It's gonna be a time suck no matter what method you use. Repeating complex contours is a whole different thing than simple patterns. That aside there's a million ways to create outlines from applying a stroke layer style to doing an auto-trace to create a mask path. The repetitions can then be created with the Echo effect, alternate "video feedback" effects or using shape layer repeaters. Point in case: It's doable, but will require some work and patience. Mylenium
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