Gridded Gridded PatternsPatterns

Stamps!Stamps!

Creating a patternCreating a pattern• Determine a structure. In

this case, a standard grid

• Determine an interval. (distance, size, negative space)

• Determine a motif. (element, here a pentagon)

• Consider options: rotation, integration, alternation

StructureStructure

Standard Grid

Staggered Grid

The grid can also be comprised of diamonds, triangles, rectangles . . .

IntervalInterval

Options: Options: RotationRotation

¼ turn clockwise

no turns

alternating rows of 1/4 turn and reverse

Linear Pattern

Field Pattern

FoursquareFoursquaress

Options: IntegrationOptions: Integration

Making the stampMaking the stampMotifMotif

It should be asymmetrical to allow for rotation

It should touch (or get really close) to two sides to allow for connection

foursquare

Making the stampMotifMotif

It should not have too much open space to the edges, this will help prevent fouling (accidental inking)

HINT: in this material, straight lines and angles

are easier to carve than smooth curves!

To do:To do:

• Design a motif on paper• Transfer design to eraser and

carve (remove about 1/8th inch or the thickness of a metal ruler

• Create various linear patterns• Create various foursquares• The fourquares are a motif

themselves, later use them to create larger field patterns