SHape Shifting Dodecahedron

Ever dream of being a shape shifter? Give it a try with this unique Shape Shifting Dodecahedron.

 
 

Project Info

Paper required: One sheet 8 ½ x 11 inch (or A4)

Finished Project size: 3.5 inches (9 cm)

Difficulty Level: Beginner

 
 

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 paper of your choice.  Both sides of the paper will show in this project. 

Read the pattern key included in the General Instructions.

 

Step 2

Cut out the ten parts by cutting on the black lines.  

Photo 1. Back of Four Parts after Step 2

Photo 2. Front of Four Parts after Step 2

 

STEP 3

Connect Parts 1, 2, and 3.  Glue Flap A on Part 2 to Patch A on Part 1.  Glue Flap B on Part 3 to Patch B on Part 2.  Glue Flap C on Part 3 to Patch C on Part 1.

Photo 3. Inside of Project after Step 3

Photo 4. Outside of Project after Step 3

 

Step 4

Connect Parts 4, 5, and 6 to the project.

Glue Flap D on Part 4 to Patch D on Part 3.

Glue Flap E on Part 4 to Patch E on Part 5.  Glue Flap F on Part 5 to Patch F on Part 2. 

Glue Flap G on Part 6 to Patch G on Part 5.  Glue Flap H on Part 6 to Patch H on Part 4.

Photo 5. Inside of Project after Step 4

Photo 6. Outside of Project after Step 4

 

Step 5

Connect Parts 7, 8, 9, and 10 to the project. 

Glue Flap K on Part 5 to Patch K on Part 7.  Glue Flap L on Part 2 to Patch L on Part 7.  Glue Flap J on Part 7 to Patch J on Part 6.

Glue Flap M on Part 7 to Patch M on Part 8.  Glue Flap N on Part 1 to Patch N on Part 8.

Glue Flap O on Part 8 to Patch O on Part 9.  Glue Flap P on Part 9 to Patch P on Part 6.  Glue Flap Q on Part 9 to Patch Q on Part 4.

Glue Flap S on Part 10 to Patch S on Part 3.  Glue Flap R on Part 10 to Patch R on Part 9.  Glue Flap T on Part 1 to Patch T on Part 10.  And Finally, Glue Flap U on Part 8 to Patch U on Part 10.           

Photo 7. Shape Shifting Dodecahedron - View 1

Photo 8. Shape Shifting Dodecahedron - View 2

 

Photo 9. Shape Shifting Dodecahedron - View 3

Photo 10. Shape Shifting Dodecahedron - View 4

 

Photo 11. Shape Shifting Dodecahedron - View 5

Photo 12. Shape Shifting Dodecahedron - View 6

 
 
 

Do you picture the standard dodecahedron that was here before fantastical shape shifting?