What is a Hexaflexagon?

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What is a Hexaflexagon?

In geometry, flexagons are flat models, usually constructed by folding strips of paper, that can be flexed or folded in certain ways to reveal faces besides the two that were originally on the back and front. For example, a hexaflexagon with a total of six faces is called a hexahexaflexagon.

How do you make a 6 sided Hexaflexagon?

Flip over your strip. Skip the first triangle. The next triangle is pointing upward: label this “4.” The next triangle is also labeled “4.” The next two are both “5” and then the next two are both “6.” Repeat this pattern to the final triangle on your strip.

How does a Hexaflexagon work?

A simple hexaflexagon is made by folding a strip of paper into 10 equilateral triangles, and then into a hexagon by gluing the last triangle to the first. This is called a trihexaflexagon because it reveals three different sides. Here, when fully folded, six sides can appear.

How do you make a Tetraflexagon?

How to Fold a Hexa-tetraflexagon

  1. Take out our flexagon.
  2. First, use scissors to cut around the outside of the 8” x 8” large square.
  3. Next, fold the large 8” x 8” large square in half.
  4. Using your scissors, cut along the left side of the white middle square up to the corner.
  5. Do the same along the right side.

Who invented Hexaflexagon?

Arthur H. Stone invented the Hexaflexagon and started a flexagon committee with his friends Tuckerman, Feynman, and Tukey (who all later became well-known in their respective fields).

How do you make a paper moving Flexagon step by step?

How to Fold an Origami Flexagon

  1. Step 1: Create a Paper With a 1:2 Size Ratio.
  2. Step 2: Begin the Flexagon.
  3. Step 3: Create a 2 by 8 Grid.
  4. Step 4: Create the Diamond Grid.
  5. Step 5: Form the Ring.
  6. Step 6: Begin Shaping the Flexagon.
  7. Step 7: Finish Shaping the Flexagon.
  8. Step 8: Begin the Movement.

How do you make a three sided Hexaflexagon?

  1. Measure 60 degrease or eye ball it and make a fold there.
  2. Fold the rest of the strip back so that it makes an equilateral triangle.
  3. Continue folding triangles.
  4. Fold at least 9 full triangles ( the first half one doesn’t count) 10 if you’re using glue instead of tape.