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Kitchen Table Tangles – Zentangle Apprentice Lesson #2 with Molly, Indy and Mazzy

The latest public KTT (Kitchen Table Tangles) video from from Zentangle® HQ focuses on tangling for children – Zentangle Apprentice Lesson #2

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Kitchen Table Tangles – A special double helping of Zentangle videos with Rick and Maria

Kitchen Table Tangles from Zentangle®

The latest public KTT (Kitchen Table Tangles) videos from from Zentangle® co-founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas … 2-for-the-price-of-1 …

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Kitchen Table Tangles – Zentangle® for children featuring Molly Hollibaugh tangling with her daughters Indy and Mazzy

KTT 026 - Zentangle Apprentice with Molly, Indy and Mazzy

The latest public KTT (Kitchen Table Tangles) video from from Zentangle® HQ focuses on tangling for children – “Zentangle Apprentices” – featuring CZT Molly Hollibaugh tangling with her young daughters Indy and Mazzy.

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Voice-Guided Zentangle® – Lesson 2 with CZT Molly Hollibaugh

Molly Hollibaugh of Zentangle HQ recently began a new video series of tangling lessons with a different approach. There are no images to follow, simply Molly’s calming voice guiding you through this second tangle lesson.

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Voice-Guided Zentangle® – Lesson 1 with CZT Molly Hollibaugh

Molly Hollibaugh of Zentangle HQ has recently begun a new video series of tangling lessons with a different approach. There are no images to follow, Molly’s calming voice will guide you through this tangle lesson.

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Kitchen Table Tangles – Zentangle video of Rick and Maria exploring Paradox tessellations

Special Edition! The latest public KTT (Kitchen Table Tangles) video from from Zentangle® co-founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Watch as they explore Paradox tessellations …

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How to draw MOON PIE

Zentangle pattern: Moon Pie. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

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How to draw HOLLIS

Zentangle pattern: Hollis. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

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How to draw RAVEL

Zentangle pattern: Ravel. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Ravel.

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How to draw DOODAH

Zentangle pattern: Doodah. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Doodah.

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Kitchen Table Tangles – Zentangle video of Maria tangling a Zendala tile from start to finish

The latest public KTT (Kitchen Table Tangles) video from from Zentangle® co-founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Marvelous and mesmerizing! Watch and learn as Maria tangles a Zendala tile from start to finish.

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Kitchen Table Tangles – Zentangle video demonstrating how to tangle dingsplatZ

Maria tangles a dingsplatz

“Hot off the presses” – this is the latest public KTT (Kitchen Table Tangles) video from from Zentangle’s co-founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas.

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Tangle Refresher 194 – A unique Valentine’s Day card, our random string, plus how to draw Snail, Flec, Iriemon, Satsu, Faux Weave

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure – spotlights hidden tangle gems from a year ago in the Zentangle® world! Also featuring an “explosion” Valentine’s Day card and our random string of the week …

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How to draw VEGA

Zentangle pattern: Vega. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Vega.

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How to draw SAMPSON

Zentangle pattern: Sampson. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Sampson.

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How to draw CENTIPEDE

Zentangle pattern: Centipede. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Centipede.

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How to draw AVREAL

Zentangle pattern: Avreal. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Avreal.

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How to draw QUABOG

Zentangle pattern: Quabog. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Quabog.

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How to draw STATIC

Zentangle pattern: Static. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Static.

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How to draw WADICAL

Zentangle pattern: Wadical. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

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How to draw FESTUNE

Zentangle pattern: Festune. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Festune.

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How to draw KNASE

Zentangle pattern: Knase. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Knase.

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How to draw ZANDER and SPIRALING ZANDER

Zentangle pattern: Zander. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Zander.

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Rick and Maria introduce Zentangle at the National Museum of American Illustrators summer lecture series

In this video Zentangle co-founders Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts introduced the art of Zentangle at the final event of the National Museum of American Illustrators (NMAI) 2018 Summer Lecture Series in Newport, Rhode Island, Enjoy the exquisite examples of Maria’s artistry through the years …

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Tangling Zenith in white ink on a black tile with CZT Molly Hollibaugh

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In this video produced by Sakura, CZT Molly Hollibaugh tangles the Zentangle-original Zenith and shares helpful tips about using white ink on a black tile.

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How to draw SCENA

Zentangle pattern: Scena. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Scena.

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How to draw TOODLES

Zentangle pattern: Toodles. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Toodles.

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How to draw RUMPUS

Zentangle pattern: Rumpus. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Rumpus.

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CZT Dorian Eng shows how to make a ringing bell Christmas ornament using Zentangle tiles

CZT Dorian Eng's Zentangle ringing bell ornament

In this 5-minute video presented by Sakura, Certified Zentangle Teacher Dorian Eng demonstrates how to create a Zentangle-inspired holiday ornament using 3.5″ square Zentangle tiles.

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How to draw DEWD

Zentangle pattern: Dewd. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing the latest Zentangle®-original tangle: DEWD. And seven more videos from Project Pack #1.

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