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Further experiments with fold flat shapes, this time a flat folding dodecahedron.

It's a slightly tricky shape to fold flat as there is no straight line dividing the shape in two. To get over this I have added five tabs, each with a double crease which allows the shape to fold flat. It works reasonably well but I'd prefer that it was more stable. Further experimentation needed I think. There is a file for members to download if you'd like to give it a go. 


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Monday 13th Sep 2010 13:23

mavzb

Hi Rob,

 

An alternative version of a pop-up dodecahedron is here. The only downside is you end up with an elastic band round the outside of the model.

 

I also discovered this page, with a model of a pop-up icosahedron...

 

Justin

Monday 13th Sep 2010 15:49

miz

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-> and a video is also here ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8EQnQ0SPYs   

 

best wishes,

Irene

Monday 13th Sep 2010 18:29

robives

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Thanks! This is a fun avenue of exploration!

Tuesday 29th May 2012 00:39

gilliam03

where is the file?