How to Create a Tile Texture in Paint.Net

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Paint.Net with an 800 * 600 image.

   If you have a hard time getting the colors you want, click on More.
   
   This will help you finesse your choice. , Use the following settings:
   Scale
   - 800 Roughness
   -
   0.25 Blend Mask
   - Normal Be sure the Blend Mask is set to normal or the colors will be off! , Use the following settings:
   Cell Size
   - Between 15
   - 30 Quality
   - 2 , Use the following settings:
   Angle
   -
   0.00 Tile Size
   - 25 Curvature
   - 10 , Use the following settings:
   Bumpiness
   -
   7.02 (Yes, it's spelled that way in the software). ,,, Do this by selecting Edit >> Paste Into New Layer (or CTRL+Shift V}. ,,,, Click on Effects >> Height Field to Normal Map.
   
   Use the same settings as before. ,,,,
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   Step 2: Be sure you have the following plugins: Crystallize Height Field to Normal Map Erode/Dilate

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   Step 3: Select two contrasting (but not a lot) colors.

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   Step 4: Select Effect >> Render >> Clouds.

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   Step 5: Select Effects >> Distort >> Crystallize.

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   Step 6: Select Effects >> Tile Reflection.

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   Step 7: Duplicate the layer and run Height Field to Normal Map.

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   Step 8: Click on Layer Properties and set the layer to Overlay.

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   Step 9: Merge the two layers.

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    Step 10: Copy your cobblestone texture and add it as a layer.

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    Step 11: Click on Layer Properties and set the blending mode for Overlay.

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    Step 12: Select Effects >> Distort >> Tile Reflection

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    Step 13: using the same settings as before.

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    Step 14: Merge the layers as you did before.

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    Step 15: Duplicate the merged layer and use the Height Field to Normal Plugin.

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    Step 16: Click on Adjustments >> Black to White (or CTRL+Shift G).

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    Step 17: Change the layer properties to Overlay again.

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    Step 18: Merge the two layers...again.

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    Step 19: Finished.

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