The steps you saw demonstrated in the video on the previous page can help you create your own tessellation, one that reflects the shapes you enjoy most. (Your pattern does not have to look just like the one in the video--or even like the one on the slides below.) Follow the steps on each of these slides to help you create your own tessellation.
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Step 1: Cut out a perfect square that's 3 inches by 3 inches.
Step 2:In the far top left corner, write R; in the top right corner, write A; in the bottom right corner,write T; and in the bottom left corner, write S.
Step 3: Draw a nice curvy (or jagged) line from top to bottom. Don't make it two curvy or jagged because it will be harder to cut out.
Step 4: Draw a nice curved (or jagged) line from left to right. Don't make it too curvy or jagged because it will be harder to cut out.
Step 5: Cut the square into four pieces along the lines that you drew.
Step 6: Now, put the corner pieces that have the letters on them in the middle. Make the pieces spell STAR.
Step 7: Tape the pieces together so that it's all one big block.
Step 8: Trace the pattern
Step 9: Move the design over (left or right or up and down) so that it fits into the design you just traced like a puzzle piece.
Step 10: Repeat steps 8 and 9 until you have filled your sheet. Color the design if you like. |
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