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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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TanglePatterns String 019

September 22nd, 2012
TanglePatterns Strings 019

This String is shared by tangler Linda Selymes.

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Tangle Refresher 34

September 21st, 2012
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, a request for submissions for an upcoming “Shading Mini-Clinic”.

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How to draw VIA

September 19th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Via. 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 Pam Pincha-Wagener’s Zentangle® pattern: Via.

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How to draw AURA-LEAH

September 17th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Aura-Leah. 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 du Preez’s Zentangle® pattern: Aura-Leah.

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TanglePatterns String 018

September 15th, 2012
TanglePatterns String 018

This String is shared by CZT® Sandy Hunter.

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How to draw ESCALATOR

September 14th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Escalator. 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: Escalator.

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How to draw COPADA

September 12th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Copada. 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: Copada.

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How to draw COOL BEANS

September 10th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Cool Beans. 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 Lynn Herrin’s Zentangle® pattern: Cool Beans.

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How to tangle a pumpkin

September 9th, 2012
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In this video, CZT® Suzanne McNeill demonstrates how to tangle a pumpkin using oil-based paint markers.

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TanglePatterns String 017

September 8th, 2012
TanglePatterns String 017

This String is shared by tangler Joyce Bruns.

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Tangle Refresher 33

September 7th, 2012
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 TRA-LA-LA

September 5th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Tra-la-la. 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® Kelley Kelly’s Zentangle® pattern: Tra-la-la.

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How to draw CLE

September 3rd, 2012
Zentangle pattern: CLE. 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® Jodi Ferrini’s Zentangle® pattern: CLE.

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TanglePatterns String 016

September 1st, 2012
TanglePatterns String 016

This String is shared by tangler Jill Dobis.

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How to draw CAMELIA

August 31st, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Camelia. 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 Anne Marks’ Zentangle® pattern: Camelia.

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Embossing metal with tangle patterns

August 29th, 2012
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In this video, CZT® Suzanne McNeill demonstrates how easy it is to emboss metal with Zentangle® patterns.

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How to draw LLILLY

August 27th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Llilly. 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 Ksenija Vojisavljevic’s Zentangle® pattern: Llilly.

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TanglePatterns String 015

August 25th, 2012
TanglePatterns String 015. 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.

This String is shared by CZT® Courtney Frantz, she also shares a tip about using photographs for string inspiration.

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Tangle Refresher 32

August 24th, 2012
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 IX

August 22nd, 2012
Zentangle pattern: IX. 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: IX.

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How to draw CAPELL

August 20th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Capell. 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® Anita Roby-Lavery’s Zentangle® pattern: Capell.

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TanglePatterns String 014

August 18th, 2012
TanglePatterns String 014. All Rights Reserved.

This String is shared by tangler Joyce Blodgett.

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How to draw D-VINE

August 17th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: D-vine. 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® Debbie Perdue’s Zentangle® pattern: D-Vine.

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How to draw CRUFFLE

August 15th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Cruffle. 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® Sandy Hunter’s Zentangle® pattern: Cruffle.

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How to draw LANIE

August 13th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Lanie. 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 Adele Bruno’s Zentangle® pattern: Lanie.

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TanglePatterns String 013

August 11th, 2012
TanglePatterns String 013

This String is shared by tangler Jill Dobis.

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Tangle Refresher 31

August 10th, 2012
Tangle Refresher!

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

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How to draw SPOKES

August 8th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Spokes. 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® Caren Mlot’s Zentangle® pattern: Spokes.

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How to draw SLÁINTE

August 6th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Sláinte. 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 Kate McIlreavy’s Zentangle® pattern: Sláinte.

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STORIES: Relieving mental exhaustion and increasing productivity

August 5th, 2012
STORIES: How Zentangle changes lives

In this occasional series on TanglePatterns, readers describe in their own words how Zentangle® has changed their lives. Tangler and freelance book editor Laurie R. describes how Zentangle has helped relieve mental exhaustion while increasing her productivity; she also shares one of her first Zentangles.

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