Yildiz Kupu
Is it a star, a cube, or an octahedron? Depends on your point of view. Try it and see.
Project Info
Paper required: 2 sheets 8.5 x 11 inch ( or A4)
Finished Project size: 3.5 inches (9 cm)
Difficulty Level: beginner
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INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Print the Yildiz Kupu pattern onto the two matching paper sheets of your choice.
Read the pattern key included in the General Instructions.
Step 2
Cut out the base part and the eight point parts by cutting on all black lines. On each point part, also cut on the black line between one of the smaller triangles and the larger triangle.
Photo 1. Base Part and One Point Part after Step 2 - Back of Paper
Photo 2. Base Part and One Point Part after Step 2 - Front of Paper
STEP 3
On all nine parts, fold green lines as valley folds and red lines as mountain folds.
Photo 3. Base Part and One Point Part after Step 3 - Back of Paper
Photo 4. Base Part and One Point Part after Step 3 - Front of Paper
Step 4
Complete the base by gluing Flap D to the other Flap D, Flap E to the other Flap E, Flap F to the other Flap F, Flap G to the other Flap G, and Flap H to the other Flap H. Complete each of the eight points by gluing Flap A to the other Flap A, Flap B to Patch B, and Flap C to Patch C.
Photo 5. Completed Octahedron Base Part after Step 4
Photo 6. Two Completed Point Parts after Step 4
Step 5
Complete Yildiz Kupu by gluing the large equilateral triangle face on each point to one face of the octahedron base.
Photo 7. Completed Yildiz Kupu - VIew 1
Photo 8. Completed Yildiz Kupu - VIew 2