Some of you may have seen the trihexaflexagon I made last year in Ryan’s class. I found a great video that shows how this shape is made. For you inspired by math and science in art this may catch your fancy…
See an example of how my
trihexaflexagon was made. It’s a 3 faced (tri) hexagon shape. There are a series of these that you can look up as flexagons. At this link you can also view other 3d paper sculpture including a simple 3d snowflake for those of you who are ready to get into the winter spirit.
by Kris | 11.19.07 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
I also have a book which clearly explains how to do that and other flexagon structures- by Cheryl Moote called “Sleight of Hand Binding”. In the video they said to do all 60 degree angles when you fold the paper- but if I’m remembering this right, it doesn’t “flex” well with that measurement, scrapes against itself. The book gives the different angles which move much better. Kris, let me know if you want to see that book….
Interesting. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of or seen a flexagon.