"It's a String Thing" #278

Ever since zenAgain, where the tangle Ratoon was introduced, I have been waiting (and waiting!) to be able to include it in a weekly IAST. 

Just this week, the good people at Zentangle® released the step out in their newsletter.  YAY!  Now the whole tangling world can play with this ingenious tangle.

One of our exercises at zenAgain was to follow along as Molly walked us through Ratoon's basic steps.  From there, we embellished it with our own touches.

This is how my zendala turned out ~

Zendala from zenAgain 2018 featuring Ratoon by Adele Bruno, CZT

Let's try this same exercise together this week.  On your choice of tile, tangle a basic Ratoon and then embellish it to your heart's delight.  Feel free to keep it very simple or add more Ratoon and tangles of your choice.

Our string then, will be the simple circle that Ratoon begins with.  Place it anywhere on your tile and  begin.

The Ratoon step out by Maria Thomas can be found here in the latest Zentangle newsletter.

I will post a few Tips for Tangling Ratoon later this week.

Feel free to use any size and color of tile. 

Here are the (Not so) Official Guidelines:
* Challenges are posted on Tuesdays.
*Use the string posted for the week and some or all of the suggested patterns
* Submit a photo of your tile saved as jpg or scan your tile (300 dpi or higher) and save as a jpg
*Email your jpg file as an attachment to - brunoadelem@gmail.com
*Entries for IAST are to be submitted by Saturday evening of the week issued
*Photos and notes are (usually) posted on the following Monday 

Send in your photos - you will encourage and inspire fellow Zentangle® enthusiasts all over the world. WHEN YOU SIGN YOUR NAME, PLEASE INCLUDE WHERE YOU LIVE.
FOR EXAMPLE: ADELE BRUNO (FLORIDA)

PLEASE NOTE: It is not necessary for you to have a blog or website to participate.

If you do have a blog or website, I will add a link upon request.
Please include the site specific URL.

I look forward to your emails.

Enjoy!