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Using the Pattern Thornton as a Grid

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Mar 5, 2026
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Thornton is a fun pattern created by CZT Barbara Duel Johnson and it is Day 51 in the 100 Days of Tangling challenge in the Tangle All Around group in Facebook. I highly recommend this group, as CZT Alice Hendon has provided step outs for hundreds of Zentangle patterns. Thornton is a fun grid pattern, and I filled it first with the pattern Y-Chain. Then I added several fragments from Zentangle. I hope that you enjoy playing with the possibilities in this fun tile. Patterns used today: Thornton by Barbara Duel Johnson, CZT Y-Chain by Dami Teng, CZT Fragments E6, C12, B13 by Zentangle, Inc. The step outs for Thornton are here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1070519773915697069/ The step outs for Zentangle patterns are here: https://tanglepatterns.com/2016/02/how-to-draw-y-chain.html The Zentangle fragments can be found in the Zentangle Primer, Vol. 1 (available at Zentangle.com or from Amazon.com). You can also find the official Zentangle fragments along with many others at the Musterquelle site here: https://www.musterquelle.de/reticula_und_fragmente.html You can find Zentangle Project Pack 10 here: https://zentangle.com/collections/project-packs/products/project-pack-no-10 These are the supplies used in most of my videos (but use what you have on hand): Zendala, 3.5" Zentangle tile, a sketchbook, or any paper Black Micron 01 pen or PN (or your choice of pens and colors) Graphite pencil (any pencil should work) Blending stump (tortillion) Optional: Colored pens or pencils You can find the Markus Operandus here: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1815/5775/files/ZentangleMarkusOperandus.pdf?v=1712341816 Please see the videos in this playlist for ideas on adding background color to your tiles: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_XTb5PfRrnLBUO7AwebKzZE2KbjnyAit Most patterns that I use can be found on the Tangle Patterns website https://tanglepatterns.com/ or on the Musterquelle website: https://www.musterquelle.de/ The Musterquelle site is in German, but you can change it to your language as needed. The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. "Zentangle" is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at https://zentangle.com/ My videos are designed to be easy for beginners and those with experience. This video is solely the property of Barbara Langston, a Certified Zentangle Teacher acting with permission from Zentangle®, Inc., and may not be copied, recorded, or redistributed without the prior written consent of Barbara Langston, CZT and Zentangle, Inc. All Zentangle related trademarks are the sole and exclusive property of Zentangle, Inc., and may not be copied, recorded, reproduced, or otherwise used without the express prior written consent of Zentangle, Inc. If you’ve enjoyed this video, please consider a small donation (the price of a cup of coffee) through PayPal or at https://ko-fi.com/notperfectzen You can also use the Super Thanks option. Either way is greatly appreciated. Please subscribe to my channel so you know when I have released a new video. You can also connect with me here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.bufordlangston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbl_tangles/ #Thornton #YChain #Zentangle #notperfectzen

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