A Game of Rhombic Dodecahedrons

superslacker · Post by **superslacker** » May 6th, 2010, 1:23 pm

Hello Origami Enthusiasts,

There is a game called rombo which I would like to make that requires me to make tons of rhombic dodecahedrons. As I was pining on how I could get the shapes just right I realized that this might be something origami folks are more familiar with.

Is anyone familiar with making this shape? Is there a folding pattern which will give me just one of the diamond sides out of a perfect square? Is this entire shape possible to construct with using origami?

In the end it would be great to have perfect diamond sides for this pattern so that I can apply it to wood or metal or something since I'll be using magnets inside (or some other fastening property).

I'm still working out the logistics of course so I'm really open to any input. Thanks for reading!

Daniel

Sara · Post by **Sara** » May 6th, 2010, 2:06 pm

You can try this simple modular model by Nick Robinson: http://www.nickrobinson.info/origami/di ... a4unit.htm

At least this should be a great option if you're outside of the US/Canada, as it needs A-sized paper.

-- Sara

superslacker · Post by **superslacker** » May 6th, 2010, 2:43 pm

This is really great. I just folded my first rhombic dodecahedron side. Now I have to figure out a way to complete this project without becoming addicted to origami! I'm doomed!

Thanks