The process of arranging or overlapping objects in a way that creates a scale-like pattern.
Scalations can be seen in nature, like the scales on a fish, or in man-made objects, like overlapping roof tiles.
Examples:
The scalations on the pine cone make it look like a little tree.
The artist used scalations to create a pattern on the dragon's skin.
The scalations on the armor made it look like a dragon's scales.
The scalations on the snake's skin make it look like a tiny dragon.
The scalations on the building made it look like a giant fish.
The scalations on the roof made it look like a big dragon scale.