Technique Books

Zentangle Basics

Zentangle Basics introduces you to the hottest trend in decorative doodling.

Using only pen and paper, you will learn to make 24 basic Zentangles as well as inspiration for incorporating these designs in your art. Zentangles can be used to decorate wearables and home decor objects as well as cards, scrapbook pages and journals. Best of all, you can do this even if you have never drawn anything before.

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Zentangle 2

Zentangle 2 expands your exploration of the Zentangle process.

With 25 new tangles, you will discover the possibilities of decorating words and turning simple line drawings such as butterflies and animals into exquisite art. Tantalizing color brings your art to life as the calming and reflective process of Zentangle brings your life into your art.

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Creative Dyeing

Creative Dyeing for Fabric Arts

Experience the excitement of dyeing your own fabrics (silk, cotton and synthetics) with simple materials... permanent markers, alcohol inks and alcohol. Over 40 techniques make this book a valuable reference for every fabric lover. Inspiring projects will get you started.

For use with:

permanent markers (Sharpie, Copic)

alcohol inks • fabrics (cotton, silk, synthetics)

wearables • ribbons • threads • quilting supplies

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Altered Surfaces

If you like color like I do, then you will discover paints that are richly and generously packed with artist pigments, which will provide you with smooth, luscious and incredible results! Once you start using these artist grade paints you may never go back to craft or student grade paints which have far less pigment.

You'll discover that acrylic paints, fluids, gels, mediums, grounds, and pastes work as a system, allowing them to be fully compatible with each other. You can mix and match to your hearts content without worry!

Get Ready to Think outside of the box!

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Oodles of Doodles

You will find doodling a relaxing and fun form of expression that is easy to learn. Simply pick up a pen or pencil and draw while waiting for the kids, watching TV or listening to music. Follow the doodles and designs in this book for inspiration and ideas. Use a template, trace designs or simply freehand ideas that appeal to you. In this age of e-mail and text messaging, handwritten works are becoming precious and rare. Add a quality that is uniquely yours to your scrapbook pages.

Dare to Doodle!

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