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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 LUCKY

March 15th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Lucky. 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® Adele Bruno’s Zentangle® pattern: Lucky.

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How to draw ZOYA

March 13th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Zoya. 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 Celia Norman’s Zentangle® pattern: Zoya.

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How to draw STAR MAP

March 11th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Star Map. 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® Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Star Map.

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TanglePatterns String 043

March 9th, 2013
TanglePatterns String 043

This String is shared by tangler Beth Snoderly for your creative enjoyment.

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Tangle Refresher 46

March 8th, 2013
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 YOGA

March 6th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Yoga. 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® Margaret Bremner’s Zentangle® pattern: Yoga.

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How to draw N-MESHED

March 4th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: N-Meshed. 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 Linda Rainsford’s Zentangle® pattern: N-Meshed.

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Guidelines for creating Zentangle-inspired Art and Products

March 2nd, 2013
Tangler Tips

I’ve been getting email inquiries about what is involved in creating Zentangle®-inspired cards and other products for sale. I thought it would be helpful to review Zentangle’s current guidelines and make them available on TanglePatterns.

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TanglePatterns String 042

March 2nd, 2013
TanglePatterns String 042

This String is shared by tangler Bunnie Wright for your creative enjoyment.

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How to draw TWILE (STOIC)

March 1st, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Twile (Stoic). 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® Lesley Scott-Gilliland’s Zentangle® pattern: Twile. Lesley unknowingly deconstructed the Zentangle®-original tangle Stoic.

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How to draw FLWR BOX

February 27th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Flwr Box. 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® Kathy Barringer’s Zentangle® pattern: Flwr Box.

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How to draw TESALI

February 25th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Tesali. 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 Elena Hadzijaneva’s Zentangle® pattern: Tesali.

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TanglePatterns String 041

February 23rd, 2013
TanglePatterns String 041

This String is shared by tangler Cherie Hartwick for your creative enjoyment.

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Tangle Refresher 45

February 22nd, 2013
Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago and more – oldies but goodies for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw JILLI

February 20th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Jilli. 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® Sue Jacobs’s Zentangle® pattern: Jilli.

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How to draw PAUSHALÖV

February 18th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Paushalöv. 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® Amy Broady’s Zentangle® pattern: Paushalöv.

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TanglePatterns String 040

February 16th, 2013
TanglePatterns String 040

This String is shared by CZT Sue Jacobs for your creative enjoyment.

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How to draw XENSO

February 15th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Xenso. 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® Sue Clark’s Zentangle® pattern: Xenso.

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How to draw FALZ

February 15th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Falz. 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® Sue Clark’s Zentangle® pattern: Falz.

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How to draw QUANDARY

February 14th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Quandary. 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: Quandary.

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How to draw HEARTSTRINGS

February 13th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Heartstrings. 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: Heartstrings.

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How to draw LOVE LINE

February 11th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Love Line. 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: Love Line.

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TanglePatterns String 039

February 9th, 2013
TanglePatterns String 039

This String with a Valentine’s flair is shared by tangler Jo Fletcher for your creative enjoyment.

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Tangle Refresher 44

February 8th, 2013
Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago and more – oldies but goodies for your tangling pleasure. Also, an awesome NASA photo of the Nor-Easter blowing snow on everyone “up north”.

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How to draw VOGA

February 6th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Voga. 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® Carole Ohl’s Zentangle® pattern: Voga.

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How to draw STARAWN

February 4th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Starwan. 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: Starawn.

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TanglePatterns String 038

February 2nd, 2013
TanglePatterns String 38

This String is shared by tangler Barbara Finwall for your creative enjoyment. Also a reminder from Maria Thomas about doing your string in pencil.

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How to draw PHICOPS

February 1st, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Phicops. 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 Brad Harms’ Zentangle® pattern: Phicops.

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How to draw FANG

January 30th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Fang. 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 Celia Norman’s Zentangle® pattern: Fang.

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A tutorial on expanding your range of options with the Sakura Micron 01 Pen

January 28th, 2013
Sakura Micron 01 Pen

Today we’re going to take a look at tangling with the Micron pen because there are Zentangle® newbies who’ve joined us and the rest of us could probably use a good brush-up too. First we’ll take a quick look at the instrument itself, and then we’ll look at the art of being deliberate and controlling your pen to expand the range of options that you might not realize are available to you in using this tool.

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