The Plato Bead—A Bead Dodecahedron

Year: 2006 Authors: Laura Shea

Core claim

A dodecahedron can be modeled with beads and thread so each edge becomes a bead and each vertex becomes a void, preserving key geometric properties in a light structure.

Topics

polyhedra construction, beadwork, Platonic solids, hands-on geometry, craft instruction

Domains

geometry, polyhedra, regular solids, Platonic solids, craft, jewelry-like construction, textile art, material design

Methods

step-by-step pattern, bead threading, color-coded rows, structural assembly

Media

faceted plastic beads, monofilament, scissors, tweezers

Source status

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