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Icosahedron Net paper construction project

Icosahedron Net paper construction project 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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US Letter
Pages
5
Sheet
215.9 × 279.4 mm
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Pages in this PDF
  • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
  • Page 2 — panel with attached tabs (12 pieces)
  • Page 3 — panel with attached tabs (8 pieces)
  • Page 4 — Assembly instructions
  • Page 5 — Assembly instructions

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Icosahedron Net paper construction project / 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
3
Orientation
Portrait

20 individually labeled faces with 38 mm panel edges.

Matching E-labels are derived from one shared 3D vertex model. Join every matching edge pair to close the solid.

From file to finished page

  1. Cut all labeled faces with their attached tabs. Keep the assembly map as a separate reference.
  2. Score each tab hinge and join matching E-labels. A tab-bearing edge mates with the same label on a face without a tab.
  3. Begin at F01 and build neighboring faces gradually, letting seams set. Do not cut a panel into smaller triangles merely because the map shows edges.
  4. Close the solid last; leave boundary edges free in the open five-face cap study.
  5. Record actual closure and any gap. This is a paper geometry model, not a load-rated dome or a fabrication file for other materials.
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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  • Icosahedron Net paper construction project / LETTER · 5 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — panel with attached tabs (12 pieces)
    • Page 3 — panel with attached tabs (8 pieces)
    • Page 4 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 5 — Assembly instructions
  • Icosahedron Net paper construction project / A4 · 5 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — panel with attached tabs (12 pieces)
    • Page 3 — panel with attached tabs (8 pieces)
    • Page 4 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 5 — Assembly instructions

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