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Mind-Blowing Paper Puzzles Ebook: Build Interlocking 3D Animal and Geometric Models
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Channel your inner M.C. Escher with these brain teaser puzzles!
These easily assembled 3D puzzles are each composed of many identical pieces that cleverly fit together to become a larger geometric form. Noted Japanese papercraft designer Haruki Nakamura created this wonderful collection of interlocking puzzles to intrigue and delight papercraft, puzzle and geometry enthusiasts alike.
These endlessly entertaining paper puzzles are impossible to put down. They include the following models:
The step-by-step instructions are very easy to follow and show you how to assemble the individual paper components, then how to put them together to create the larger interlocking models.
The template of each piece is available to print, so get out some cardstock and your X-Acto knife and start cutting! Then simply bend or fold where indicated, and bind together with a little glue. Each project is a new challenge, and the finished objects are great conversation pieces that look fantastic on your desk or shelf!
These easily assembled 3D puzzles are each composed of many identical pieces that cleverly fit together to become a larger geometric form. Noted Japanese papercraft designer Haruki Nakamura created this wonderful collection of interlocking puzzles to intrigue and delight papercraft, puzzle and geometry enthusiasts alike.
These endlessly entertaining paper puzzles are impossible to put down. They include the following models:
- Dodecahedron Bears and Frogs—cute animal "couples" that form a 12-faced geodesic sphere when fitted together.
- Bird and Fish modules that dovetail together to create a seamless 3D form in a nod to Escher's Sky and Water woodcut.
- With the addition of some small craft magnets to its joined irregular octahedrons, a Reversible Dodecahedron that dramatically inverts itself when tossed into the air!
- An intricate Pyramid Box that conceals a secret inner chamber that is perfect for presenting a small gift to that special someone.
- The challenging 4-Piece Tetrahedron and 12-Lizard Cube provide a tremendous feeling of satisfaction once all of the pieces finally align into place.
- Plus many more!
The step-by-step instructions are very easy to follow and show you how to assemble the individual paper components, then how to put them together to create the larger interlocking models.
The template of each piece is available to print, so get out some cardstock and your X-Acto knife and start cutting! Then simply bend or fold where indicated, and bind together with a little glue. Each project is a new challenge, and the finished objects are great conversation pieces that look fantastic on your desk or shelf!
LanguageEnglish
PublisherTuttle Publishing
Release dateOct 15, 2019
ISBN9781462921041
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Mind-Blowing Paper Puzzles Ebook - Haruki Nakamura
Required Tools & Materials
Utility knife
Ruler
Fine burnishing tool, such as an awl
Toothpick
Tweezers
Quick-drying craft glue
Small craft magnets
WARNING
※ When using a knife or making folds, use a cutting mat to avoid damaging the table.
※ Tools and materials required for each model will be different—the necessary tools will be specified on the individual instruction pages.
The Basics of Making Paper Puzzles
1Pop out the die-cut model pieces
Carefully detach the model pieces from the included cards.
2Cut out parts as necessary
The paper pieces in this kit are perforated for easy removal, but you will find some tight corners and short edges that are not perforated. Gently free any parts that don’t easily detach by precisely slicing through any restraining material with a craft knife or box cutter.
WARNING! For safety and precision, it is standard practice to move the knife from top to bottom, instead of left to right—this way your hand and the ruler will not obscure where the knife is going.
3A basic guide to paper folding
Whenever there are parts to be folded, fold each part while paying attention to the type of
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