dodecahedron Star Burst
Try this amazing Dodecahedron Star Burst project. It starts with nothing at the center and bursts into a 3D dodecahedron star.
Project Info
Paper required: two sheets 8.5 x 11 inch (or A4)
Finished Project size: 4.5 inches (11 cm)
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Click button below to get your free printable pattern !
Click button below to get your free printable pattern !
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Print the pattern onto the two matching paper sheets of your choice. Both sides of the paper will be visible, so I suggest a paper that has the same color and pattern on both sides. It is also a good idea to choose a paper that will mask the visibility of the folding lines.
Read the pattern key included in the General Instructions.
Step 2
Cut out the ten parts by cutting on all black lines.
Photo 1. Back of Two Parts after Step 2
Photo 2. Front of Two Parts after Step 2
STEP 3
On all ten parts, fold the two green lines as valley folds and the two red lines as mountain folds.
Photo 3. Back of a Part after Step 3
Photo 4. Front of a Part after Step 3
Step 4
For gluing parts together, note that each fold is labelled with a letter B or C and each Flap with a letter A or D. When a flap is noted to be glued at a fold on the front of the paper, it means the side with no red or green folding lines. When a flap is noted to be glued at a fold on the back of the paper, it means the side with printed red and green lines.
Start by connecting Parts 1 and 2. Glue Flap D on Part 1 to the front of Part 2 at Fold C.
Photo 5 Project after Step 4 - View 1
Photo 6. Project after Step 4 - View 2
Step 5
Connect Parts 3 and 4 to the project. Glue Flap D on Part 2 to the front side of Part 3 at Fold C. Glue Flap D on Part 4 to the back side of Part 3 at Fold B.
Photo 7. Project after Step 5 - View 1
Photo 8. Project after Step 5 - View 2
Step 6
Connect Parts 5 and 6 to the project. Glue Flap A on Part 5 to the back of Part 2 at Fold B. Glue Flap A on Part 3 to the front of Part 5 at Fold B. Glue Flap D on Part 5 to the front of Part 4 at Fold B. Glue Flap A on Part 2 to the front of Part 6 at Fold B. Glue Flap D on Part 6 to the back of Part 5 at Fold C.
Photo 9. Project after Step 6 - View 1
Photo 10. Project after Step 6 - View 2
Step 7
Connect Parts 7, 8, 9 ,and 10 to the project. Glue Flap A on Part 7 to the back of Part 1 at Fold C. Glue Flap A on Part 6 to the front of Part 7 at Fold B.
Glue Flap A on Part 4 to the back of Part 8 at Fold B. Glue Flap D on Part 7 to the front of Part 8 at Fold C. Glue Flap D on Part 8 to the back of Part 6 at Fold C.
Glue Flap A on Part 8 to the back of Part 9 at Fold B. Glue Flap A on Part 1 to the front of Part 9 at Fold C. Glue Flap D on Part 9 to the back of Part 7 at Fold C.
Glue Flap A on Part 10 to the back of Part 4 at Fold C. Glue Flap A on Part 9 to the back of Part 10 at Fold B. Glue Flap D on Part 3 to the front of Part 10 at Fold C. Glue Flap D on Part 10 to the front of Part 1 at Fold B.
Photo 11. Completed Dodecahedron Star Burst - View 1
Photo 12. Completed Dodecahedron Star Burst - View 2
If the red and green folding lines are more visible than you would like, try adding paint or other decorations to the completed project.
Photo 13. Completed Dodecahedron Star Burst with some added painting
Another Example
Photo 14 . Another Completed Dodecahedron Star Burst - View 1
Photo 15. Another Completed Dodecahedron Star Burst - View 2
What makes this project work? It uses ten 3-sided pieces to trace the 30 edges of a dodecahedron.