Origami Tessellation: Dogs Chasing Their Tails

 

Dogs Chasing Their Tails Tessellation
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This one is a little unusual in the way that the twists relate to each other. 

The first time I tried this tessellation I used tant paper and it worked, but it was impossible to get a nice pic because the paper color was too dark. It's not the kind of tessellation that looks all that interesting without back light. 

So, I did it again. This time with thinner, lighter colored paper. It certainly photographs much better. 

Paper choice is so important for folding. It can make or break your attempt. The color of the paper is pretty important too. What's the fun in executing a cool tessellation if you can't get a good photo of it. What looks best is determined by the type of tessellation and how the various shapes interact and overlap. 

I wasn't sure the thin paper would work for this design, but i managed to fold it pretty well. 

Reverse View Dogs Chasing Their Tails Tess
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It's rhombus twists around an open back hexagon. The rhombuses are connected by triangle twists. I had a crease pattern. I'm not sure whether or not I still have it. Will have to look for it. 

This tessellation was not too difficult. Intermediate level. This design does require a little special care. This differs from typical twist based tessellations where you can fold and flatten one shape at a a time. In this case, you need to partially fold all the shapes and gradually ease them into place synchronously. Similar to how one would fold a flagstone. 

The reverse side is also a little tricky. You have to fold over the edges of the wings on the hexagons. As you do so, the triangles on the front easily get caught in that. It's important to keep the triangles on the front free as you fold over the other side. 

I will add my crease pattern should I find it.  Update: added crease pattern. 


Crease pattern for Dogs Chasing Their Tails Tessellation
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Filed under: Origami Tessellations November 2024

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