Playing Card Polyhedral Construction Above is a rhombicosidodecahedron, one of the Archimedean solids. It is "uniform on its vertices" , which means that every vertex is equivalent. At each vertex there is a pentagon, a square, a triangle, and another square. There are 60 vertices. Above is the dual to the rhombicosidodecahedron. It has 60 faces. Our construction replaces each face with a card. Above is a computer rendering of the construction. This is an 8-inch diameter construction in which the 30 cards have more overlap, so it is trickier to make. I like the 5-fold stars which arise on the sides of the cards. Here's a view looking directly at one of the twelve 5-fold stars.
3D paper diamonds Hello there. Hope you all had a great Easter! We had a lovely relaxing holiday (….well as relaxing as it gets with kids). Before I forget I just want to say a big thank you for all the kind messages you have send me regarding my book (you really are a nice bunch!) I’ve been meaning to get this paper diamond up for weeks now…but it’s taken ages to figure the template out (and I’ve been having breaks between each failed attempt). It’s based on simplified version of Satoshi Kamiya’s origami diamond. These paper diamonds are tricky to make (& require a fair bit of patience) so definitely adults only! When you have made your diamonds you can attach thread and hang them up. How-to 1. 2. 3. 4. Happy Monday all! Edited to add: A few people have had problems printing the templates (the dotted lines do not print).
This Awesome Origami Yoda is Just 7 Centimeters Tall! Artist Yoyo Ferro’s latest work appeals to Star Wars and origami fans alike! Using teeny tiny pieces of paper, the artist has made an origami Yoda, complete with wrinkled green face, orange robe and staff. The origami master based this awesome Yoda on an original design by Fumiaki Kawahata. To see how these paper renditions of Yoda are made, check out the video after the jump! © MarigamiToo, to see the rest of the instructional videos, visit their website The miniature Yoda is made from one small folded sheet of orange tissue paper glued to one sheet of metallic foil paper, and green construction paper for the face and body. + Yoyo Ferro
Five Pointed Origami Star I love that this star is neatly finished and attractive on both front and back. Update: March 2013. It has recently come to my attention that this design should be credited to Tomoko Fuse. The secret? How to make a five pointed star with pentagon shaped origami paper Start with a pentagon shaped piece of paper. Download PDF set of pentagon templates in various sizes. Fold the pentagon in half down the center of any point. Pull one flat side toward the center of the paper, keeping the center fold line aligned. When the side points intersect the fold lines as shown, stop and hold in place. Crease across the bottom, just between the fold lines. Repeat for each of the five sides. Fold each point in half, working toward the inner (small) pentagon. Flip the paper over and pinch the corners of the (small) pentagon to make sure they are well creased. Flip back to the front side. Start pushing the folded corners to the left, working around the circle until they all flatten. Turn the star over.
Recyclable Crafts: Carton Wallet This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Total Time 1 hour Ages school-age Recycle a milk or orange juice carton into a clever carrying case for change, trading cards, and more. The carton's cap keeps the wallet closed. Download Carton Wallet Template What you'll need Half gallon milk or juice carton with plastic cap, rinsed Scissors Paper towels Tape Wallet Template Ballpoint pen Ruler Craft knife (optional) Butter knife How to make it Cut open the carton so it lies flat, as shown; put aside the cap for now.
Origami Modular Mandala Folding Instructions Origami modular mandala is a 16 unit modular origami. The units are fairly easy to fold and the assembled origami is pretty. Unfortunately the units could not maintain its shape when all 16 units were assembled and required some extra help (glue) to keep it together. Made this origami? Comment and Submit your photo using the comment box at the end of this page! Origami Modular Mandala Step 1: Start by folding the origami square base with the color on the inside. You can also follow the video instructions if you like. Origami Square Base Video You should have the following to start with. Origami Modular Mandala Step 2: Fold the top layer from the right to left. Origami Modular Mandala Step 3: Fold down the top tip. Origami Modular Mandala Step 4: Fold the bottom tip to the center crease. Origami Modular Mandala Step 5: Fold down the top tip again. Origami Modular Mandala Step 6: Flip paper over. Origami Modular Mandala Step 7: Fold down the top tip. And this completes one unit.
The One-Stop Survival Preparedness Guide - For Your Physical and Financial Survival 100 Items to Disappear First 100 Items to Disappear First 1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.) 2. From a Sarajevo War Survivor: Experiencing horrible things that can happen in a war - death of parents and friends, hunger and malnutrition, endless freezing cold, fear, sniper attacks. 1. Never Talk to the Police | Quick Hitts By Dave Hitt on Mar 31, 2010 in Featured, Police State What’s the best response when a cop asks you something? Silence, or a short, polite non-answer. Shut up. You should be polite and calm whenever dealing with any armed person. These videos made the rounds about a year ago. In the first part of the first video a fast talking law professor gives you detailed reasons why you should never talk to the police. This is part two, where a former police officer fills in the details. Here are some practical examples of how to legally preserve your rights in an encounter with police: Ok, after all that heavy duty stuff, we need a breather.
The End of Acne - Finally! - Yahoo! Voices Mobile While doing research today, I came across some very interesting information that will likely put an end to acne for everyone. All you need is four key ingredients: Honey, baking soda, powdered oats and coconut oil. This article describes the role of each, with references to scientific studies, in controlling your acne. You can use this routine to help keep your skin healthy and glowing even if you do not have acne. Controlling acne is actually easy. All you have to do is keep your pores free-flowing so they can't back up with sebum and oils. First, learn how it works. How it Works: Honey is known for its antibacterial properties. The most important part of this information is the honey. The baking soda is included for its abrasive properties. Dead skin cells that can plug your pores are easily removed with baking soda. Oatmeal has long been recognized as a beneficial ingredient to skin care. The oatmeal is soothing and anti-inflammatory. The Routine: Resources: 1.
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