Easy Zentangle Bookmark with the patterns Fluxfan and Tetralix

I found a new (to me) pattern on the Musterquelle website and it’s called Fluxfan by CZT Christiane Musiol. It makes a great ribbon pattern, so I decided to use it on a bookmark. I needed something else to go with it, so next I found Tetralix by CZT Maria Jose Torrado. These are fun, easy, flowery patterns to celebrate springtime! The Musterquelle website is here: www.musterquelle.de/
Patterns used in this video:
Fluxfan by CZT Christiane Musiol
Tetralix by CZT Maria Jose Torrado
Supplies Used in the video:
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
Blending stump
Optional: Colored pens or pencils
If you’re interested in adding background color to your tiles, please see the videos in this playlist:
• Zentangle Tile Backgro...
Here is the video that explains the disc binding system that I use to hold some of my tiles: • Disc Binding System fo...
Most patterns that I use can be found on the Tangle Patterns website tanglepatterns.com/ or on the Musterquelle website: 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 zentangle.com/ My videos are designed to be easy for beginners and those with experience.
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[@hans-joachimstorz7389]

Hi Barbara, thank you for this great making of bookmarks, I love the different varieties. Have a nice week. Regards from Germany

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you, Hans. 😊 And you’re welcome. I hope you also have a good week.

[@wilmawernick9242]

Another reason that I turn so often to your videos on Zentangle Patterns is because you have an extremely astute ability to combine patterns into meaningful and beautiful formats. Not everyone is as talented as you are in that realm.

[@notperfectzen]

Wow, thank you so much! 🥰❤️ The perfectionist in me always worries about the outcome of my tiles. I greatly appreciate your comments.

[@GayleThornPH121]

I agree! It would be wonderful if you would make a video teaching how you choose tangles that work well together. If you have already done that, I missed it. Could you link to it? Choosing tangles that look pretty together is a real challenge.

[@notperfectzen]

To be honest, choosing tangles that go well together is also a challenge for me. Eni Oken has a class that is helpful. It’s called Choosing Tangle Patterns and her website is EniOken.com and her classes are very good.

[@christianemusiol3540]

Dear Barbara, thank you so much for drawing my pattern Fluxfan and showing how to do it. I'm happy and honoured 🤗

[@notperfectzen]

You're so welcome, Christiane! It's a beautiful pattern and I really enjoyed drawing it and sharing it. I'm happy that the Musterquelle site showed it. 🥰❤

[@kristenarmstrong476]

Hi Barbara, You are a terrific instructor. I love your videos. And I also LOVE that you do not play music. If I wanted music, I’d play my own!! ❤

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Kristen. I only made one video with music and regretted it. I also prefer to pick my own music. Thanks for watching my channel! 🥰❤️

[@mzdoolittle]

What great patterns for a bookmark! Thank you for once again showing a beautiful, simple tangle.

[@notperfectzen]

You are so welcome! 🥰❤️ I enjoyed these patterns.

[@marciajenkins819]

As always, I love the botanical tangles. Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely going to do this as bookmarks. They are so useful and fun to have in my books.

[@notperfectzen]

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. 🥰❤️ I also enjoy the bookmarks but I give most of mine away. 😊

[@anitaholmes6824]

Beautiful bookmarks! I have a laminator that would protect them! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

[@notperfectzen]

You are so welcome! 🥰😂

[@melaniestallings2621]

Love these patterns!

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you! 🥰❤️

[@deebirkey9543]

That was fun, and you are right…lots of possibilities!❤

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you! 🥰❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@annenorberg2687]

A corner rounder! Had never heard of that before, but so glad I saw this! Thank you as always Barbara for teaching us so beautifully!

[@notperfectzen]

Yes, it’s very helpful for making your own tiles! 👍🏻 You’re welcome! 😊

[@wilmawernick9242]

I am really impressed that you do not speed up your videos. I enjoy being able to follow you in "real time." Also, it is nice for me that you do not play music. I am hard of hearing and the noise is quite distracting to me. So, thank you for both of those features.

[@notperfectzen]

I’m glad that my videos are good for you. I’ve tried to make them easy to follow, so you’re very welcome. 🥰❤️ I appreciate your comments.

[@finatestagorda270]

Me encanta, gracias por todos los tutoriales!!

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤ I'm very happy that you enjoy them!

[@ingridscott91]

Thank you, Barbara. I also love botanicals, and I love anything Flux like. It was fun. Very pretty! :)

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you, Ingrid. 🥰❤️ I’m glad I found these patterns.

[@luzbioletarojasroca708]

Bellos 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you. 🥰❤️

[@Denisej61]

These are so pretty. I am going to give these a go. I love your tutorials, you take it nice and slow so we can follow you. Thankyou 😊

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️ I’m happy that you enjoy the videos. And you’re welcome!

[@jenncaldwell5430]

I have been combining neurographic therapy drawing with zentagles. A whole new way of healing n drawing since my husband died 2 yrs ago . I find it relaxing fun very inspiring to create new works of art.

[@notperfectzen]

I’ve watched some of the Neurographic videos. They are very interesting. And I’ve seen it combined with Zentangle. It’s very pretty. 🥰

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Thanks for this Barbara. Mine look a bit like bananas. LOL I plan to color them with colored pencil. Maybe that will help them look like flowers. I will make them lavender. Oh, I have a heat laminator machine and laminate my book marks. I love that machine and it was not expensive, from Amazon. The tortion Ha, about it coming across as tortilla. I love it.

[@notperfectzen]

LOL! It took some practice for mine to look right. Good idea to paint them lavender instead of yellow! 😁 I don’t do a lot of bookmarks but if I do more I’ll consider a laminator. Thanks for watching my video! 🥰❤️

[@anthonybyrne1169]

All your favourite things are the same as mine - your colour background is stunning, like a walk along a country lane

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️ I really enjoy the Lindy’s Magicals for backgrounds.

[@mairimml526]

Love doing bookmarks. Thanks for a lovely tutorial. Love all your videos. lol 😂 mine look like bananas until I added the final touches. Can’t add yellow colors. 🍌 😂Thanks Barbara.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️ And you’re welcome! Bananas!? LOL! 😂

[@gailliguori3037]

Thank you so much for the idea of bookmarks!❤

[@notperfectzen]

You’re welcome. 🥰❤️ I’m glad you like them!

[@nathalielili4241]

Wouah, j'adore, j'adore 😍😍😍😍. Merci pour tes magnifiques vidéos ❤️

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️ And you’re welcome! I’m glad you like it!

[@barbclark69]

I enjoyed watching this one, Barbara. I make a lot of bookmarks. Sorry I haven't watched many tangling videos since January. I got involved in some crochet and knitting projects and have been absorbed. My fingers are itching to tangle, tho. - Barbara Clark

[@notperfectzen]

I used to do some basic crochet but never figured out how to knit. I hope you find time for some happy tangling! 🥰

[@naszady]

🙂

[@khalilahel-amin3060]

Those are so beautiful! When I make the bookmark should I have it laminated

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️ Lamination will definitely keep it clean and make it last longer. I’m planning to try some plastic bookmark sleeves that I found at Amazon.

[@user-ld7cv8be1m]

Thanks! Another question. Where did you get your stamp that you show at the end? I think I may need one for the cards I am making and hoping to sell.

[@notperfectzen]

I ordered it from Staples for the same reason. I had thought about making cards to sell or to donate.

[@user-ld7cv8be1m]

Thanks again!

[@user-ld7cv8be1m]

What is the black tape on your pens?

[@notperfectzen]

It is washi tape and I have it on those pens because they are new. I use the newer pens for my videos because they work better. 😊

[@GayleThornPH121]

I enjoy your presentations. You mentioned someone you said was good at teaching adding color to tangles. I am sorry, but with my hearing loss I couldn't understand the name and I don't think my closed captions got it correct. Could you please rely and put the name here? Much appreciated! Thank you.

[@notperfectzen]

Hi Gayle. That’s my sister’s name & spelled the same way. CZT Romi Marks is a great teacher for using colored pencils. On KZbin she is the Tangled Yogi: youtube.com/@Tangledyogi333?si=tHhEe0VcwkH979PC

[@GayleThornPH121]

@@notperfectzen Thank you so much! I will look her up & check out her teaching. :)