You shape a tile using only circles and lines, add color, then publish, download or share the result. That three-step routine is the core of QFI Tilemaker, a browser tool for Islamic geometric art. A how-to video and a section on the history and techniques sit beside the editor, and a gallery shows other artists' work.
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Our take
Worth a look if you want a short, guided exercise rather than a blank canvas. The site keeps the process to three steps and points you to a video and background reading if you want context. What the download contains and how publishing works aren't spelled out on the page.
Features
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How-to video
A video walks through the creation process.
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Learn section
Covers the history and techniques of Islamic geometric art.
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Public gallery
Browse other artists' creations for inspiration.
Best for
- Beginners curious about geometric patterns
- Artists who like a constrained drawing exercise
- People browsing a gallery of mosaic designs
FAQ
- What can you make with QFI Tilemaker?
- Mosaic tiles built from circles and lines, which you color and then publish, download or share.
- Does QFI Tilemaker explain the geometry behind the patterns?
- Yes. A learn section covers the history and techniques of Islamic geometric art, and a how-to video shows the process.
Sources
- tilemaker.qfi.org/ (opens in a new tab) Product description, three-step workflow, how-to video, learn section and gallery