How to Make a Flower Tessellation

How to Make a Flower Tessellation
Published: Jul 29, 2011
Updated: Feb 23, 2021
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A tessellation is a pattern of shapes that are arranged to flow one after the other. They are usually geometric in design. Tessellations can be very geometric or organic.

Things You'll Need:

Things You Will Need

  • Equilateral Hexagon With 2-Inch Sides
  • Writing Utensil
  • Equilateral Triangle With 2-Inch Sides
  • Sturdy Piece Of Paper
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    Trace the triangle on a piece of sturdy paper. Trace six triangles, with all the tips facing toward the center. This will create a circular shape,

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    Trace a hexagon. One of the flat sides of the hexagon should connect to the outward facing side of the triangle. Repeat this process until the hexagons meet.

    The flower shape that you just created can be used to create a complete tessellation. Use the flower shape as an original that you can trace. The hexagons will fit together like pieces of a puzzle.

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