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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 SWIRLY

Zentangle pattern: Swirly. 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 Angie Whalen’s Zentangle® pattern: Swirly.

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TanglePatterns String 105

TanglePatterns String 105

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 77

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 INAURA

Zentangle pattern: Inaura. 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® Bunny Wright’s Zentangle® pattern: Inaura.

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How to draw JAJAZZ

Zentangle pattern: Jajazz. 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® Nancy Newlin’s Zentangle® pattern: Jajazz.

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An easy and elegant technique for creating hand-made greeting cards

Zenspirations Greeting Card

Just in time for Mother’s Day! Many of us love the Zenspirations dangle designs and patterning techniques of calligrapher and artist Joanne Fink and her earlier videos are very popular viewing. In this video Joanne demonstrates how to use her Zenspirations dangle designs and Sakura pens to create a lovely hand made greeting card.

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TanglePatterns String 104

TanglePatterns String 104

This String is shared by CZT Nancy Newlin 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 ZETA

Zentangle pattern: Zeta. 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® Wayne Harlow’s Zentangle® pattern: Zeta.

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How to draw MAISIE

Zentangle pattern: Maisie. 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 Carla Jennings’s Zentangle® pattern: Maisie.

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How to draw SEEDINGS

Zentangle pattern: Seedings. 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 Damy Teng’s Zentangle® pattern: Seedings.

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TanglePatterns celebrates its 4th Anniversary today!

TanglePatterns 4th Anniversary

Today, tucked in between May Day and Cinco de Mayo celebrations, TanglePatterns.com celebrates four wonderful years of sharing Zentangle® learning, creativity, fun and inspiration with you.

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TanglePatterns String 103

TanglePatterns String 103

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 76

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 BARNEY

Zentangle pattern: Barney. 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® Sadelle Wiltshire’s Zentangle® pattern: Barney.

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How to draw LOGJAM

Zentangle pattern: Logjam. 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® Wayne Harlow’s Zentangle® pattern: Logjam.

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TanglePatterns String 102

TanglePatterns String 102

This String is shared by tangler Anne Marks 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 FOXEYE

Zentangle pattern: Foxeye. 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 Betsey Youngs’s Zentangle® pattern: Foxeye.

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How to draw OLÉ

Zentangle pattern: Olé. 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 Barbara Finwall’s Zentangle® pattern: Olé.

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How to draw AXLEXA

Zentangle pattern: Axlexa. 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 Henrike Bratz’s Zentangle® pattern: Axlexa.

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TanglePatterns String 101

TanglePatterns String 101

This String is shared by tangler Yamit Fridman 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 75

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 wishing you a very Happy Easter!

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How to draw FANDANGO

Zentangle pattern: Fandango. 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 Vicki Bassett’s Zentangle® pattern: Fandango.

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Ideas for tangling and decorating plastic Easter eggs

Angie Vangelis decorates plastic eggs

In this video, CZT Angie Vangelis demonstrates three easy ways to decorate plastic Easter eggs with tangles and flowers using Sakura Micron, Moonlight, Glaze and Watercolor Brush Pens.

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How to draw KELP

Zentangle pattern: Kelp. 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 Nancy Domnauer’s Zentangle® pattern: Kelp.

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TanglePatterns.com STRINGS GUIDE, Volume 2 (Strings 051-100) now available!

TanglePatterns STRINGS GUIDE, Volume 2 (051-100)

The new 24-page PDF eBook describes the importance of Strings in Zentangle® and compiles 50 more strings (051-100) from the site’s resource into a convenient printable reference. Volume 2 also contains blank String Organizers for you to collect and organize more strings. Visit the STORE > EBOOKS page and scroll down to Item #6 to get your copy today. Remember, your purchase helps support the ongoing development of TanglePatterns.com and is most appreciated!

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TanglePatterns String 100

TanglePatterns String 100

This String is shared by Zentangle® co-founder Maria Thomas for your creative enjoyment.

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How to draw DOUBLE D’S

Zentangle pattern: Double D's. 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 Murphy’s Zentangle® pattern: Double D’s.

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New Renaissance Tan Zendala Sets available to pre-order from TanglePatterns

Zentangle Renaissance Zendala Set

I’m delighted to announce that new Renaissance Tan Zendala Sets are now available to pre-order from TanglePatterns. Zentangle has made these available only through CZTs for a while, so place your order today to get yours soon!

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How to draw RIXTY

Zentangle pattern: Rixty. 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: Rixty.

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How to draw SPIRO

Zentangle pattern: Spiro. 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 Beth Snoderly’s Zentangle® pattern: Spiro.

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