Zentangle 3 - Tangling With Rubber Stamps

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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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“You can do anything, one stroke at a time” ™

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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.

http://www.zentangle.com/


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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.


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How to Get Started

1. Use a pencil to make a dot in each corner.


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2. Connect the dots with the pencil.


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3. Draw a “string” with the pencil as a guide line. Try a zigzag, a loop, an ‘

X’, or a swirl.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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


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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 curvyand some will have points.

5. Turn the tile so the empty section is on the right. Draw additional lines until this

section is filled.


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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


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On one side of River

In each background space of Spinners


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Along the edges of Nipa


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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.


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unchin*

*original Zentangle design


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Lightbulbs


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eyhole


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unshine & Shadow


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Quarters


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Growth


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Wired


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Targets


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Polka Dots

Practice a new tangle pattern

every day and draw a new tile

design every day.


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n and Out


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lats


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Basketweave


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Hopscotch


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Criss & Cross


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quare in Square


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Jelly Roll


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Jump


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Rain

* original Zentangle design

Bubbles


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Use Hero Arts Rubber Stamp #K5112 ‘Fancy Dress’ as an outline. Fill each section

ith a different tangle pattern.


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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.


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Yincut*

* orginal Zentagle design


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Loops


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callops


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roplets


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Barberpole


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Chevron


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Chaingang


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Tendrils


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prouts


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Bricks


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Row 1:

Nipa*

Basketweave

Droplets

Chaingang


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Row 2:

Intersection

Spinners

Scallops

Bead by Bead


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Row 3:

Wired

Growth

Munchin*

Targets


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Row 3:

Jelly Roll

Yincut*

Rain

Bubbles

Use Paula Best Rubber Stamp #2014-A ‘Blank Collage Tags’ as an outline.


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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.


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tarlight


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Picot


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Whirls


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Fern


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Pinwheels


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Bead by Bead


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Leaf


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#E1039


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#G1026


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#G1022


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#F1045


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#H1037


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#G1026


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#E1039


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Use Outlines Rubber Stamps ‘Flowers and Leaves’ as an outline.


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Rubber Stamp

‘Outlines7 and Zentangle…

What a great idea! Use simple Rubber Stamps as the design outline. Print thestamp 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

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White and Black Card used:

#J988 Izzy Background

#F1048 Center #H1037 and #G1038 for the layered Flower

#F1045 Leaf on Green Vellum


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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.


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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.


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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’lllove the fun variations in texture.


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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.


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Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #2741 I ‘Carol’s Butterfly1 as an outline.


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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.


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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.


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Use Stampabilities Rubber Stamp #C1101 ‘Scribble Heart’ as an outline, use a

marker to color the hearts Red or Black.


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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.


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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.


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Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #2589H ‘Blank Kimono’ as an outline.


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Use Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp #08353 ‘My Mother’s Dress’ by Dawn Houser as an

outline.


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40 Fun Tangle Patterns…

Portholes Intersection

Spinners Nipa*


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River Munchin*

Lightbulbs Keyhole


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Sunshine & Shadow Quarters

Growth Wired


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Targets Polka Dots

In & Out Slats


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Basketweave Hopscotch

Criss & Cross Square in Square


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Jelly Roll Jump

Rain* Bubbles


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Yincut* Loops

Scallops Droplets


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Barberpole ChevronChaingang

Tendrils Sprouts


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Bricks Starlight

Picot Whirls


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Fern Pinwheels

Bead by Bead Leaf


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Suzanne 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 instructor, author and lover of everything 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 Mason • Kristy Krouse • Patty Williams

http://blog.suzannemcneill.com/


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ZENTANGLE® - You’ll find wonderful resources, a list or certified teachers an

orkshops, a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects, kits, supplies and 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

SAKURA - 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

PAULA BEST - paulabestrubberstamps.com

STAMPABILITIES - www.craftsetc.com

STAMPAFE - www.stampafe.com

RUBBER STAMP INK

TSUKINEKO - STAZ-ON www.tsukineko.com

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‘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 Stamp #D1106 ‘Apple 02’ as an outline. Use a marker to

color the apples with Red and leaves with Green.


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Use Hero Arts Rubber Stamp #CL280 ‘Elephants’ as an outline


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Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #2742 H ‘Fab Dragonfly’ as an outline.


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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.


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Table of Contents

Cover

Copyright

Traditional Zentangle

40 Fun Tangle Patterns

About the Author

‘Outlines’ and Zentangle

Back Cover

Documents

Zentangle 3 - Tangling With Rubber Stamps