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Create 3-dimensional geometric modular origami structural models using triangular paper and simple corner-to-corner and side folds.

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Explore the reaches of your imagination by combining art, craft, and mathematics to create the age-old geometric form of the polyhedra. More than 50 projects use just one center point to create shapes that are folded symmetrically and build upon each other. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, you can construct models from regular polygons, including equilateral triangles, squares, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and decagons. These engaging projects require active, mental participation and can aid in reshaping familiar thought patterns as well as keeping your focus on the present moment as a form of relaxation. Also included is a wealth of detail on the subject of geometry. Once a requirement for entry into the philosopher Plato’s Academy, now geometry can be enjoyed by everyone with an eye for fun. The book includes a chapter of tips to create your own designs.

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In this follow-up to his first book, Folding Polyhedra, Alexander Heinz introduces eight more paper-folding models. Most of these models are easy to assemble from a combination of folded triangles, squares, pentagons, and hexagons, which are assembled in a symmetrical modular way, allowing you to create more than 60 forms by using and combining the different folded-paper models. The models presented in this book use a mathematical geometric folding technique that Alexander Heinz developed himself. The models all have the same edge length, allowing every one of them to fit together edge to edge and corner to corner and making folding and combining the models easy. The projects are for all ages! They look very complex but are actually very simple to make. Once you've mastered the models and learned to assemble the forms, use these techniques to create your own unique and colorful paper sculptures and ornamental designs.

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