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How To Fold The Sonobè Module & Some Variations ... : Diagrams by Michael Naughton (Original Version ©1990) ©2011

The document provides instructions on how to fold a Sonobè module in 8 steps and includes diagrams. It also describes some variations on the basic module including adding folds to make a dimpled module and joining two modules. Additional diagrams show different crease patterns that can be used to make objects from multiple modules.

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How To Fold The Sonobè Module & Some Variations ... : Diagrams by Michael Naughton (Original Version ©1990) ©2011

The document provides instructions on how to fold a Sonobè module in 8 steps and includes diagrams. It also describes some variations on the basic module including adding folds to make a dimpled module and joining two modules. Additional diagrams show different crease patterns that can be used to make objects from multiple modules.

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How to Fold the Sonob Module

& some Variations ...


2.

1.

Valley crease left and right


edges to the middle line

3.

Valley fold top right and


bottom left corners

6.

5.

diagrams by Michael Naughton


(original version 1990) 2011

4.

Valley fold right edge


to the middle

Valley fold bottom right


corner as shown

8.

7.

turn over

Valley fold top left


corner as shown, tucking
under flap made in step 3

Valley fold left edge


to the middle

Variations:

2a-1.

2b.

2a.

Add two valley folds

Dimpled Module:
sink

Smooth side

Completed module

2a-2.

2b-1.

Add two mountain folds

2b-2.

Joining 2 Modules:

sink

Begin with variation 2a

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Basic Crease Patterns for Sonob Modules


& Some of the Models They Produce

diagrams by Michael Naughton


(original version 1990) 2010

Begin with module smooth side up

Regular Models:
Coaster/Mat

Non-Regular Models:
2x

Hexahedron

3x

Coaster/Mat

4x

Hexahedron

6x

Cube (c. Sonob)

6x

Coaster/Mat

8x

Cube

12 x

Stellated Octahedron

12 x

Cube

24 x

Cuboctahedron

24 x

12-pointed Star

24 x

Stellated Octahedron

24 x

Stellated Icosahedron

30 x

24-pointed Star

48 x

30-pointed Star

60 x

Stellated Icosahedron

60 x

E
G
B
C
E
A
B
H
A
D
I
D
H
I
I
D

3x
Squashed Cube
3x

6x
Tesserae Dividenti
3x

3x
One-Half Stellated
Octahedron
(c. Tom Hull)

3x
3x

3x
Stand/Molar
6x

10 x
Snake
14 x

NB: In general, a model can be made inside out by reversing the creases in the module.

E
I
E
H
G
H
I
G
I

G
H

diagrams by Michael Naughton


(original version 1990) 2010
c. Michael Naughton 1991

The Snake - a 24-piece Sonob module construction


x 10

x7

x7

Begin with 10 modules using crease pattern G and 14 using crease pattern H . A coloring suggestion
is to use 7 H modules of one color, the other 7 H s of a fairly different color, and 10 G modules of
of a color that is somewhere between the colors of the H modules.

1.

First, join two of the G modules


as shown, as if you were making
the 3-piece hexahedron (aka
Takahama s Jewel , as shown in
Eric Kenneway s Paperfolding for
Fun, p. 64)

2.
Next, take two H modules, one of each color,
and add them as shown. Note that you will use
one flap and one pocket from each of the H s,
leaving one flap and one pocket from each still
available.

3.
4.

Next, add one G and


two H modules as shown.

Continue by adding one G


and two H modules as shown.

5.

6.

7.
8.

9.
10.
When you reach the end,
use the final two G modules
to complete the model

Finished!

Reverse View

Sunken Equilateral Module


2.

1.

created by Michael Naughton


diagrams 1995 & 2010

3.

4.

5.

8.

7.

6.

180

Crease pattern

Repeat steps 1 - 4

9.

11.

10.

13.

14.

12.

15.

16.

Sink both points

Joining Modules

Note: Start with the


white side up for
models with a different
color pattern.
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Pointed Equilateral Module


2.

1.

created by Michael Naughton


diagrams 1995 & 2010

3.

4.

5.

8.

7.

6.

180

Crease pattern

Repeat steps 1 - 4

9.

13.

11.

10.

14.

12.

15.

16.

Sink both points

Joining Modules

Note: Start with the


white side up for
models with a different
color pattern.
Pointed_Equilateral.xar

Equilateral Sonob-Type Module


diagrams by Michael Naughton
(original 1999)
2010

(inspired by a design by deg farelly)


3.

2.

1.

Use a separate sheet


to make a template.

4.

Slide in second sheet until its raw edge


meets the crease in the template.

5.

7.

6.

(a)

Fold corner to meet


raw edge of template

turn
over

(b)

Use paper edge as guide

8.

10.

9.

11.

Tuck corner inside

12.

14.

13.

15.

turn
over

Tuck corner inside

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6-Piece "Hexa Puzzle"


Pieces:

4 x Hexahedron (aka "Takahama's Jewel)


modules: use 3 x G crease pattern
2 x Squashed Cube
modules: use 3 x E & 3 x I crease patterns

Puzzle #1: Arrange all six pieces to form a larger hexahedron.


Puzzle #2: Use five pieces only to form the same hexahedron
Michael Naughton 1989

Other Sources of Information:


Origami Paperfolding for Fun by Eric Kenneway p. 64.
Gallery Books 1984 ISBN: 0831766689.
Presents the "Jewel" by Toshie Takahama (uses three modules - referred to elsewhere
in this handout as a "three-piece hexahedron".
Origami for the Connoisseur by Kunihiko Kasahara & Toshie Takahama pp. 24, 42 ff
Japan Publications Inc. 1987 ISBN 0-87040-670-1
Presents a number of variations on the module, as well as the Sonobe original. Also
some nice material on the relation of the module to various polyhedra.
Origami Omnibus by Kunihiko Kasahara p. 209
Japan Publications Inc. 1988 ISBN 0-87040-696-5
Presents a simple variation of the module, along with various polyhedron-related
material.
Mette Units by Mette Pederson
Self Published by the Author 1996
Presents many interesting variations on the Sonobe theme.
FOCA Convention '86 pp. 4-5
Presents my first attempt to diagram the module and show how they interlock. At the
time, I had never heard of Mitsonobu Sonobel
FOCA Convention '91 p. 167
Presents an early version of my "Crease Patterns" document. Again, at the time I still
knew the module only as "Toshie's Jewel".

Contact Information:
Michael Naughton
P. O. Box 239, Lake Pleasant, MA 01347
email: [email protected]

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