A 30-piece modular model assembled following the structure of an icosahedron. The units are folded from 2:3 rectangles, which we’ll cut during the class. You’ll learn how to fold and connect the units, and we’ll make as many as time allows. A diagram will be shared at the end so you can finish the model at your own pace later on.
The plan for this model is to cut six rectangles from a standard 6" kami sheet by dividing it in half one way and into thirds the other. To complete the model, students will need a total of five 6" sheets.
No additional cuts are needed beyond preparing the rectangles. So, if someone brings pre-cut 2:3 rectangles to the class, they won’t need any cutting tools during the session.
One small note for those who plan to prepare their paper in advance: the folding process tends to go a bit more smoothly if the paper grain runs along the longer side of the rectangle.
Cutting tools
- Uses cuts.
- This will likely take longer than the completed class time to complete.
- This uses non-square paper: 2:3 rectangles
- This is a modular/composite requiring 30 sheets.