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Honeycomb paper ball

Honeycomb paper ball developed as a measured original paper study. The packet provides the actual parts, joining or shaping marks, drawing dimensions and an assembly sequence. Print at actual size and dry-fit the parts before gluing.

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4
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215.9 × 279.4 mm
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Pages in this PDF
  • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
  • Page 2 — one half-profile; make 18 copies
  • Page 3 — Pattern 2
  • Page 4 — Assembly instructions

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Honeycomb paper ball / LETTER

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Letter and A4 preserve the component dimensions. Choose the sheet you will print, not a different object size.

Materials and construction

Plain 100 to 140 gsm paper for a first dimensional trial; approximately 160 to 220 gsm card only after confirming the folds. Use a ruler, suitable scissors, a blunt scoring tool and a small amount of paper adhesive. An adult should handle internal cuts, holes and small fasteners.

Before making a batch

Measure the 50 mm reference and two named component dimensions.

Make a complete empty trial and document fold direction, joining order, collision, stability and any fragile features.

Repeat the trial using your chosen paper. Check that every join holds and each moving part works freely before decorating.

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Instruction pages
2
Orientation
Portrait

18 repeated half-profiles; profile height 122.00 mm. Alternating A/B glue maps have 20 mm row offsets.

From file to finished page

  1. Print or trace eighteen copies of the half-profile and two heavier backing half-profiles. Keep the straight edge aligned.
  2. Place sheet 1 on a protected surface. Apply narrow glue bands only at A positions, stopping short of the outline.
  3. Add sheet 2, align and press. Apply B bands to sheet 2 before adding sheet 3. Alternate A and B until all sheets are stacked.
  4. Let the flat stack dry completely. Fan the free edge around the straight hinge; join the two backing half-profiles to close the honeycomb.
  5. Test free opening before adding a hanging thread. Excess glue can fuse cells; a digital pattern does not prove material compatibility.
Printing and use notes

Drawing dimensions describe flat paper surfaces, not verified internal capacity, load strength, fit or material compatibility.

No mailing, food-contact, archival, toy-safety, protective-wear or cutting-machine certification is supplied.

Make a plain-paper trial first; paper thickness and fold accuracy can change the fit.

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  • Honeycomb paper ball / LETTER · 4 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — one half-profile; make 18 copies
    • Page 3 — Pattern 2
    • Page 4 — Assembly instructions
  • Honeycomb paper ball / A4 · 4 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — one half-profile; make 18 copies
    • Page 3 — Pattern 2
    • Page 4 — Assembly instructions

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