Phobos
One sheet 3D paper globe project. Your journey to the moons of Mars will be free from fear with this easy paper craft.
Project Info
Paper required: one sheet 8.5 x 11 inch (or A4)
Finished Project size: 3.25 inches (8 cm)
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Click button below to get your free printable pattern !
Click button below to get your free printable pattern !
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Print the pattern onto the paper sheet of your choice.
Read the pattern key included in the General Instructions.
Step 2
Cut out the twelve parts by cutting on all black lines including the black lines between the two glue Flap A’s on each part.
Photo 1. Inside of a part after Step 2
Photo 2. Outside of a Part after Step 2
STEP 3
On all twelve parts, fold the green lines as valley folds. Next glue Flap A to the other Flap A on each part.
Photo 3. Inside of a Part after Step 3
Photo 4. Outside of a Part after Step 3
Step 4
Use glue flaps to connect three parts together at a common point.
Photo 5. Inside of Project after Step 4
Photo 6. Outside of Project after Step 4
Step 5
Add three more parts, one in each of the triangular gaps of the project after Step 4. Connect each new part with two glue flaps.
Photo 7. Inside of Project after Step 5
Photo 8. Outside of Project after Step 5
Step 6
Add three more parts, one in each of the gaps of the project after Step 5. Connect each new part with three glue flaps.
Photo 9. Project after Step 6
Step 7
Add the remaining three parts in the gaps of the project after Step 6. Connect the new parts with three glue flaps each, then connect the three new parts together with the remaining glue flaps.
Photo 10. Completed Phobos - View 1
Photo 12. Completed Phobos - View 2
This Phobos paper globe is a slightly stellated dodecahedron.