How to Create Dot Patterns with GIMP (3 Methods)

In this GIMP tutorial I show you how to create dot patterns using all built-in tools with this free photo editor and graphic design program. I'll show you how to create a variety of dot patterns using a few easy methods that are totally beginner friendly! I also show you how to export your pattern out of GIMP so you can import it to your patterns file and use it in future sessions.

0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Patterns You Can Make with This Tutorial
1:27 - Setting Up Pattern Template File
2:24 - Method 1: Ellipse Select Tool
3:48 - Method 2: Offset Filter
5:02 - Method 3: Symmetry Painting
7:40 - Saving Your Pattern
9:02 - Final Thoughts

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[lucianocarneiro]

Thanks man! I'm learning a lot with your tutorials.

[komandougur]

I didn't even knew about that symmetry tool. This looks sick! Thanks for the tutorial!

[conniegeerts]

Thank you! I've been wondering how to create patterns. Great tutorial!

[swanmeeka]

Thanks so much. This is highly appreciated

[__Nero__]

Cool tutorial thanks, you deserve more comments 😀

[kuizlab]

Thank you very much. Its helped me a lot : )

[lodestarsd]

Thank you, this is exactly what I wanted

[robinrodnie]

How do you create a mockup template to put your patterns in?

[prodnxbu]

Is there a way to create this pattern with multiple different shapes?

[arawn]

i give up, i cant get it to copy the dot to clipboard no matter how hard i try

[craveliving]

would be great if you actually showed how to get to clipboard image or whatever it is

[yohaanphilipjose]

Can you make a tutorial on something cool like a cool effect