Triple Decker Triangle Sandwiches Origami Tessellation

Triple Decker Triangle Sandwiches Tessellation

 This is an original layered tessellation. It looks pretty humble at first glance, but it's actually somewhat complex. I took a few photos at unusual angles to illustrate the depth of the layers. 

It's twist based, but not so simple as your typical twist tessellation. 

I created it starting with open back hexagons. Then there are small natural trapezoids off of their axes. At that point I layer on long hexagon shapes. I then use them to fold triangle twists. At that point the design is repeated. 

View of Layers Triple Decker Triangle Sandwiches Tess

It's an intermediate level tessellation. It's not all that hard to fold once you know the structure. I used basic printer paper and had very little trouble. 

Reverse Side View of Triple Decker Triangle Sandwiches Origami

The reverse side just looks like open back hexagons with little points sticking out from them. Those little points are actually the small trapezoids that are partially covered by the edges of the hexagons. 

The entire tessellation layers upon itself rather neatly. It's a very interesting find for me. 

My crease pattern is included below.


Crease pattern diagram for Triple Decker Triangle Sandwiches Origami Tessellation


  Filed under: Origami Tessellations March 2025
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