How to create a Repeating PATTERN using the SYMMETRY tool in PROCREATE

How to create a Repeating PATTERN using the SYMMETRY tool in PROCREATE
Watch this video to learn how to create a simple repeat pattern in Procreate using the symmetry tool.
This video will cover:
✅ How to set up your canvas with a diamond guide
✅ How to draw using the symmetry tool
✅ How to create a repeating tile
and so much more...
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⏰ - timestamps -
00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Setup your canvas
04:15 - Using Symmetry to draw
10:19 - Create Pattern Tile
14:35 - Final Thoughts
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[@user-nb8xu1rf3s]

Mel, thank you for making such a helpful, clear and concise tutorial! I have been looking all over for someone to explain how to make them, and I just found your video and am ready to make my first pattern! I appreciate the time you put into making this :D

[@MelArmstrong]

I'm so glad it was helpful! 😊

[@user-gq2fd3cg1h]

Mel, you are the best instructor with the most tasteful patterns!

[@MelArmstrong]

Thanks so much Petra! 😊

[@nancycarr2524]

Great tutorial!

[@MelArmstrong]

Thank you Nancy!

[@sheverleyclacken3676]

Lovely pattern. I’d have to watch a couple of times to really grasp.

[@MelArmstrong]

Thank you! Once you get the hang of it you won’t be able to stop! It’s so addictive!

[@kymmcleod]

Thanks so much for a great tutorial. I love learning from you, Mel. :)

[@MelArmstrong]

Thanks so much Kym. I love that it helps in some way.

[@techspidergirl]

Amazing Mel! ❤

[@MelArmstrong]

Thank you!

[@ellenodonohue4511]

Your explanations are so helpful!

[@MelArmstrong]

Glad you think so! Thank you!

[@veggiegirl3608]

Love this💙💙💙

[@MelArmstrong]

Thanks! So glad it’s helpful!

[@michellekane-xw1nz]

Great turtorial Mel.

[@MelArmstrong]

Thanks Michelle! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ck1892]

Thank you!! I enjoyed following along on this video so much

[@MelArmstrong]

Thanks for watching, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@szabina.korsos]

Thank you Mel for this useful tutorial 😍

[@MelArmstrong]

Thank you! I’m so glad it was useful!

[@Jojoeyjo]

Thank you!

[@MelArmstrong]

You’re welcome! So glad it’s helpful. It’s such a fun way to creat patterns!

[@flossiphyart6332]

Fabulous and easy to understand and do on photoshop, thanks Mel

[@MelArmstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kristinehumber7154]

Thank you Mel!!

[@MelArmstrong]

You’re very welcome!

[@lonnajordan8715]

Bravo! Excellent tutorial.

[@MelArmstrong]

Thank you!

[@karenanderson7306]

I love your teaching style. And love this pattern

[@MelArmstrong]

Awww thanks!

[@DonnaHawkTx]

I'm just getting started with Procreate and you made this so easy! Thank you!

[@MelArmstrong]

Great to hear!

[@carolinamoncada4567]

Estuve buscando esto por mucho tiempo, todos mostraban como lo hacían pero no explicaban desde 0 como tú lo has hecho. Gracias mel! Ahora sí usare mi iPad seguido para hacer estampados y dibujos bonitos :3

[@MelArmstrong]

I'm so happy it was helpful.

[@martinas8063]

Beautiful ❤🤍

[@MelArmstrong]

Thank you!

[@franziskan.78]

Thank you for the tip to paint the edges. The wrong size of the pattern made me crazy 🙈

[@MelArmstrong]

Yes, very important step!

[@anupamavuppala9696]

Could u go on to show further how to make a brush with the same pattern

[@user-ri8sb1nn7l]

Can you explain why you turn the layer to multiply when setting up your original diamond pattern @2:45?

[@MelArmstrong]

To be honest, it's not a necessary step. You could just lower the opacity. It's just a habit of mine to change it to the Multiple blending mode.

[@Vanajaschannel]

Beautiful tutorial thank you. How do you stop the canvas from shaking whenever the hand is placed on the screen for drawing?. It happens to me every time. It might be a setting.

[@MelArmstrong]

Thank you!
Go to Actions -> Preferences -> Gesture Controls -> General then disable the "Enable painting with finger" option. That should hopefully stop it moving!

[@AnaNeagu]

A great tutorial, Mel ! Can I create this repeat in Photoshop ?

[@MelArmstrong]

Yes, you can! Photoshop has a similar Symmetry tool. When you click on a brush, you'll see a little butterfly icon on the tool bar which you can use to select the symmetry option. I will put on my list of tutorials to make!

[@AnaNeagu]

Thank you so much! I can wait !!! @@MelArmstrong

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

❤❤🟧🟧🟨🟨🟩🟩🟦🟦

[@MelArmstrong]

💕💕