A worked example
Paint a 12 × 12 motif; switch geometry to compare its appearance.
TESSKIND / EVERYDAY TOOLS
A little colour.One tile at a time.
Paint a square or hexagonal tile pattern, count your colours and print a numbered placement guide.
Make a little plan✓ Free to use✓ No uploads✓ Ready to print
MEASURE / PLAN / MAKEA clearer plan starts here.
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YOUR LITTLE WORKBENCH
ON YOUR DEVICE ✦Pattern editor
Loading your local workspace…
THE METHOD / 01
A clear wayfrom start to finish.
Each cell holds a palette index. Square and pointy-top hexagon layouts use the same row-and-column data.
Keep the assumptions clear
Up to 40 × 40 cells. Changing dimensions clears the grid only after confirmation. No automatic photo conversion.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Good to know.
Are my inputs uploaded?
No. Processing runs locally in your browser. The host still receives normal requests for website pages and assets.
Can I keep my result?
Use the download controls for the current tool or print from your browser. Your valid edits autosave in this browser. Export a JSON backup to move devices; see the privacy page.
Do I need an account?
No sign-up, paid API or subscription is required. Both languages use the same tools. English always opens at the root address.
TESSKIND / TOOLKIT
A little help for every step.
01
Pattern editor
Paint a bounded grid using a six-colour palette and an empty tile.
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Tile counts
Count each colour, estimate spares and view the pattern’s nominal dimensions.
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Placement guide
Show colour numbers inside each painted tile and print a placement reference.
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Pattern export
Download the coloured SVG, colour-count CSV or editable JSON backup.
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