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 !

Shape Shifting Dodecahedron Printable Pattern - Free
Shape Shifting Dodecahedron Printable Instructions - free
 

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.

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?