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Step by step Zentangle. TanglePatterns.com. Zentangle. I have a new obsession - Zentangles.

Zentangle

Basically, it is like doodling, but with intention. It looks much harder than it is. I made myself a little book, just for my zentangles. It is 6 inches square, made from Strathmore Bristol smooth paper, bound with my bind-it-all. ZENTANGLES and STUFF. Zentangle: Meditation Through Pattern-Drawing. By Maria Popova If greater creativity and more mental balance are among your new year’s resolutions, look no further than Zentangle — a type of meditation achieved through pattern-making, created by artist duo Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts.

Zentangle: Meditation Through Pattern-Drawing

Each pattern is built one line at a time, organically combining simple patterns into complex zentangles in unplanned, unexpected ways that grow, change and unfold on the page as you enter an immersive state of flow. Tangle Tangle Tangle. Tangle Tangle Tangle. ProMarkers and Letraset Fineliners. What is Zentangle®?

ProMarkers and Letraset Fineliners

Well… according to the Zentangle website, “Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Tangle Tangle Tangle. Zentangle. What is a Zentangle?

Zentangle

In a word, a doodle. A structured, contained doodle. The term 'Zentangle' was coined by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas when, one day, Maria described her experience, as she created her art, as "feeling timeless, free and engendering a sense of deep well-being". Rick recognised that she was in a meditative state and so Zentangles were born. I use the technique of Zentangle in my own artwork, incorporating them into sketching, art-journalling and collage. On this page, I will describe how to draw a Zentangle from scratch, what materials are required for Zentangles and also show you how to use the techniques imaginatively in your own work.

100+ Impressive Black and White Patterns Collection. You could have been in awe of the many freebies that Naldz started to share with you guys since the beginning of the year but it’s just a few from the many that you’ll be expecting the whole year round.

100+ Impressive Black and White Patterns Collection

When it comes to patterns, we have been attracted to several colors and lines. They are all indeed impressive. This time, we look into Black and White selection of patterns and you’ll see the neutral yet awesome impression it’s going to give your design. An addition to the appeal these Black and White Patterns is going to create is the creativity of the mind. TanglePatterns Strings. Es ist Pfingstmontag, ein ruhiger, sonniger Tag, der nun langsam in den Abend übergeht.

TanglePatterns Strings

Ich habe die Zeit genutzt und meine Winterkleidung aussortiert. Es ist nicht wahrscheinlich, dass jetzt noch winterliche Temperaturen zu erwarten sind. Selbst die sogenannte Schafskälte wird kaum dicke Winterjacken fordern. Aber ich habe die Zeit auch genutzt, um mich mit Stift und Papier ein wenig zu entspannen. Alle drei Teile sind klassische 9x9cm groß und ich habe zum Zeichnen den Pigmentliner 0,05 und Bleistift 2B zum Schattieren verwendet.

Hier zeigt Linda Farmer neben ihrer sehr gut organisierten Mustersammlung seit Neuestem auch Stringvorschläge, die ich nutzen möchte, um einfach Muster auszuprobieren oder mir lange nicht verwendete wieder in Erinnerung zu bringen. TP-String 001. Step-by-steps & patterns. Examples of this and alternative method here I draw string a lot so it's all over the blog.

Step-by-steps & patterns

See also here and here. ("Well" is an official Zentangle pattern - this is just my spin on it) See an example of Morning Glories here See samples of bloom here. Zentangle. My tangles. Margaret BremnerArtist and Certified Zentangle Teacher Here you'll find links to the blog posts where I show the steps for creating tangle patterns I've developed.

My tangles

They are alphabetical. Click on the name of the tangle, not the picture of it. My zentangle book "All the Zentangle Patterns in the World (that I could find and draw)" Free Washcloth Crafts: How To Make A Rose Wash Cloth. Rose folded washcloths are ideal decorations for gift packages and shower centerpieces.

Free Washcloth Crafts: How To Make A Rose Wash Cloth

They are also attractive placed in a planter or vase in a guest bathroom. Use them to decorate a gift (for example, a towel set or other linens) or use roses made of baby washcloths to adorn a baby gift. Consider covering a diaper cake gift with these roses. To create a washcloth rose, you will need the following items: - washcloth, any pastel or bright color you would like to use for your rose. How To Make A Music Box. The term "music box" is actually a misnomer nowadays, as not all music boes are actually square or rectangular in shape.

How To Make A Music Box

But whatever shape you choose to make it, you can build your own by following some basic steps. An original version of a music box wa sometimes made using a cardboard or wooden box with a hinged lid.When the movement was wound up, and the lid was opened, a musical piece would play, while a ballerina doll would twirl around. Music boxes now come in all shapes and sizes, while the music does not always originate from a mechanical movement. Along with the the advent of technology came the electronic computer chip attached to a tiny circuit board which was powered by a small wrist-watch type battery. They are normally activated by exposure to light. THese circuit boards helped to change the shapes of the music box as we knew it. In order to build your music box, you must first choose the "box" or casing that you will use.

Rosary. Angel Christmas Ornaments and Pins. Angel Pins Angel pins are made much the same as the ornaments except they are smaller, you don't have a string at the top for hanging and you attach a pin to the back. Below are the modified directions. Please refer to the pictures on the printable page for clarification of the step by step directions. OurVeggieGarden > Crafts and Projects > Robin's Crafts > Ribbon Angel Ornament.