How to get the perfect seams when creating wallpaper

Bailey68
New Contributor III

Hi everyone, 

I created a couple of wallpaper designs which were ok, but there are some designs I am having a hard time with when trying to match the seams, does anyone know how to create perfect seams for wallpaper on Zazzle?

Any help is appreciated!

Cara

 

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Sara_H
Honored Contributor III

@Bailey68 it's all about the placement of your elements in the design tool

 

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https://www.befunky.com/learn/how-to-design-your-own-renter-friendly-wallpaper/

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Watch some youtube tutorials about how to make a seamless pattern and the same principals apply

idraw
Honored Contributor

zaralla
Contributor II

Wow Thank you I didnt know Gimp even had a map and tiling pattern !

Bailey68
New Contributor III

Thank you for all the help !! much appreciated 😀

Anne
Valued Contributor II

Thanks for posting this, @Bailey68 !
I didn't even know Zazzle sells wallpaper. And I can't find a blank product wallpaper.
Anyone has a link? Thank you!

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Miemistudio
New Contributor

First, you need to read this where to find the template: guide template 

Once you find the pdf guide saved to your computer, go to that file and open it using the design software you use. (you can see the actual size guide.)

based on my experience, you need to create seamless repeat tiles the same size as the template guide

In my case, I chose texture vinyl peel-and-stick wallpaper. My pattern swatch is 4000px in width and height.

then I create a new canvas in my affinity designer in 7200px by 7200px (this guide from the pdf size guide template); after that, I place my 4000px swatch to the canvas and drag it to the corner until it is equal size to one of the quadrants of the square canvas, which is 3600px, so this is the size of my new swatch, so you can start repeating the tile seamlessly and upload it to Zazzle. and ensure that when you upload to Zazzle, the tile is turned into none. I hope you understand my instructions.

Bailey68
New Contributor III

Thanks so much for the info !! much appreciated 😍