Creating A Basic Tessellation Using MS-Paint

Follow the procedure below. Use the links to see the "how to's", view any work samples or for more information.

Step 1

Open Microsoft Paint.

Where can I find Microsoft Paint?
 

How to use Microsoft Paint

 

Step 2

Draw a regular shape which tessellates such as a square or rectangle.

How to use the Rectangle Tool.

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Step 3

Choose and fill your shape with a colour.

How to use the Fill With A Colour Tool

How to use the Colour Selection Box.

Check to make sure that only the rectangle is opaque!

How to use the Opaquness Choice Box.

 

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Step 4

Select your shape then copy and paste it.

How to use the Select Tool.

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Step 5

Change your copied shape's colour.

How to use the Fill With A Colour Tool

How to use the Colour Selection Box.

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Step 6

Move the copied shape so that it lines up with the original shape to form a tessellation.

How to use the Select Tool.

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Step 6

Repeat this procedure to create your tessellating pattern.

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View other examples of tessellations

Do you have other ideas for tessellating shapes?

 

Links

Creating tessellations using Microsoft Paint

View some further examples of tessellations

 

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