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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
for 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. Zentangles teaching method is Patent
Pending and is used by permission. Youll 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

loop, an

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.

Intersection
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.

Spinners
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
with 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.

Munchin*
*original Zentangle design

Lightbulbs

Keyhole

Sunshine & Shadow

Quarters

Growth

Wired

Targets

Polka Dots
Practice a new tangle pattern
every day and draw a new tile
design every day.

In and Out

Slats

Basketweave

Hopscotch

Criss & Cross

Square in Square

Jelly Roll

Jump

Rain
* original Zentangle design

Bubbles

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

Scallops

Droplets

Barberpole

Chevron

Chaingang

Tendrils

Sprouts

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.

Starlight

Picot

Whirls

Fern

Pinwheels

Bead by Bead

Leaf

#E1039

#G1026

#G1022

#F1045

#H1037

#G1026

#E1039

#G1026

#G1022

#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

Youre 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. Youll
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 Carols 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 didnt I think of that?
Even if you cant draw, heres a perfect technique that anyone will enjoy.
Use simple Rubber Stamp images as the design outline. Print the stamp image
with 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 Mothers 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 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

ZENTANGLE - Youll find wonderful resources, a list or certified teachers an

workshops, 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

Outlines and Zentangle

Use a Rubber Stamp and Black ink for the outline, then draw the tangle designs
with a Micron 01 Black permanent ink pen. Use a marker to color the images if
desired.

Use Stampabilities Rubber Stamp #D1106 Apple 02 as an outline. Use a marker to

color the apples with Red and leaves with 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 Valentines 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.

Table of Contents
Cover
Copyright
Traditional Zentangle
40 Fun Tangle Patterns
About the Author
Outlines and Zentangle
Back Cover