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Below you can follow how participants came to offer instructions on how to build a spherical dodecahedron model made of paper. You can download a Word document version of this page along with larger versions of the graphics by clicking here . Below is a link to the Sketchup file for this model: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=7adc13e38221d66d6554b7d01658d0a6&ct=mdsa Taff : Papercraft sphere of buckyball/soccerball symmetry • This model can be constructed of paper, folded along curved lines • Paper cut-out patterns provided in model • The single pattern, of which 60 are required, scaled to fill a sheet of paper, will produce a large model • The pentagonal pattern, of which 12 are required, will produce a smaller model • Construction details, depicting how the 3D SketchUp model was produced, are included • Buckyball sphere was produced first, then the resultant module was “unfolded” in SketchUp, to create the paper pattern • (Tabs not yet added • I’ll get right on that) Dan : Taff,– Please post pattern for “Buckyball Sphere – Curved Folds”. Taff : So, you discovered that posting, eh, Dan? I’m currently doing a paper test-construction, to double-check my work. I’m using a pent-ring pattern, to ensure that the papercraft won’t be too big. You can peer-check the pattern, if you like…. Taff : Considered it, but few people know the reference. More folks know “buckyball,” particularly the younger generations. That’s the audience, to which I’m directing most of my efforts. I figure, if you’re our age, it’s too late, already — you’re beyond reach (although, Dan appears to be an exception to the rule.) Dan : Taff, — I have begun — two pictures attached. I have put in double flaps, one above and one below at each joint – I don’t mind at all that they show. Taff : Card-stock looks to be working better than plain printer paper (my effort). Dan : Taff, — Yes card stock works very well with these curved folds, model retains strength very well. However, my printer doesn’t like it very much; I have to help the paper feed though manually doing only one sheet at a time; sometimes I get blotches of ink. Dan : I managed getting it half done before retiring for the night. Taff : Wow, the large circles “firmed up” nicely. I was concerned that the folds might be too shallow to provide rigidity. Looks like it’s going to turn out all right, after all…. Dan: Model Completed – That was fun. Taff : Nice! I’m relieved that the model pattern works (in reality). I definitely have to visit my hobby store for plastic stock, to make my own…. Learn about Uncle Dan’s OCTA-TETRA MUSEUM See images of Uncle Dan’s OCTA-TETRA models by clicking on the logo: Be Sociable, Share! SEARCH DOMERAMA Polls Are you building a dome this year? No, I'm not a hippie Yes, a dome home Yes, a greenhouse Yes, for an event Yes, for Burning Man! Yes, for the kids Yes, just for fun View Results Loading ... Polls Archive We specifically disclaim any warranty, either expressed or implied, concerning the information on these pages. 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