![]() ![]() ![]() Use the Paint Bucket tool (make sure contiguous is checked) to paint all of your lines a new color, whichever you prefer. Make a new layer while still saving your selection. Now go to Select>Inverse to select all the black. Hit delete to erase the white and leave a transparent background.Ĥ. This will select all of the white in the image. Hold down the Command Key (CTRL) and click on the RGB channel. Select the new layer, then go to your Channels Palette. Next, let’s remove the white background from that new layer. You can do this by right clicking on the background layer in your Layers Palette and choosing Duplicate Layer.ģ. The next thing I always do is duplicate the background to have two identical layers (in case I fudge up). Make sure your image is saved as an RGB (or CMYK if need be) image. ![]() I start with a 600 dpi scan which I save to my computer. For this tutorial, I am going to use a pen and ink doodle that I will scan into the computer. To start, you will want to have a design to use. Because I tend to work digitally and I think more people are likely to have Photoshop than Illustrator, I am going to show you how to create the pattern with Photoshop.ġ. You can do it all by hand, use a vector program like Adobe Illustrator (my favorite way), or use a raster based program like Adobe Photoshop. There are many methods of making repeat patterns. I’ve had a few people ask for a tutorial on creating a repeat pattern, so here we go! FYI, I am using a Mac with Photoshop CS3. I could spend hours and days and maybe the rest of my life designing new repeat patterns. ![]() I honestly am not sure what spurred my interest in pattern and surface design, but once I started with that very first pattern, it’s been impossible to stop. Side effects may include spending endless hours in front of your computer, squinting, doodling incessantly, and feeling giddy. Are you ready to learn a new skill at the Oh My! Handmade summer camp and grab your “Create A Repeat Pattern” badge?Ĭaution: Pattern making may be addictive. ![]()
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