass ornaments …

By Linda Farmer, CZT ~ October 14th, 2016

Today we’re revisiting another inspiring tutorial from the past, this one is CZT Anna Houston’s article on how to tangle glass ornaments.

I was reminded of this tutorial recently on a trip into Michael’s with all the seasonal craft “fodder” including boxes and boxes of plain glass ornaments just waiting for your creative tangling touch.

“As the calendar edges relentlessly closer to the holidays, it’s time to start thinking about getting a few of those seasonal crafts underway. If you haven’t started already.

Recently I invited Canadian nurse and CZT Anna Houston of Armstrong, British Columbia, to share how she tangled these beautiful ornaments.

Tangled ornaments are not only lovely to create for your own holiday décor but they will make truly treasured gifts for friends and loved ones.

Today Anna shares her process and also one or two things she learned that didn’t work, to save you the aggro.

Here are some of her gorgeous tangled ornaments, this is from the group she created for Christmas last year.

CZT Anna Houston’s tangled Christmas ornaments. Anna made these for Christmas 2013.

For Anna’s complete step-by-step tutorial visit the original post here and be sure to read the comments too, lots of great tips there!

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The Tangle Refresher series, aka Buried Treasure, spotlights hidden tangle gems from the past. It can remind you of tangles you might not have used for a while or introduce you to some you haven’t come across yet.

Here are five more tangle pattern gems and a Tangle Refresher from a year (or two) ago for your tangling pleasure. Remember to check out the “More Good Stuff” links below too.

BTW as you visit these tangles please do leave a comment of thanks and encouragement to show the artists you appreciate them for sharing their creativity to inspire yours. And please share a link to your favorite tangles with your followers on all your social media. Thanks!

Zenful tangling!

**Buried Treasure from the tangling past**
	Tripoli
	Gra-vee
	Abundies
	Binda
	Sails
	Tangle Refresher 111

More good stuff …

No rulers in Zentangle — “Just as we point out that there’s no eraser in a Zentangle Kit, there’s also no ruler. … With a relaxed focus and leaving rulers and preconceived notions aside, expect to be surprised and delighted.“
On understanding Zentangle – “A post with no pictures.”
New to Zentangle®? The Official Zentangle Kit has everything you need to get started, including a great DVD tutorial by Zentangle co-founder Maria Thomas.
A great companion to the Kit is the new Zentangle Primer Vol 1 – your CZT-in-a-book by the founders of Zentangle!
Everything you need to know about creating Zentangle-Inspired Art or Products
Free Interweave eBook – Know Your Rights: Copyright 101 for crafters and artists
Tangle Pattern Refreshers – the entire Buried Treasure series.
Find more tutorials on TanglePatterns by visiting the TUTORIALS tab on the pink alphabetic menu bar
Find a CZT near you – the link to the list of Certified Zentangle Teachers is located in the left sidebar of the site under the heading SOURCE WEBSITES.
Interested in becoming a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT®)? Here’s more information.
Linda’s List of Zentangle-original tangles — THE tangles to learn first if you’re new to Zentangle.

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