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What Makes a Motif Work? 6 Principles of Scale, Rhythm and Repetition
September 14, 2026

A practical guide to judging whether a motif will work in a design, covering scale, repetition, rhythm, contrast, direction and the discipline of restraint.

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How to Turn a Hand-Drawn Motif into a Seamless Repeat in Photoshop
September 13, 2026

A step-by-step Photoshop method for turning one hand-drawn motif into a clean, seamless repeating pattern, from scanning and colouring to offsetting seams and testing the tile.

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