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Also, won't this create bubbles when it squishes? The hexagons will squish into circles and fill the gaps between them, but there will be nowhere for some of it to go, particularly the corners of the hexagons. One glob in the center will squish out evenly and there's no air to trap, which is why that's preferred. If OP spread this, it's fine. If they directly attach their heatsink though, it could be not ideal.
Basically, don't get fancy with your thermal paste. Just put a bit in the center and the pressure will spread it evenly.