Step 1
Open Microsoft Paint.
Where can I find Microsoft Paint?
How to use Microsoft Paint.
Step 2
Draw a right angled isosceles triangle using the polygon tool. Remember to hold down the shift key as you drag the shape.
How to use the Polygon Tool.
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Step 3
Use the Zoom tool to the Eraser tool to remove any excess.
How to use the Magnifier Tool.
How to use the eraser tool.
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Step 4
Select and copy your triangle. Use the paste function to make three copies so that you have four identical triangle on your page.
How to use the Select Tool.
Step 5
Select each shape one at a time and rotate them to face inwards as shown below.
How to flip, rotate, stretch or skew a shape.
Step 6
Move the triangles together to make a seamless square design as shown below.
Hint: Use the magnifier tool to get a closer look.
Step 7
Fill your shape with the colours shown below.
How to fill a shape with a colour in Microsoft Paint.
Check to make sure that only the rectangle is opaque!
How to use the Opaquness Choice Box.
Step 8
Select your shape then copy and paste it.
Step 9
Move the copied shape so that it lines up with the original shape to form a tessellation.
Step 10
Repeat this procedure to create your tessellating pattern.
View other examples of tessellations
Do you have other ideas for tessellating shapes?
Creating tessellations using Microsoft Paint
View some further examples of tessellations