Tessellations

Tessellations are created when a combination of one or more shapes repeat to fill the page without leaving any gaps or overlaps. It’s the simplest kind of jigsaw puzzle; all the pieces look alike! 

How was a regular hexagon altered to create this tesselating critter?

• For more information about tessellations visit http://tessellations.org/

• Create your own tessellation at http://tessellations.org/diy-paper-a.htm