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Folds/Whirlpool folded by Evan Zodl

Whirlpool folded by Evan Zodl

EZUploaded by Evan ZodlSep 1, 2018
Folded from 40 square sheets of European kraft paper. Each unit is folded from one square and each iteration is assembled from 8 units. This is a fractal design, so you can theoretically fold as many iterations as you’d like. This model is essentially an octagonal version of my Interstellar design. The units are very different, but they are both inspired by the geometry of spidrons.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Folded From

40 Squares

Category

Fractals

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