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Skillshare

Create Handmade Repeat Patterns: Plus Turn Your Art into Wrapping Paper

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Overview

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In this class, you will learn how to create a repeating watercolor pattern by hand, my process of designing a pattern, how to clean up your pattern tile in Photoshop, and a quick tutorial on how to order digitally printed wrapping paper of your design. 

I also go over some tips for using masking fluid, which is an optional step to include in your design. 

What You'll Learn:
• How to create a seamless repeat pattern by hand
• Design tips for a successful pattern
• How to clean up and finalize your design in Photoshop
• How to incorporate masking fluid into your design
• How to order digitally printed wrapping paper online

Experience Level:
• Basic experience in Photoshop is helpful for this class
• Basic experience in your favorite method of creating (watercolor, drawing, other painting media)
• Experience repeating patterns not necessary

For a list of my favorite supplies, visit my Amazon page here. 

This is a great method if you are brand new to repeating patterns or going for a specific look! If you are looking for a more technical method with a little more control over your design elements, check out the main method I personally use in my class From Painting to Pattern: How to Create Repeating Patterns Using Photoshop. 

Music credit: "Cute" by Bensound

 

Syllabus

  • Intro
  • Supplies
  • Step 1: Sketch
  • Optional Step: Paint Masking Fluid
  • Step 2: Painting the Center
  • Step 3: Cutting and Taping
  • Step 4: Painting the Rest
  • Optional Step: Removing Masking Fluid
  • Step 5: Scanning and Cropping
  • Step 6: Creating the Pattern Block
  • Step 7: Clean Up Your Extra Elements
  • Step 8: Adding Extras + Color
  • Wrapping Paper: Part 1
  • Wrapping Paper: Part 2

Taught by

Juliet Meeks

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