Reply to Techno/minimal looping style of djing a la Richie Hawtin et al

So I've been wanting to get into a much more dynamic/creative way of dj'ing, while creating an atmosphere and what not. Pretty much like Richie Hawtin, Joris Voorn, and other guys do it. Except that I try and try and I just can't manage to play a set which evolves... Whenever I try to use loops and stuff I just end up with something monotonous instead of being able to create that dynamic feeling. Either I just don't know how to create breaks or I just don't know how to time my drops or pretty much anything... I'm not even sure I'm getting at something with this lol.

Thing is... I've tried to find a workflow which would allow me to play such kinds of sets but I just haven't been able to. I've watched the interviews here at DJTT with Loco Dice, Chris Leibing, Bass Kleph and others and they're really helpful regarding insight and ideas, but I just can't make them happen. I know the first thing is to keep it simple, like playing tracks with long mixes and stuff, but I'm trying to push myself from the usual mixing style, but it's just so frustrating really.

So, what I would really appreciate from the guys who play this way, are tips and examples of workflows while playing with loops and how to make build ups and break downs.. pretty much the odds and ends of how a set like this would be played. What to have in mind, what to avoid, etc.