What you’ll need to get started…
a black permanent marker Micron 01 Pigma pigment ink pen by Sakura is suggested
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Zentangle® calms the mind. It helps reduce stress and improve focus. This relaxing process turns drawing simple patterns into artistic design. Zentangle was developed by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. It can be done anywhere and no ‘artistic’ talent is needed. The ritual helps anyone get in touch with life, solve problems, turn mistakes into positives, be innovative and become more creative. Learn to create fascinating tangles with this relaxing and rewarding artform or all ages. Enjoy the experience that tangling brings. “Zentangle”, the red square, and “Anything is possible, one stroke at a time are registered trademarks of Zentangle, Inc. Zentangle’s teaching method is Patent Pending and is used by permission. You’ll find wonderful resources, a list of certified teachers, workshops, a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects, supplies, kits, and tiles at zentangle.com .
Traditional Zentangle… A very simple ritual is part of every traditional Zentangle. 1. Make a dot in each corner of your paper tile with a pencil. Connect the dots to form a basic frame. 2. Draw guideline “strings” with the pencil. The shape can be a zigzag, swirl, X, circle or just about anything that divides the area into sections. It represents the “golden thread” that connects all the patterns and events that run through life. The strings will not be erased but will disappear. 3. Use a black pen to draw Tangle patterns into each section formed by the “string”. 4. Rotate the paper tile as you fill each section with a pattern.
How to Get Started
1. Use a pencil to make a dot in each corner.
2. Connect the dots with the pencil.
3. Draw a “string” with the pencil as a guide line. Try a X’, or a swirl.
zigzag, a
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4. Switch to a black pen an raw a tangle pattern in each section formed by the “string”. When you cross a line, change the pattern. It is OK to leave some sections blank.
Portholes 1. Draw two lines in the same direction. 2. Draw a circle. 3. Draw a halo line to make a moon on one side of the circle. 4. Color the moon shape with black. 5. Add more circles.
ntersection 1. Draw a line from side to side. Draw an intersecting line from side to side. 2. Draw a line from corner to corner. Draw an intersecting line from corner to corner, 3. Draw a triangle point in each section. 4. Draw a small triangle in each section. 5. Color the small triangles with black.
pinners 1. Draw horizonal lines (straight or curved) that are parallel to each other. 2. Draw vertical lines (straight or curved) that are parallel to each other. 3. Add a circle at each intersection. 4. Color two opposite sections of each circle with black. 5. Make a dot in each center area.
Each Tangle is a unique artistic design and there are hundreds of variations. Start ith basic patterns, then create your own. With Zentangle, no eraser is needed. Just as in life, we cannot erase events and mistakes. Instead, we must build upon them and make improvements from any event. Life is a building process. All events and experiences are incorporated into our learning process and into our life patterns.
Nipa* 1. Draw a circle in the section. 2. Add more circles. Vary the sizes. 3. Draw a wavy line from top to bottom. Be sure to stop the line as you reach each circle so it looks like the line went ‘under’ the circle. 4. Add more wavy lines to fill the section *original Zentangle design 9 Orginal Zentangle design
River 1. Draw one very wavy line. 2. Draw a second line going the same direction to make a section 3. Color the section with black. 4. Draw additional lines on the right until the section is filled. Some lines wi be curvy and some will have points. 5. Turn the tile so the empty section is on the right. Draw additional lines until this section is filled.
Optional…
Shading Your Zentangle Shading adds a touch of dimension. 1. Use the side of your pencil to gently color areas and details gray. 2. Rub the pencil areas with a ‘paper stump’ to blend the gray. Note: Use shading sparingly. Be sure to leave white sections white.
Where to add shading.
Around the edge of Intersection
On one side of River
In each background space of Spinners
Along the edges of Nipa
Use a pencil to add shading and use a ‘paper stump’ to rub the pencil areas to smudge, soften and blend the gray shadows. Add shading along the right edge and the bottom of your finished shape. Make the shading about l/8” wide, to “raise” tangles off the page.
unchin* *original Zentangle design
Lightbulbs
eyhole
unshine & Shadow
Quarters
Growth
Wired
Targets
Polka Dots Practice a new tangle pattern every day and draw a new tile design every day.
n and Out
lats
Basketweave
Hopscotch
Criss & Cross
quare in Square
Jelly Roll
Jump
Rain * original Zentangle design
Bubbles
Use Hero Arts Rubber Stamp #K5112 ‘Fancy Dress’ as an outline. Fill each section ith a different tangle pattern.
Use StampaFe Rubber Stamp #M12415 ‘Man in the Moon’ as the center. Draw small rays around the center then draw different sizes of long rays. Fill each long ray with a tangle pattern. Add small Tendrils between each of the long rays.
Yincut* * orginal Zentagle design
Loops
callops
roplets
Barberpole
Chevron
Chaingang
Tendrils
prouts
Bricks
Row 1: Nipa* Basketweave Droplets Chaingang
Row 2: Intersection Spinners Scallops Bead by Bead
Row 3: Wired Growth Munchin* Targets
Row 3: Jelly Roll Yincut* Rain Bubbles Use Paula Best Rubber Stamp #2014-A ‘Blank Collage Tags’ as an outline.
Index of Tangles… These tag shapes are the perfect size to create an index of all the tangle patterns and variations that you have practiced and learned. It is a ready reference for drawing new creations. TIP: Cut out each tag, write the name of the tangle on the back. Place all the tags in a jar. When you make your next Zentangle, draw one tag out of the jar at a time then draw that tangle in a section. Repeat for each section.
tarlight
Picot
Whirls
Fern
Pinwheels
Bead by Bead
Leaf
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#G1022
#F1045
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#E1039
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#G1022 Use Outlines Rubber Stamps ‘Flowers and Leaves’ as an outline.
Rubber Stamp ‘Outlines7 and Zentangle… What a great idea! Use simple Rubber Stamps as the design outline. Print the stamp image with Staz-On Black ink, then draw a Zentangle pattern in each section. Kate Farricker absolutelyeverything.com drew these stunning flowers. Debbie Lagan, Kathy Jones and Mandy Boukus from outlinesrubberstamp.com created these layered flower cards from their Outlines stamps… wonderful leaves, swirls and layered flowers that are perfect for Zentangle.
Turquoise Card used: #J986 Swirls Background on aqua Vellum #F1049 ‘Thanks a Bunch’ Center #G1022 Flower
White and Black Card used: #J988 Izzy Background #F1048 Center #H1037 and #G1038 for the layered Flower #F1045 Leaf on Green Vellum
Use Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp #97401 ‘Hooty’ by Amy Smyth as an outline. Stamp 3 owls. Draw a branch and leaves, then use a marker to color the leaves Green.
Use Hampton Art Rubber Stamp #DF2223 ‘Pair of Eyes’ by Diana Kovacs. Draw a string around the eyes and fill each section with a Zentangle pattern.
Rubber Stamp ‘Outlines’ and Zentangle… You’re going to love this fun and easy technique. Stamp the image with Staz-On Black ink. If desired color areas or add accents with a Red pen. Or, for added dimension, stamp the image with embossing ink then use embossing powder and a heat gun to ‘raise’ the outline. Draw a tangle pattern in each embossed section with a Black Micron pen. You’ll love the fun variations in texture.
Use Hampton Art Rubber Stamp #DF2282 ‘Face in Square’ by Diana Kovacs as the face. Add the hat, veil and dress designs around the shape of the face.
Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #2741 I ‘Carol’s Butterfly1 as an outline.
Use Stampabilities Rubber Stamp #C 1101 ‘Scribble Heart’ as an outline. Stamp 3 hearts. Draw a string around the hearts and fill each section with a Zentangle pattern. Use a marker to color the hearts Red.
Rubber Stamp ‘Outlines’ and Zentangle… Why didn’t I think of that? Even if you “can’t draw”, here’s a perfect technique that anyone will enjoy. Use simple Rubber Stamp images as the design outline. Print the stamp image ith Staz-On Black ink on paper. Next draw a Zentangle pattern in each section. Hearts, apples, jars, clothing, flowers, hats, butterflies, animals and flowers are all great images for Zentangle.
Use Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp #04244 ‘Mason Jar’ as an outline.
Use Stampabilities Rubber Stamp #C1101 ‘Scribble Heart’ as an outline, use a marker to color the hearts Red or Black.
Samples of Rubber Stamp outline images before drawing a Zentangle pattern in each section.
Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #3485 H ‘Flower Stained Glass’ as an outline.
Use Hampton Art Rubber Stamp #DF2282 ‘Face in Square’ by Diana Kovacs as the face. Add the swirls, ten drills and designs around the shape of the face.
Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #2589H ‘Blank Kimono’ as an outline.
Use Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp #08353 ‘My Mother’s Dress’ by Dawn Houser as an outline.
40 Fun Tangle Patterns…
Portholes
Intersection
Spinners
Nipa*
River
Munchin*
Lightbulbs
Keyhole
Sunshine & Shadow
Quarters
Growth
Wired
Targets
Polka Dots
In & Out
Slats
Basketweave
Hopscotch
Criss & Cross
Square in Square
Jelly Roll
Jump
Rain*
Bubbles
Yincut*
Loops
Scallops
Droplets
Barberpole Chevron
Tendrils
Chaingang
Sprouts
Bricks
Starlight
Picot
Whirls
Fern
Pinwheels
Bead by Bead
Leaf
Suzanne Suzann e McNeill McNeill Suzanne is often known as “the Trendsetter” of arts and crafts. Dedicated to hands-on creativity, she constantly tests, experiments and invents something new and fun. Suzanne is the woman behind Design Originals, a -publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. She is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instru instructor, ctor, auth author or and lover of everyth everything hands-on. hands-on. Visit Suzanne at blog.suzannemcneill.com to see events, books and a ‘Zentangle of the Week’. MANY THANKS to my staff for their cheerful help and wonderful ideas! Kathy Kathy Mason • Kristy Kri sty Krouse • Patty Wil Willi liam amss
ZENTANGLE® - You’ll find wonderful resources, a list or certified teachers an orkshops, orkshops, a fabulous fabulous gallery of inspiring inspiri ng projects, projec ts, kits, kits, supplies s upplies and a nd tiles. ZENTANGLE - www.zentangle.com SUPPLIERS - Most stores carry an excellent assortment of supplies. If you need something special, ask your local store to contact the following companies. INK PENS
-www.sakuraofamerica.com SAKURA SAKURA - MICRON MICRON PENS -www.sakuraofamerica.com RUBBER STAMPS AMERICAN ART STAMP - www.americanartstamp.com HERO ARTS - www.heroarts.com INKADINKADO - www.eksuccessbrands.com JUDIKINS - www.judikins.com OUTLINES - www.outlinesrubberstamp.com
- paulabestrubberstam bberstamps.com ps.com PAULA BEST - paulabestru STAMPABILITIES - www.craftsetc.com STAMPAFE - www.stampafe.com RUBBER STAMP INK TSUKINEK TSUKINEKO O - STAZ-O STAZ-ON N www.tsukineko.com
‘Outlines’ and Zentangle… Use a Rubber Stamp and Black ink for the outline, then draw the tangle designs ith a Micron 01 Black permanent ink pen. Use a marker to color the images i desired.
Use Stampabilities Rubber Stampabilities Rubber Stamp #D1106 ‘Apple 02’ as an outline. Use a marker to color the the apples appl es with w ith Red Red and leaves with Green. Green.
Use Hero Arts Rubber Stamp #CL280 ‘Elephants’ as an outline
Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #2742 H ‘Fab Dragonfly’ as an outline.
Colored Drawings… Draw the tangle designs with a colored permanent ink pen. When Valentine’s Day is near, a special Heart will look especially wonderful drawn in Red.
Use American Art Stamp Rubber Stamp #EM7174.G ‘Enjoy the Moment’ by Emerson Quillin as an outline for each face. Stamp 3 faces, each at a different height, then add the shoulders and dress.
