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RANDOM SELECTOR

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STORIES: How Zentangle helps an “almost-teenager” with ADHD and anger management issues

Sunflower tranquility and hope

In this occasional series on TanglePatterns, readers describe in their own words how Zentangle® has changed their lives. 12-year-old Daniel describes how “the calming experience of Zentangle was not only an aid in getting rid of my hyper-ness, but something that I very quickly became captivated with.” He also shares some of his Zentangle art with us.

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TanglePatterns String 121

TanglePatterns String 121

This String is shared by tangler Didier Gervy 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 85

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw ING

Zentangle pattern: ING

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

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How to draw CABANA

Zentangle pattern: Cabana

Online instructions for drawing Milde Weiss’s Zentangle® pattern: Cabana.

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How to draw (O)

Zentangle pattern: (O)

Online instructions for drawing Damy Teng’s Zentangle® pattern: (O).

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TanglePatterns String 120

TanglePatterns String 120

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 FARLING

Zentangle pattern: Farling

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Deb Eichhorn’s Zentangle® pattern: Farling.

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How to draw KAURIKUNDA

Zentangle pattern: KauriKunde

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Tina Hunziker’s Zentangle® pattern: KauriKunda.

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How to draw CURL

Zentangle pattern: Curl

Online instructions for drawing Lu-Marie Laker’s Zentangle® pattern: Curl.

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TanglePatterns String 119

TanglePatterns String 119

This String is shared by CZT Linda Fine 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 84

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. And some wisdom from “The Book of Zentangle”.

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How to draw ALAURA

Zentangle pattern: Alaura

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Diane Tai’s Zentangle® pattern: Alaura.

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How to draw INCHWORM

Zentangle pattern: Inchworm

Links to online instructions for drawing Lori Byerly’s Zentangle® pattern: Inchworm.

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TanglePatterns String 118

TanglePatterns String 118

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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How to draw CROSCRO

Zentangle pattern: Crosco

Online instructions for drawing Hsin-Ya Hsu’s Zentangle® pattern: Croscro.

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How to draw POMX2

Zentangle pattern: Pomx2

Online instructions for drawing Damy Teng’s Zentangle® pattern: Pomx2.

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How to draw UNI

Zentangle pattern: Uni

Online instructions for drawing Beth Snoderly’s Zentangle® pattern: Uni.

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TanglePatterns String 117

TanglePatterns String 117

This String is shared by tangler Sabrina Croft 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 83

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. Also, “must read” tips about using the site for tanglers who are new to Zentangle® and TanglePatterns.com.

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How to draw GORD

Zentangle pattern: Gord

Online instructions for drawing Sue Zanker’s Zentangle® pattern: Gord.

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How to draw FRACAS

Zentangle pattern: Fracas

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

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How to draw INDY-RELLA

Zentangle pattern: Indy-Rella

Online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Indy-Rella. And introducing the newest member of the Zentangle family, Bijou!

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TanglePatterns String 116

TanglePatterns String 116

This String is shared by CZT Sandy Hunter 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 A-FOG

Zentangle pattern: A-fog

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Kathy Redmond’s Zentangle® pattern: A-fog.

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How to draw MERINGUE

Zentangle pattern: Meringue

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Kelley Kelly’s Zentangle® pattern: Meringue.

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How to draw KITL

Zentangle pattern: Kitl

Online instructions for drawing Jem Miller’s Zentangle® pattern: Kitl.

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STORIES: Undaunted by recent loss of vision in one eye, tangler finds accomplishment through Zentangle®

Sunflower tranquility and hope

In this occasional series on TanglePatterns, readers describe in their own words how Zentangle® has changed their lives. After she lost vision in one eye this Spring, tangler Carol Jansen Greene describes how Zentangle helped her overcome her situation and give her a sense of accomplishment. Carol includes pictures of her beautifully tangled gourd.

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TanglePatterns String 115

TanglePatterns String 115

This String is shared by tangler Grace McIntyre 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 82

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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