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Surface Pattern Challenge: Part 4
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Surface Pattern Challenge: Part 4

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Hi everyone!

Today is all about creating a pattern tile from your sketch. You’ve done so much work up to this point, and you’re going to see everything come together!

If you missed any of the previous posts, check them out here:

Surface Pattern Challenge: Part 1

Surface Pattern Challenge: Part 1

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March 27, 2024
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Surface Pattern Challenge: Part 2

Surface Pattern Challenge: Part 2

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April 24, 2024
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Surface Pattern Challenge: Part 3

Surface Pattern Challenge: Part 3

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May 29, 2024
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Turning the sketch into a pattern tile

First, let’s take a look at the final sketch from Part 3. Mine is here:

The next step is to see how it looks as a pattern tile. I designed it as a tall rectangle since it’s wallpaper. I’m thinking it will repeat 2-3 tiles to the ceiling.

To make everything much easier, I made a video explaining the next steps. I use Illustrator and Photoshop in this video.

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