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Designs/Rhombic Triacontahedron

Rhombic Triacontahedron

Designed by Edward Holmes

A spherical polyhedron, comprised of 30 golden rhombi. Folded from 30 golden (1:1.618) rectangles.

This intermediate origami design is folded from 30 rectangles and is categorized as "Kusudamas".

Difficulty

Intermediate

Folded From

30 Rectangles

Category

Kusudamas

Folds of this Design
1

This model, is folded from 30 golden rectangles of kraft paper, each measuring 44.8mm x 72.5mm. The completed model measures approximately 11cm at its widest point. This photo shows the models five-fold symmetry, with an even colour distribution.  The unit is almost identical to that of the [Rhombic Hexecontahedron](https://www.ezorigami.com/folds/rhombic-hexecontahedron-c3de), except both flaps are valley folds when viewed from the outside.
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This model, is folded from 30 golden rectangles of kraft paper, each measuring 44.8mm x 72.5mm. The completed model measures approximately 11cm at its widest point. This photo shows the models five-fold symmetry, with an even colour distribution. The unit is almost identical to that of the Rhombic Hexecontahedron, except both flaps are valley folds when viewed from the outside.

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