The Origami Patterned Icosahedron has been on my to-do list for quite some time now. This pretty icosahedron is designed by the amazing Meenakshi Mukerji. The icosahedron is assembled using 30 modules and looks best with dual coloured paper. The same module can be assembled using 12 units to form the Patterned Octahedron.
The modules are pretty easy to fold and are folded from a rectangle in ratio 1:2 i.e., a square cut into two. I had used a green-red combination in the hopes of adding it to my Christmas Tree. But I get the impression that this looks more like a strawberry than an icosahedron, courtesy of the black dots on the red, I guess 😄😄 Nevertheless, it is a good modular to fold.
The assembly is, by modular origami standards, fairly easy. I would still recommend plenty of paper clips and an equal amount of patience when assembling this one!
Model Details:
Model: Patterned Icosahedron
Creator: Meenakshi Mukerji
Book: Ornamental Origami
Author: Meenakshi Mukerji
Difficulty Level: High Intermediate
Paper Ratio: Rectangle in ratio 1:2
Paper Size: 3.5 inches * 1.75 inches
Model Size: ~ 3 inches in diameter
Tutorial: Youtube
Number of Modules: 30