How to make a Background Tile


Preparation:

Open the Tag you want to use in psp.

Image Resize / Width 400 / Height 400 / Pixels.

Resample Using checked / Smart Size.

Maintain Original Print Size unchecked.

Lock Aspect Ratio unchecked.

Resize all Layers checked.

Adjust / Sharpness / Sharpen.

We do the preparation to make sure the tag is symmetric all sides equal.

Using the built in Effects: Image Effects.

Option 1:

Tile 1:


Activate your tag in the Layer Palette.

Effects / Image Effects / Seamless Tiling.

Settings: Tiling Method Edge Checked / Direction Bidirectional checked / Settings Width% 50 


/ Transition% 50 Click Ok.

Tile 2:


Activate your tag in the Layer Palette.

Effects / Image Effects / Seamless Tiling.

Settings: Tiling Method Edge Checked / Direction Horizontal checked / Settings Width% 50 / 


Transition% 50 Click Ok.

Option 2:

Using the Plugin called Simple.

Tile 1:





Activate your tag in the Layer Palette.

Effects / Plugins / Simple / Settings: Diamonds.

Tile 2:



Activate your tag in the Layer Palette.

Effects / Plugins / Simple / Settings: Half Wrap.

Tile 3:


Activate your tag in the Layer Palette.

Effects / Plugins / Simple / Settings: Zoom Out and Flip.

( Note you can use the Simple Plugin / Diamonds on all the tiles mentioned as an extra effect ).


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