hexaflexagon

Hexaflexagon Template Creator

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What is a hexaflexagon you might ask. The animated gif to the left gives you the general idea.

A really awesome intro video that is a must watch for hexaflexagon enthusiasts was made by Vi Hart.

More info on Wikepedia.

This is a tool to create hexaflexagon templates with your own artwork like these:

sample one

sample two


Steps

  1. Use the sketch tool create your artworks.

  2. Create one for each face. Adding them to the galery as you complete them.
  3. Create one to use as an edge piece. An image that has mirror and a multiple of 3 rotations work best.

  4. Select the images from the Galery to use for an edge and for faces.

  5. Click on the create button.
  6. Print out the template by either:

    Clicking the print button which opens another tab and the print dialog.

    Right clicking the template and saving it for later printing.

  7. Cut out and assemble by folding and a bit of glue work.
  8. Start flexigating!

Folding Instructions

  1. Cut out the template.
  2. Fold in half, lengthwise along central line. Art facing out. Glue together.
  3. Crease along triangular lines to make it easier to fold.
  4. Fold the strip forming a hexagonal shape. It is hard to explain in words.... so I took pictures.
  5. Keep in mind that there are only 3 folds to make.

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