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RANDOM SELECTOR

Use this Random Tangle Selector with your TanglePatterns.com TANGLE GUIDE to help you select tangles. See Pages 7 and 9 of the Guide for instructions. You can also use this to select random Strings: simply pop in any number in the range of 1 to 250.

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How to draw SPOOLIES

Zentangle pattern: Spoolies. 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 CZT® Hanny Waldburger’s Zentangle® pattern: Spoolies.

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How to draw LILY-EYES

Zentangle pattern: Lily-eyes. 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 Livia Chua’s Zentangle® pattern: Lily-eyes.

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TanglePatterns String 242

TanglePatterns String 242. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Joyce Blodgett for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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TanglePatterns String 241

TanglePatterns String 241. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Barbara Finwall for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 144 – with a special vocal treat and warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2017!

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure – 5 tangle gems from a year ago in the Zentangle® world! With a special vocal treat and warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2017!

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How to draw PEZEMBER

Zentangle pattern: Pezember. 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 CZT® Peter Fruehwirt’s Zentangle® pattern: Pezember.

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How to draw VIKINGS (and BUTTER BEANIES)

Zentangle pattern: Vikings. 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 Lila Popcheff’s Zentangle® pattern: Vikings (and Butter Beanies).

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How to draw PACH

Zentangle pattern: Pach. 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 Judy Okawa’s Zentangle® pattern: Pach.

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TanglePatterns String 240

TanglePatterns String 240. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Annette Plaga-Lodde for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw MYSWING

Zentangle pattern: MySwing. 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 CZT® Simone Menzel’s Zentangle® pattern: MySwing.

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How to draw MERIBERRIES

Zentangle pattern: Meriberries. 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 CZT® Cheryl Wilson’s Zentangle® pattern: Meriberries.

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How to draw ICANTHIS and SPIRALING ICANTHIS

Zentangle pattern: Icanthis. 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 and links to instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Icanthis.

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How to draw DRAWINGS

Zentangle pattern: Drawings. 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: Drawings.

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How to draw MARASU

Zentangle pattern: Marasu. 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: Marasu.

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TanglePatterns String 239

TanglePatterns String 239. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Rosemary Turpin for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 143 – and celebrating a Florida Christmas with the Winterfest Boat Parade

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure – 5 tangle gems from a year ago in the Zentangle® world! And celebrating a Florida Christmas with the Winterfest Boat Parade …

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How to draw CHEERZ

Zentangle pattern: Cheerz. 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 CZT® Joan Lilley’s Zentangle® pattern: Cheerz.

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How to draw ODEE

Zentangle pattern: Odee. 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 CZT® Susan Mayes’s Zentangle® pattern: Odee.

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TanglePatterns String 238

TanglePatterns String 238. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Beth Snoderly for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw CONOOR

Zentangle pattern: Conoor. 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 Rosemary Turpin’s Zentangle® pattern: Conoor.

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Give the endless gift of Zentangle this holiday season

Giving the gift of Zentangle® is not only a thoughtful idea for Christmas, you are sharing an endless, life-long rewarding practice with your loved ones.

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How to draw JOBOWTIE

Zentangle pattern: Jobowtie. 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 YuRu Chen’s Zentangle® pattern: Jobowtie.

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How to draw JOKI

Zentangle pattern: Joki. 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 Kim Claus’s Zentangle® pattern: Joki.

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TanglePatterns String 237

TanglePatterns String 237. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by CZT Nancy Smith for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 142 – Take time out from Black Friday to get your Zentangle on!

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Today we spotlight hidden tangle gems from the past. Here are some terrific tangles you might not have used for a while or maybe some you haven’t come across yet.

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How to draw GNEISS

Zentangle pattern: Gneiss. 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: Gneiss … and then some! With warm wishes for a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

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How to draw CAKE

Zentangle pattern: Cake. 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 9-year-old Una Wang’s Zentangle® pattern: Cake.

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TanglePatterns String 236

TanglePatterns String 236. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Mary Ellen Calhoun for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw TAMARAI

Zentangle pattern: Tamarai. 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 Indrani Novello’s Zentangle® pattern: Tamarai.

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How to draw TUMBLEWEED

Zentangle pattern: Tumbleweed. 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 Helen Williams’s Zentangle® pattern: Tumbleweed.

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