1. Draw a border outlining the shape of your zentangle. It is very common to use a square shape. The outline should be close to the edge  of your sketchbook page. You can draw it on two pages if you want. Or do two separate one    on each page.

 

2. Draw strings. Strings are lines that divide the shape into individual sections. Use a variety of lines to separate your

 sections.

 

3. Fill one section with a repetitive pattern. Don't spend too much time planning the pattern, just draw. Use the

patterns below for design ideas and inspiration. 

 

4. Repeat with each section. Change the pattern with each section. Fill each space.

 

5. Add color and shading.