Folding, flexing paper models

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By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Prepared to be mezMOrized by the “kinetic geometries” of this flat-fold paper model.

Flat Fold Paper Models [Thanks, Patti!]

8 thoughts on “Folding, flexing paper models”

  1. follower says:

    Does anyone have any additional info on this? I already followed the link and tried some googling, but I got bupkis.

  2. Wonko says:

    Yeah but will any of those fly?

  3. Ian says:

    Reminds me of M.C.Escher’s kaleidocycles. Very mesmerizing.

  4. PattiS says:

    @follower – here’s a link to a PDF from Rob at Flying Pig: http://www.flying-pig.co.uk/pdf/flexicross.pdf

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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