Origami Star Dodecahedron by Francesco Mancini (Folding Instructions)

Difficulty: ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ (Low Intermediate)

In this video I demonstrate how to fold an Origami Star Dodecahedron designed by Francesco Mancini. This is one of my favorite modular models, and it's not very difficult to fold! I am really glad to be able to have the opportunity to share this fantastic model with you-- so I hope you enjoy the video!

Special thanks to Francesco Mancini for giving me permission to create this video!

Please be sure to check out more of Francesco Mancini's fantastic work at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mancinerie/

Also, if you have any suggestions for future videos, please leave a comment below! Any additional feedback is greatly appreciated! :D

(Model demonstrated by Evan Zodl)

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[Msaorigami]

Very nice instructions, Evan! =) I really like those effects.

Out of curiosity, I see that you have assembled the model in the video. But have folded it before the recording... So have you disassembled it? But those units look increased (you know, the crease you make when assembling it).

The only solution I can see is that you have refolded it. :)

[EzOrigami]

@Msaorigami Thanks a lot, Martin! :D

Actually, no... I made 30 new units for the assembly in the video, but I wasn't exactly satisfied with the video when I first recorded the first few units of the assembly. So, I recorded that part of the assembly for a second time (apparently with the units that I already used in the first attempt). I actually didn't notice that until you mentioned it, so I hope it's not too much of a problem!

[jeremyshaferorigami]

Nice one Evan! Nobody can say your videos aren't clear enough! Just curious, are you talking as you fold or are you editing in your voice afterward?

[origamimaster4716]

Wonderful folding and amazing model! I love modulars and have been waiting for this:)

[zixs90]

Your instructions and camera angle are perfect, I subbed.

[grannyjiayi]

this is a very weak model. i used origami paper and it fell apart. had to use glue.

[edwardholmes91]

@EzOrigami Well I've finally got round to folding this one. Made it using some gift wrap and I think it looks great! Tried to make an icosahedron but it doesn't work. The limit for this unit is a square shape I think. Hexagons could also be made as well so a truncated icosahedron could be made I suppose. Not had chance to take a picture but as soon as I do I will upload it to my Dailybooth. Thanks once again for posting a tutorial on this amazing model Evan! Great work! :D

[ha56182]

ur amazing

please make some 2d origamis

[ha56182]

who in their right mind would dislike your videos

[ha56182]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh­hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh­hhhhhh

i tried it but it flopped i cant do it

im gonna throw it away  aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh­hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

sorry evan

[klark311919919]

@EzOrigami hi, could you please tell me what you call "copy paper", i m not a native english speaker and do not live in an english speaking country, never heard of it before and google translate is useless about that

[klark311919919]

great model, kind of a pain to assemble, but good result

[Msaorigami]

I can't see creases on the units in the assembling demonstration. But maybe your right. Between, I didn't mean increased, I meant uncreased. Sorry about that. :P

And I'm sure it won't affect the video! This video is amazingly clear - like all your other videos. I've had some problems making my videos clear... They are clear enough, I hope!