Fleximasu

By admin, 11 March, 2018
Paper
Square
Pieces
8
Cuts
No cutting
Glue
No glue
Diagrams
No diagrams
CP
No CP
Video
No video

This model is assembled from eight collapsed masu boxes which are joined together in a ring. The result is not only a lovely decoration but also a fascinating action toy. The star shape can be rolled inward or outward to form other shapes and then to reveal the reverse side of the star, which is different in appearance from the front side. Continuing the rolling motion will eventually bring the model back to the front side of the star.

Publications in which this model is published
Rating
2
Average: 1.7 (3 votes)
Difficulty
Average: 3 (2 votes)
Media photos
Image
Photographer
Teresa Ritter
Folder
Teresa Ritter

Comments1

tgritter

4 years 8 months ago

The action aspect of this model works best if the paper used is a bit stiffer than the usual origami paper and also strong enough so that it will not break through at the creases due to the repeated stress put on the paper by rolling the star shape through it's various transformations. I have found TANT paper to be a good choice for this model.