Zentangled Journal Series # 2

How many people did you have participate in the first round? I'm curious about this concept. Thanks!

Only 4 but I hope more will this time. There was a number of watchers so may be this round they will join.

Is it ok if its a lined journal r should I get a sketch book thats unlined?

A sketch book that is unlined would be better. That way there are no lines to take away from the beautiful art everyone will be making

I don't think mines are perfect but I want to give it a try. ^W^ & can I make my own notebook, Cahier.

Yes you can make your own notebook

Please everyone who is watching this swap give it a try. It's fun. I got my first book from my partner in round 1 and she did a awesome job. You can do any type of zentangle you want.

I think I know what a zentangle is... at least, I have made similar looking types of doodles for years, before I ever heard of zentangles. But are there specific requirements to follow to make a zentangle? Can you explain exactly what I have to do? I just want to make sure that what I will do actually qualifies as a zentangle since this would be my first zentangle swap!

Hi charophyta

Here are some great web sites that show how to make different zentangles

http://tanglepatterns.com/

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt34mchtw

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2011/01/05/zentangle/

http://zentangle.com/gallery.php

Thanks for the links! I think I'll give it a try... doesn't seem hard at all! Let's do this swap! :D

great !!!

I'm a little confused here...a 10.5 x 8 notebook is pretty big. A zentangle is 3.5 x 3.5 - so, would I draw two zentagles directly onto five pages? ...or adhere my tiles onto the pages..? I can't see tangling five entire pages (or even 2/3) that big. Also, how much could I expect to pay for int'l mail for a notebook that large and that many pages? Also, why would my address need to be in the bio info? Maybe just your country or state? Sorry to be difficult!! I'm really interested and excited about this idea, but I'm a little unclear on these details. Sorry - really. I'm a details person. Somebody help me...I'm talking and can't shut up! :)

Hi Annieroonie

I said the book should be around that size. It doesn't have to be that actual size.

As for the size of the zentangles for this swap you are to make them big enough that they cover at least 2/3 of the page. If you are unsure how to do that you can make smaller ones on the pages as long as you add enough to cover 2/3 of the page.

As for adding your address if you are not comfortable with that then don't put it. I just thought that it would be nice to know who did the art work and have a way to contact them. You can put your email address instead if you like.

And lastly I just mailed one off to Australia for a friend and it only cost me around $3. As long as it doesn't have a hard back cover it shouldn't be to heavy or cost much.

Thanks so much for your patience! I love zentangle and would love to end up with a journal with 5+ tangles by several different people. What fun! Count me in!

great : )

Man! I have a gripe! I have been trying to find a basic, cheap notebook without lines to use for this swap, but apparently they don't exist. I have tried Target, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, OfficeMax, and Walgreens. Every store has piles and piles of notebooks which are exactly what I want, just the regular spirals or composition books, except that they ALL have lines. These cost between 40 cents and $2. And most stores also have some fancy sketchbooks, with thick paper and hard covers, which all cost at least $8-15. I'm not going to spend that much! Some also have sketch pads, but they look like the pages are made to be torn off, like they might not stay bound together if the book is being shipped around and used by different people. Unless you guys have some tips for where I can get a bound notebook that's unlined for less than $5, I think I'm going to have to try my hand at making my own notebook! Where did you guys find yours?? Or is everyone making their own??

Aw, sorry I missed this, it looks fun! I'm up for round 3!