My first attempts with this pattern were a bit wobbly, so I spent time getting to know the tangle, determined to find a way to draw it with ease.
The result is a slight change to the original step out published on TanglePatterns, but I am confident that this small adjustment will make a big difference.
By beginning with a lightly penciled mid line, Funsin flows with ease along any string line or border. This step also eliminates the need to plan or measure - things that typically chip away at the relaxing nature of tangling.
That thought leads me to the next tip that I developed after my first attempt at creating a border with Funsin. I looked at Yu Ru Chen's border example and thought, "I can do that!"
Well, as you will see below, I tried to do it.
The lines didn't quite meet up the way I intended and the spacing didn't leave much room for the aura.
This particular "creative opportunity" lead me to develop the mid line approach to the tangle explained above.
Below are my Tips for creating a border like Yu Ru Chen illustrated on her lovely tile ~
I used the penciled mid line on my second attempt ~
The tangle itself is very pretty and I do hope you find these tips helpful as you create beautiful tiles with it.
Enjoy!
Thank you for your tips and tricks. They really are awesome!
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