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Six Simple Twists offers a practical exploration of origami tessellations, detailing step‑by‑step folding methods that transform simple paper into complex, repeating patterns. The book also provides mathematical explanations of how tessellations can be diagrammed, revealing the underlying geometry that governs the designs. Illustrated with photographs of artworks from a variety of paper‑work artists, the book highlights inventive uses of pleats, folds, and cuts to produce striking visual effects. It serves both as a creative manual for hobbyists and a compact reference for those interested in the mathematical aspects of tessellations and paper crafts.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies
Authors: Benjamin DiLeonardo-Parker
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