Truncated Octahedron Construction Kit

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<p>Pieces to construct a truncated octahedron. For a single truncated octahedron, you will require:</p> <p>48 corner pieces<br/> 36 edge joiner pieces</p> <p>Assembly via squares (for one truncated octahedron):</p> <ol> <li>Pair up corner pieces and join them together at right angles by slotting the corners into each other to make a star-like shape.</li> <li>Create a square shape with four corner stars and four edge joiner pieces. The corner stars should be oriented to create a horizontal plane, with the edge joiners placed vertically between them.</li> <li>Repeat the previous step five more times to create six square shapes.</li> <li>Attach four joiners to one side of a square shape to make a square boat-like shape with four upward-facing prongs.</li> <li>Repeat the previous step, leaving two boat-like shapes and four free squares.</li> <li>[fiddly] Attach four squares vertically in a diagonal / diamond configuration to one of the boats; stabilise the diamonds horizontally with four additional joiner pieces.</li> <li>Turn the other boat upside down and attach to the stabilised structure. Congratulations! You now have either a truncated octahedron, or another equally interesting construction. Feel free to take a picture and link to this with "Post a Make".</li> </ol> Category: Math Art