Nebula
Stare into the mysterious Nebula. What do you see?
Project Info
Paper required: one sheet 8.5 x 11 inch (or A4)
Finished Project size: 3 inches (8 cm)
Difficulty Level: beginner
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INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Print the Nebula pattern onto the paper of your choice.
Read the pattern key included in the General Instructions.
Step 2
Cut out the 8 identical parts by cutting on the black lines. Fold the three glue flaps on each as valley folds.
Photo 1. Back of Two Parts after Step 2; Cut and Folded
Photo 2. Front of Two Parts after Step 2; Cut and Folded
STEP 3
Connect two parts using any glue flap on each.
Photo 3. Inside of Project after Step 3
Photo 4. Outside of Project after Step 3
Step 4
Connect the third part to the project using one glue flap. Connect the fourth part to the project using two glue flaps such that the four parts are arranged in a square as shown on Photos 5 and 6.
Photo 5. Inside of Project after Step 4
Photo 6. Outside of Project after Step 4
Step 5
Connect fifth part to the project using one glue flap. Connect the sixth part to the project using two glue flaps.
Photo 7. Inside of Project after Step 5
Photo 8. Outside of Project after Step 5
Step 6
Complete the Nebula by connecting the seventh part to the project using two glue flaps. And lastly connecting the eighth part to the project using three glue flaps.
Photo 9. Completed Nebula - View 1
Photo 10. Completed Nebula - View 2
Each of the eight parts on the Nebula could be considered to be arranged and connected in the same way as the faces of an octahedron.