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 solid coloured rectangle or square. How to use the Rectangle Tool. How to use the Fill Wih 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. (click to on diagram to enlarge)   Step 4 Using the free-form select tool, select a section of the bottom of the rectangle. Make sure that you use the entire side. Use the mouse to move the section away. How to use the Free-Form Selection Tool. (click to on diagram to enlarge)   Step 5 Move the selected region to the top of the rectangle so that it makes a seamless shape.   (click to on diagram to enlarge)   Step 6 This step may be omitted. Repeat this process, but this time move a piece from the left side to the right side. (click to on diagram to enlarge)   (click to on diagram to enlarge)   Step 7 Select your shape then copy and paste it. How to use the Selection Tool. (click to on diagram to enlarge)   Step 8 Change your copied shape's colour. How to use the Fill With A Colour Tool. How to use the Colour Selection Box. (click to on diagram to enlarge)   Step 8 Move the copied shape so that it lines up with the original shape to form a tessellation. How to use the Select Tool. (click to on diagram to enlarge)   Step 9 Repeat this procedure to create your tessellating pattern. (click to on diagram to enlarge) 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