3DTangle: Choosing Tangle Patterns

 
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Choosing Tangle Patterns PDF Ebook
Choosing Tangle Patterns PDF Ebook

BEST SELLER! Understand tangle classification (Zenthomology) such as Ribbon, Blossom, Grid, Vine, Weed/Edge and Organic filler tangles. Learn to select patterns based on stroke or type and apply with confidence in your Zentangle® art.
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Understand tangle classification and learn how to select patterns with confidence for your Zentangle® art

One of the things I love the most about the Zentangle® method is that it removes the need to think too hard while creating, leaving only "Zen Flow bliss". And yet, picking tangles is one of the most daunting tasks of the method. 

There are almost as many right ways to choose tangles as there are tangles! In this ebook, I cover 4 of my FAVORITE tactics with detailed step by step explanations and exercises. 

This ebook helps you to overcome this challenge by answering questions such as "Which tangle do I choose first" or "How many tangles should I select". 

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Includes:
One 45 page PDF ebook
TWO BONUS videos
Bonus Case Studies
Participation in my dedicated FB group
during the month of May 2017

Answers to the questions you've probably asked yourself more than once:

  • Why is it that some artists can pick great tangle combinations every time?

  • Why do I always end up selecting the same patterns?

  • How many tangles should I select?

  • Which tangle do I select first?

  • I chose the first tangle. How do I pick tangles that will match well with it?

And so much more!

In depth, detailed tactics for you to pick tangles with confidence!

INCLUDES THREE BONUS VIDEOS!

 

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Explore your own preferences so you can get into Zen Flow easily every time!

When you are done completing the 12 exercises in this ebook, you'll have a SOLID GRASP of tangle Zentomoloy, and a much better understanding of why and how some tangles work for YOU. 

Participate in a PRIVATE DEDICATED group challenge all month long during May 2017

You can post the results of your exercises anywhere you like with the hashtags below. HOWEVER, during the month of May 2017 only, you can participate in a dedicated Facebook Group exclusively for participants.

The address of the Facebook study group is located on the last pages of the ebook.

There are 12 Exercises, and you can complete as many as you like, at any speed you like. Ideally you'll complete them in black and white so that you can really get a good sense of how effective the exercises are for you. 

Get feedback, help and "Caring Critique" while we work on the 12 Exercises contained in the book. 

To participate, get the ebook and join the group!

List of Patterns in the book

To view the patterns shown in this book sorted by ICSO with links to their Step-outs, visit this page:

Tangle Organizing Supplies

Here are some of my favorite storage and tangle classification supplies! Keep in mind that these pictures contain affiliate links, which gives me a small commission over sales with NO additional cost to you, and helps to support my work.

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Small 4x4 Bijou Album with 2x2 pockets
Small 4x4 Bijou Album with 2x2 pockets

This gorgeous little album is made of two parts: the Becky Higgins 4x4 inches album, and the 2x2 inches plastic pockets. It's the cutest thing! Make sure to get a lot of pages, since each page only fits 8 bijou tiles (4 in front, 4 in the back). 

Marvy Uchida Mega punch, Scalloped square
Marvy Uchida Mega punch, Scalloped square

This is an alternative to the bijou punch (which has been discontinued). This punch creates these cute scalloped squares, which measure a little less than 2" on the sides (2.5 inches diagonally. 

The squares a little smaller than the bijous as you can see in the picture, but they fit in the coin collector sleeves! 
Get the punch here.

8x8 Faux Leather Album
8x8 Faux Leather Album

I use these 8x8 faux-leather albums by Becky Higgins to store my FINISHED TILES. These can hold four 4-inch tiles, and I like these better than the Zentangle specific albums because I sometimes use 4x4 tiles I cut out of paper myself instead of just the official 3.5 inch tiles. 

8x8 Plastic Pocket pages for 4x4 tiles
8x8 Plastic Pocket pages for 4x4 tiles

These Becky Higgins plastic pages have 4 sleeves which fit 4x4 inch tiles. I like to use these for my finished tiles better than using Zentangle specific, since they fit both 3.5 and 4 inch tiles. I don't like the inserts, but I couldn't find the pages without them, so I just remove them. 

 

Coin collector plastic pages for 2x2 bijou tiles
Coin collector plastic pages for 2x2 bijou tiles

These coin collector plastic pages fit 2x2 inch bijou tiles PERFECTLY. And the pages fit regular Letter size 3-ring binders, so you don't have to get the fancy album. There are other brands out there, but this one is made of very good transparent plastic and I have bought them twice already. 

2x2 Bijou Punch
2x2 Bijou Punch

This 2x2 punch from beckyhiggins.com is ideal to save some money and create small samples, thumbnails of tangles. They fit perfectly into 2x2 coin collector pages. I recommend using bristol paper or card stock.

UNFORTUNATELY THIS ITEM IS DISCONTINUED!!!!

If you can find it at Michaels, you're in luck. Let me know if you can find a similar 2x2 inch punch. Keep in mind that most punches are measured in DIAGONAL, which is not the right size. 

Zencils: Get Organized with Eni! stencil trio
Zencils: Get Organized with Eni! stencil trio

The wonderful and helpful Jenny Perruzzi from Acadia Laser Creations created this set of stencils for my Step-out recipe cards. They will fit on 6x4 cards, with three different layouts for you to choose. Get it here

 

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