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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Tangle Pattern: Zuan Shi

This pattern is inspired by a piece of Chinese furniture that I saw at the Freer Gallery in Washington, DC.  I failed to note the makers name, or I would have named the pattern for him/her.  I instead, chose the Chinese word for diamond.  I hope you like it.




The inspiration piece.
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12 comments:

  1. JoniJune 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Very cool tangle, I love the cabinet that inspired it. Take a close look at the picture you took. There is another tangle to be made. the spaces make a great tangle. Start by drawing two long rectangles side by side with a space between. Then leave a space and draw a rectangle across the top and bottom of the two ones you already drew. Continue out alternating vertical and horizontal, always leaving a space between rectangles. Try it, you will like it!

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    1. LoriKApril 27, 2013 at 9:02 PM

      So did you draw this, make the pattern for it, name it? It's a great tangle -- I love it!

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  2. JJ LaBarberaJune 18, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I'll give it a try. I'll look forward to seeing yours and the pattern when you write/draw it up. :)

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  3. Tricia, CZTJune 19, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I love this pattern. The diamonds seem to pop forward.... very dimensional. Love it. Nice tutorial. Would love to see this tangle in your art work.

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  4. Margaret Bremner, ArtistAugust 8, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Very nice. I like how there are a couple of variations possible with the shading.
    --Margaret

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  5. GabAugust 8, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Wow that is beautiful!

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  6. JJ LaBarberaAugust 9, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Thanks everyone for visiting and taking a look. I'm so glad you like the pattern. I don't do the cabinet justice but it was fun trying.

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  7. callisueartAugust 9, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks so much! This pattern could be used for so many different things including incorporating it in mixed media and calligraphy. This is one I will definitely try! Greetings from South Africa.

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  8. BeadstamperApril 19, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    This may be my new favorite tangle! What fun!

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  9. LoriKApril 27, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    This is a really cool tangle. I love the different shading possibilities!

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  10. UnknownJune 12, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    JJ. I found another of your great tangles..... Zane Shi. I love this. Nancy

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  11. Linda Dochter, CZTNovember 8, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    This is not only a great tangle but I see it as a new technique as well. Could vary the diamond for a circle or a heart or any other shape. Very soothing. Thank you for sharing this.

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