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    The document provides instructions for creating Escher-type tessellations in 6 steps: 1) Begin with a square and draw designs on the top and side, 2) Slide the top piece to the bottom to connect, 3) Slide the side piece to the other side to connect, 4) View the shape from all angles, 5) Replicate the shape by tracing and sliding it until the paper is filled, and 6) Add details, color, and sign the original tessellation. The goal is to create geometric patterns and shapes that tile a plane without gaps or overlaps like in the art of M.C. Escher.

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    The document provides instructions for creating Escher-type tessellations in 6 steps: 1) Begin with a square and draw designs on the top and side, 2) Slide the top piece to the bottom to connect, 3) Slide the side piece to the other side to connect, 4) View the shape from all angles, 5) Replicate the shape by tracing and sliding it until the paper is filled, and 6) Add details, color, and sign the original tessellation. The goal is to create geometric patterns and shapes that tile a plane without gaps or overlaps like in the art of M.C. Escher.

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    Creating Escher-Type Tessellations: by Terry Kawas

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    The document provides instructions for creating Escher-type tessellations in 6 steps: 1) Begin with a square and draw designs on the top and side, 2) Slide the top piece to the bottom to connect, 3) Slide the side piece to the other side to connect, 4) View the shape from all angles, 5) Replicate the shape by tracing and sliding it until the paper is filled, and 6) Add details, color, and sign the original tessellation. The goal is to create geometric patterns and shapes that tile a plane without gaps or overlaps like in the art of M.C. Escher.

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    Creating

    Escher-Type
    Tessellations
    By Terry Kawas
    http://www.mathwire.com

    Creating Escher-type Tessellations 1 tkawas@mathwire.com


    Step 1: Begin with a square
    • Cut a square from cardboard or cardstock.
    • Draw a design at the top that only touches
    the side at beginning and end
    • Do the same on one side.

    Creating Escher-type Tessellations 2 tkawas@mathwire.com


    Step 2: Top Translation (Slide)
    • Carefully cut out the top piece.
    • Translate (slide) the top piece to the same
    position at the bottom of the square.
    • Use tape to secure the pieces together.

    Creating Escher-type Tessellations 3 tkawas@mathwire.com


    Step 3: Side Translation (Slide)
    • Carefully cut out the side piece.
    • Translate(slide) the side piece to the same
    position on the other side of the square.
    • Use tape to secure the pieces together.

    Creating Escher-type Tessellations 4 tkawas@mathwire.com


    Step 4: Use Escher Eyes
    • Look at your shape from all angles.
    • Slide, flip and turn your shape to view all
    possibilities.

    SUGGESTION:
    Place your shape on an
    overhead projector and move it
    all around to view possibilities.

    Creating Escher-type Tessellations 5 tkawas@mathwire.com


    Step 5: Replicate the Shape
    • Position the shape on the large paper according
    to the design you see within the shape.
    • Use a pencil to trace around the shape.
    • Carefully slide the shape so that the new position
    fits into the traced shape exactly.
    • Trace the shape in its new position.
    • Continue this process until the whole paper is
    tessellated.
    • Draw in details and color.
    • Name the tessellation and sign the original.

    Creating Escher-type Tessellations 6 tkawas@mathwire.com

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