There are a number of reasons why you might want to create a repeating pattern. From the graphic elements and background textures of your own website or blog to designing art licensing fabric, scrapbooking, giftwrap and more. Photoshop has some fantastic tools to help you create seamless patterns (aka tiling textures).
Learning to use the built in tools will really make the process so much easier. Here are some resources to help you learn how to make your own repeating patterns using Photoshop.
Step by step guides to creating patterns for artists by Tara Reed:
Online information and tutorials to create patterns in Photoshop
Photoshop tutorial – creating seamless tiles- How to make a repeat pattern using Photoshop
- Generate a pattern in Pattern Maker (CS3 – CS4 and CS5 also available)
- Peachit reference guide: Creating patterns (CS3)
- Mastering repeat patterns in Photoshop
- Complex repeat patterns in Photoshop
- Symmetry and Pattern design resources at Artlandia
- Photoshop tip: Easy to create stripes and plaids
- The remarkable world of patterns in Photoshop
- Make a custom repeating pattern in Photoshop part 1 (YouTube video)
Why you need to know how to make repeat patterns for art licensing:
Books about pattern design:
Pattern Factory – book review by Joan Beiriger
