Approximating Edge-Touching Regular Polygon Patterns Using Chain Maille

Year: 2022 Authors: Rashmi Sunder-Raj

Core claim

Regular polygon tilings can be approximated physically by mapping each polygon to a jump ring and each shared edge to a connector ring or other link.

Topics

regular polygon patterns, chain maille approximation, pattern translation, connector variations

Domains

geometry, tessellations, polygonal patterns, packings, fiber and textile art, jewelry making, craft design, pattern-based visualization

Methods

jump ring assembly, pattern remapping, bead crochet analogy, prototype fabrication

Media

metal jump rings, connector rings, beads, springs and coils

Source status

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