super Nova

Spread some color and happiness through the universe with this Super Nova.

 
 

Project Info

Paper required: one sheet 8.5 x 11 inch (or A4)

Finished Project size: 4 inches (10cm)

Difficulty Level: Beginner

 
 

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Print the pattern onto the paper of your choice.

Read the pattern key included in the General Instructions.

 

Step 2

Cut out the two pattern pieces by cutting on all black lines.

Photo 1. Inside of Pattern Pieces after Step 1

Photo 2. Outside of Pattern Pieces after Step 2

 

STEP 3

On each of the parts, fold the red lines as mountain folds and the green lines as valley folds.

Photo 3. Inside of Pattern Pieces after Step 3

Photo 4. Outside of Pattern Pieces after Step 3

 

Step 4

On each of the parts, glue Flap A to the other Flap A, Flap B to the other Flap B, Flap C to the other Flap C, Flap D to the other Flap D, Flap E to the other Flap E, Flap F to the other Flap F, and Flap G to the other Flap G. On Part 1, Glue Flap O to the other Flap O and Flap N to the other Flap N. On Part 2, Glue FLap M to the other Flap M and Flap L to the other Flap L.

Photo 5. Inside of Pattern Pieces after Step 4

Photo 6. Outside of Pattern Pieces after Step 4

 

Step 5

Next connect the two parts. Start by gluing Flap S on Part 1 to Flap S on Part 2 and Flap R on Part 1 to Flap R on Part 2.

Photo 7. Inside of Project after Step 5

Photo 8. Outside of Project after Step 5

 

Step 6

Complete the project by gluing Flap J on Part 1 to Flap J on Part 2, Flap H on Part 1 to Flap H on Part 2, Flap K on Part 1 to Flap K on Part 2, Flap Q on Part 1 to Flap Q on Part 2, Flap P on Part 1 to Flap P on Part 2, and Flap T on Part 1 to Flap T on Part 2.

Photo 9. Completed Super Nova, View 1

Photo 10. Completed Super Nova, View 2

 

Another Example

Photo 11. Another Completed Super Nova, View 1

Photo 12. Another Completed Super Nova, View 2

 

Photo 13. Another Completed Super Nova, View 3

 
 

This Super Nova is in the form a stellated cuboctahedron.