Poly-Castle

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These intricate sandcastle molds were carefully crafted by both Thomas Vagnini and Kevin Kohls to unlock a world of creative possibilities. The molds are designed to be modular, with each one interlocking seamlessly with others of the same type, making it possible to build an entire castle with minimal pieces. With just a few simple connections, you can create a stunning sandcastle that defies gravity and imagination. Simply slide the connectors on the end together, and secure them in place with a popsicle stick to prevent any accidental disconnections. But what truly sets these molds apart is their adaptability. With a tower mold and a wall mold of any length, you have the power to build a castle that's as unique as you are. And with additional molds at your disposal, the possibilities become endless. This project includes an impressive array of features, including: * Corner Tower Assemblies: Snap into place with ease, creating perfect interior angles for polygons ranging from 4 to 12 sides. * Wall Segments: Modular and versatile, these segments can be connected in any configuration to create walls of varying lengths. * Wall Segment Adapters: Link short and tall wall segments together seamlessly. * Golden Brick Rollers: Add a touch of elegance with horizontal and vertical options. But that's not all - the molds are also designed with math enthusiasts in mind. The corner pieces can rotate to different angles between 90 and 180 degrees, making it easy to create intricate shapes and designs. And for those who love numbers, the wall molds are adjustable, allowing you to build walls of varying lengths by combining different segments. It's like counting in binary - each mold is either used (1) or not used (0), with each segment being 2x larger than the next smallest one. But what truly sets these molds apart is their connection to mathematics. The designers have incorporated the golden ratio into every aspect of the design, from the corner pieces to the wall segments. And they recommend using pentagons as the basis for your castle's layout, as they are the most "golden" polygon of all. The Golden Ratio (φ) is a mysterious and fascinating number that has captured the hearts of mathematicians around the world. Equal to [√(5) + 1 ]/2, it appears in geometry, nature, and even famous works of art. And now, with these sandcastle molds, you can experience its beauty firsthand. Watch this video to see the molds in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89xH6Lln2V0&feature=youtu.be