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Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:50:25 GMT

Hello All.😑

I have a specific question regarding "how to create SEAMLESS patterns using the design tool.
I'm aware on how to create this using photoshop. However, it isn't the pattern I'm having issues with, it's the 'SEAM VIEW" on the product view...

I'll post the examples below. & thanks ahead for anyone who would be willing to walk me through step by step ...

The first example is a generic DOTS attempt with a wrapping paper product template.
You will see in the "seam view, it is NOT seamless.

https://www.zazzle.com/pd/spp/pt-zazzle_wrappingpaper?dz=fbfae1f9-dfe6-4d49-8c04-83aa89c9ed16&side_name=front&size=6ftroll&media=wrappingpaper_matte&design.areas=%5Bwrappingpaper_horz%5D&context=114897446807431196&view=113568611437437700

The second example of black and white paper, there are NO seams at all.
This is what I want to know How is this SEAMLESS achieved using "tiling centered" as seen in this product view below? Check out the SEAM view. It's PERFECT!

https://www.zazzle.com/pd/spp/pt-zazzle_wrappingpaper?dz=1d8cca6e-9827-48bf-84bd-06adfffad05d&side_name=front&size=6ftroll&media=wrappingpaper_glossy&design.areas=%5Bwrappingpaper_horz%5D&context=114897446807431196&view=113568611437437700

Thanks Again!

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

PenguinPower — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:59:31 GMT

Both of the products you’ve linked to appear to be blank to me…

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

idraw — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:05:57 GMT

Penguin, you are right,Just checked the links, they are both blank products.

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:30:15 GMT

My apologies!
Let's try again...the FIRST link is to the PERFECTLY SEAMLESS VIEW...
https://www.zazzle.com/pd/spp/pt-zazzle_wrappingpaper?dz=1d8cca6e-9827-48bf-84bd-06adfffad05d&side_name=front&size=6ftroll&media=wrappingpaper_glossy&design.areas=%5Bwrappingpaper_horz%5D&context=114897446807431196&view=113568611437437700

Second product link is NOT seamless..
https://www.zazzle.com/pd/spp/pt-zazzle_wrappingpaper?dz=2b9638c4-138c-4ed4-8355-f1af5edfa58d&side_name=front&size=6ftroll&media=wrappingpaper_matte&design.areas=%5Bwrappingpaper_horz%5D&context=114897446807431196&view=113568611437437700

How is the "tiling option achieved for this?"

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

Sara_H — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:30:53 GMT

@nyclosangeles

I can't see your links but will hazard a guess.

If, in the first example, you used the Basic Tiling option and at any point you reduced the scale of your pattern using the Scale plus/minus on the left hand side of the design tool- you will notice gaps. It's best to reset tiling by pressing None and then re-tile using Centered tiling - which is happier at being scaled without gapping)

In my experience, Centered tiling plays nice with scaling - the rest does not

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:33:07 GMT

Again Fellow Zazzlers..
My original question is HOW to achieve a seamless wrapping paper, or any design? Is it inside of photoshop, through titling in zazzle design tool? or both...

Please kindly walk me through the process. lol. been stuck on this for hours.
Wish there were MORE tutorials on this subject. Searched online & couldn't find
any solutions. So Thanks again!

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:35:56 GMT

Oh, Yes I See...
My apologies..
I've Re- Posted Fresh Links..
Again "Penguin Power" ...
I am specifically referring to the product "seam" view.
Thanks again!

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:36:30 GMT

Hello!
My apologies.
I've reposted links!
Thanks Kindly!

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:40:24 GMT

Wow!
Never thought of that Sarah_H!
Thank You So Much😀
Kind Of You To Help!

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

Sara_H — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:49:35 GMT

The seam area you refer to relates to the horizontal option in the design tool where it's difficult to match up but if you use the tile option, it should match up perfectly

edited to add

@nyclosangeles

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 20:55:56 GMT

Amazing🙂
So Very Helpful & Detailed Information. Sarah...Wow..
Love the examples you gave.
I think this is what I was needing.
Awwww.. now I can breathe (smiling).

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:30:57 GMT

Hi Sarah...😉
Your info was PRICELESS!
My seam still isn't right? Hmmm..
Do you think we could troubleshoot this one together...haha..
https://www.zazzle.com/product_testing_wrapping_paper-256106369814878740

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:31:53 GMT

Feel free to check my settings and absolutely no hurry in response!
Just so thankful for the help today
Cheers!

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

Sara_H — Wed, 25 May 2022 21:55:25 GMT

All you need to do is crop it to a square @nyclosangeles and it will tile ok

- the seam will not totally match up using horizontal placement for some reason... nearly

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

Sara_H — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:11:32 GMT

Right- I put a square stripe png at a 45 degree angle in the tile option (see attached) and made sure it was in the absolute middle and the seam was fine.

You have to make sure your donor image is square @nyclosangeles

seam doesn't quite match up but it's as near as dammit is to swearing

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:08:51 GMT

Yah Sarah H!
Sure think we figured it out!
Thanks so much, & happy creating to you Miss!😂

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:11:05 GMT

Gotcha! 😁

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

Sara_H — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:11:51 GMT

You're welcome! Happy creating to you too

Re: Seamless Patterns Using The Design Tool

nyclosangeles — Wed, 25 May 2022 22:12:25 GMT

This Case Mystery Has Been Solved By The Kind Help Of Miss Sarah H!
Case Closed!
😉