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Folds/Cube Illusion Tessellation

Cube Illusion Tessellation

EHUploaded by Edward HolmesApr 6, 2026
This model, is folded from 57 squares of dyed pulp kraft paper, each measuring 48mm. The completed model measures 193mm x 223mm and the units hold together really well, (without glue). I learnt how to fold this when Evan taught it at OrigamiUSA's - Convention 2021.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Folded From

57 Squares

Category

Illusions

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  • 194 x Sky Blue
  • 137 x Green
  • 119 x Brown
  • 44 x Red
  • 39 x Beige
  • 34 x Blue
  • 7 x Black
  • 2 x Yellow
I used Toyo branded kami for this design, as it comes in a huge array of colours, though it's worth noting that darker colours sometimes transfer to lighter pixels during assembly. To avoid this, I found that inserting a plastic collar stiffener, helped to provide protection to the surface of the pixel being connected to, whilst locking the units together. Pixel units hold together extremely well, and the final piece is very robust. The outermost pixels are slightly modified, to give a clean edge.
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