I did finally finish up the apron. Sigh.
It was totally fun.
BUT I must add that I probably won't be doing another one! Hahaha.
I figure 5-6 hours on this all totaled. But spaced out over several weeks when I was traveling and so it was good entertainment!
My hubby said, "NO spaghetti sauce on that one!" Oh my gosh! I cringe thinking of that. No, this is just for Zentangle classes.
I figure there are at least 30 different patterns on this one. The top half are the more "organic" ones that I particularly like such as "feather fall and "BTL Joos". The bottom half the more "architectural" ones that require more straight lines. Although I guess "Auraknot" in the center is somewhat organic? I plan to spray the apron lightly with clear acrylic spray because I did shade with graphite on it and it might help keep that from smearing. I do not know what would happen if I washed it?
I bought this generic apron at Walmart.com online and had it delivered to the nearest WalMart for pick up (so no shipping charge). They keep it at the layaway desk for 14 days. If you don't pick it up, no charge. It came in a package of 3 aprons for about $11. I may decide to paint an acrylic one some day or use fabric paint or try something else with the other two.
Incidentally, in the very center of the bib you can see a tiny dot of red? That is actually a Zentangle Pin that I did last summer. I found it at a garage sale and painted it with white acrylic paint, sanded it, and then put Zentangles on it. I decided that it would be a good spot to show it off! The pin came with several little glass sparkly beads on it and I left those on for a little jazz.
I taught my sister how to do some Zentangles on our trip through NC this fall and when I did the "fringe" pattern (like across the top of the bib) I told her I didn't know the name of it. So she dubbed it "french fries". VERY good name. So that is what I call it.
Very cute - what a lot of work, but well worth it. I'm sure your students will love it, too.
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