The Pattern

Scales are made from repeated curved shapes that overlap like little arches. They can look like fish scales, feathers, roof tiles, or tiny shields lined up in rows.

This pattern is useful when you want a design to feel layered, natural, protective, or full of small repeated details.

You'll Find It In

Fish, dragons, feathers, shells, roof tiles, pine cones, armour, mosaics, borders, and decorative patterns.

You Can Try

Make tiny scales, large scales, overlapping scales, pointed scales, shaded scales, or add dots and lines inside each curved shape.

Your Turn

Observe the scales, trace the pattern, then create your own version in the Pattern Toolkit.