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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486461726
ISBN-139780486461724
eBay Product ID (ePID)65664928
Product Key Features
Book TitleModular Origami Polyhedra : the Platonic Solids
Number of Pages64 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicOrigami, Papercrafts, Crafts for Children, Geometry / General
Publication Year2008
IllustratorYes
GenreMathematics, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorRona Gurkewitz, Bennett Arnstein
Book SeriesDover Crafts: Origami and Papercrafts Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight6.8 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal736.982
Table Of ContentPictures of the Platonic Solids 1. Background What is Modular Origami? What is the connection between modular origami and polyhedra? What is a polyhedron? What are the Platonic Solids? Short history of the Platonic Solids and Connections with math, science and art References, Links and Origami Societies 2. Making the Models Definitions of Symbols Waterbomb or Triangle Base Triangles Hexagons 3. Cubes The Jackson Cube The Sonobe Cube The Tile Cube Lewis Simon-Bennett Arnstein Cube with Windows 4. Tetrahedra Simple chain of four equilateral triangles from a square Equilateral triangle module from a hexagon Equilateral triangle edge module 5. Octahedra Bob Neale's octahedron 6-piece octahedron skeleton Lewis Simon's original 2-piece Gyroscope module from a square Equilateral triangle module from a hexagon Equilateral triangle edge module 6. Dodecahedra Bob Neale-Lewis Simon 108 degree module Lewis Simon's 2-piece Gyroscope module from a triangle Simon Gurkewitz' Dimpled Dodecahedron 7. Icosahedra Equilateral triangle module from a hexagon Equilateral triangle edge module
SynopsisWhether or not you're familiar with traditional origami models, you're sure to be captivated by the fun and fascination of creating abstract geometric forms. This book by an expert paperfolder offers a clear, concise introduction to the special techniques for making beautiful, complex polyhedra models. These 17 projects are based on the classic Platonic solids: the tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron. Folders at every level of experience, from absolute beginners to old hands, will appreciate the step-by-step diagrams and their detailed views of the models' assembly. Additional helpful features include photos of the complete models, background on the Platonic solids, and references., This manual features 17 easy-to-master projects involving the Platonic solids: the tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron. Includes detailed diagrams and photos of all the completed models.
LC Classification NumberTT870
