Getting Started With Zentangle

A great way to get started with basic tools without having to purchase everything seperately.

One of the only Official Zentangle Sets offered by Sakura.  This is a good beginners kit for those that do not want the bigger set with the Primer book.

 Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 6 Pack

My favorite! (Tiles are blank...my artwork on a white tile is pictured.)

Another favorite!  (Tiles are blank.  My artwork on a tan tile is pictured.)

Perfect for using with the Renaissance Tiles.

I prefer size Medium Tortillons for shading/blending.

You will want a good pencil for shading all of your masterpieces.  This pencil is an excellent cost-friendly pencil that's extra soft, with extra black graphite that doesn't leave a shiny finish like most.regular graphite pencils.  This is a favorite pencil.

I could not find a smaller pack. Nevertheless, I go through a lot, so you may want the whole box.  You could also split them with a tangle friend.

A nice sampler of black, white, and tan tiles.

A nice sampler of black, white, and tan Zendalas.

I pretty much only use the size 10 now days.

An acceptable alternative to the white Gelly Roll pen

There are many good drawing journals available.  I found this one at an art store (not in my area) and just really like it.  I hope you will too.  It comes in several sizes...and the spiral bound feature is a must.  However, it's not a bright white paper.  If you prefer that, you might not like this.

The Markus Operandus is available as a free download on the Zentangle.com website. This is a special tool that all tanglers should keep with their supplies.  You will use it often.  Please note:  if it prints out too large, go into your printer settings and be sure it is set to print "full size" or "100%" - or whatever your printer says.

If you are going to teach online, I recommend this document camera.  It's very user friendly.  You just plug it into your computer or laptop. You "could" use it with the Visualizer software, but honestly, I prefer not to.

These may be my new favorite pens to use for tangling. Having said that, I do love a brand new, fresh Micron.  

Have you tried these tiles?  I absolutely love this paper...even better than the Tiepolo!  It comes in several sizes.  Try it.  You'll thank me later.

You will want this!  Trust me.

This is a very black pencil...just know that it is will not erase totally away.

Extremely matt graphite pencil of supreme artists’ quality. These pencils have ultra-matt graphite laydown for reduced reflection on paper. 

The world's first 14B!  Nice dark shading!  No sheen like regular graphite pencils leave on our Zentangle art work.  This is my go-to pencil for shading now days.

Tired of getting graphite or pastel, etc. all over everything in your pencil case when you are traveling with or storing pencils of any sort?  Then these are for you! Suitable for "most" pencils.  There are some thicker and thinner than normal pencils that won't work.

My personal favorite colored pencils.

My favorite (so far) watercolor pencils.

4 Assorted Brush Tips.

Love these.  Especially the Gold!

Can one really have enough glitter pens?  I think not.

Get all of the colors!

In case you don't want the big pack!

My very favorite brush pens - the colors are wonderful.

If you love the basic set, you'll want the rest of the colors!

My very favorite pastel pencils to use with Zentangle art.  They are harder than other brands and are great for shading.  They coordinate weil with the colored Microns and are "mostly" erasable.

Same description as the set of 36

Same description as the set of 36

My second favorite pastel pencil. A favorite of many tanglers - more colors and softer than General's.  Not as erasable, but also work well.

You need this.  Trust me.  And yes, you need three so you don't run out!

I love love love these to use for adding background color to Zentangle tiles.  The colors are so vivid and beautiful.  A favorite of many tanglers!

FINALLY BACK IN STOCK!  These are the drums used for my Tangled Drum Workshop.  Seller will not sell them individually. 

NOTE:  While there are many listings for drums, they all have different surfaces and won't work with my classes.

Alternative to the 3-pack.  You only need the 8" drum for my tangled drum workshop. 

NOTE:  While there are many listings for drums, they all have different surfaces and won't work with my classes.

You will need this for my drum class if you are using Prismacolor Premier colored pencils.  

You will need this for the drum workshop.  They are available individually for $4.25, but I have listed the pack of 2 because they are more cost effective - and it's always good to have an extra one.

I use the metallic Gelly Rolls to add enhancements to the drum after finishing the coloring.

An alternative to the drum.  This has the same surface.