Streptohedrons (Twisted polygons)

Year: 2006 Authors: David Springett

Core claim

Regular polygons and stars can generate multiple right- and left-handed twisted solids, including hybrids and ribbon-like negatives, through changes in axis of revolution.

Topics

twisted solids, polygonal cross-sections, hybrid forms, ribbon negatives

Domains

geometry, solid of revolution, symmetry, sculpture, woodturning, ornamental design

Methods

split-twist-rejoin construction, polygonal model making, axis-of-revolution variation, physical prototyping

Media

woodturned models, photographs, paper figures

Source status

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