Rona Gurkewitz and Bennett Arnstein

Pictures of the Platonic Solids

1. Background

What is Modular Origami?

What is the connection between modular origami and polyhedra?

What is a polyhedron?

What are the Platonic Solids?

Short history of the Platonic Solids and Connections with math, science and art

References, Links and Origami Societies

2. Making the Models

Definitions of Symbols

Waterbomb or Triangle Base

Triangles

Hexagons

3. Cubes

The Jackson Cube

The Sonobe Cube

The Tile Cube

Lewis Simon-Bennett Arnstein Cube with Windows

4. Tetrahedra

Simple chain of four equilateral triangles from a square

Equilateral triangle module from a hexagon

Equilateral triangle edge module

5. Octahedra

Bob Neale's octahedron 6-piece octahedron skeleton

Lewis Simon's original 2-piece Gyroscope module from a square

Equilateral triangle module from a hexagon

Equilateral triangle edge module

6. Dodecahedra

Bob Neale-Lewis Simon 108 degree module

Lewis Simon's 2-piece Gyroscope module from a triangle

Simon Gurkewitz' Dimpled Dodecahedron

7. Icosahedra

Equilateral triangle module from a hexagon

Equilateral triangle edge module

Whether or not you're familiar with traditional origami models, you're sure to be captivated by the fun and fascination of creating abstract geometric forms. This book by an expert paperfolder offers a clear, concise introduction to the special techniques for making beautiful, complex polyhedra models.
These 17 projects are based on the classic Platonic solids: the tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron. Folders at every level of experience, from absolute beginners to old hands, will appreciate the step-by-step diagrams and their detailed views of the models' assembly. Additional helpful features include photos of the complete models, background on the Platonic solids, and references.