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.