How Do You Make Paper Geometric Shapes?
Making two-dimensional geometric shapes out of paper is a simple task, but making three-dimensional shapes takes a little more thought. The following steps show how to create well-proportioned paper shapes. Decide which geometric shapes you will be modeling with your paper. Also decide how large the shapes will be. Allow room for many shapes to be cut from a single piece. If not, simply use one piece of paper per shape. Place a ruler or straight-edge on the paper and draw a straight line. This is the first side of the shape. Repeat this process, drawing another line in a direction that allows you to create your desired shape. Draw as many lines as are necessary to complete the shape. Learn the meaning of a geometric “net.” A net is an unfolded, segmented version of the three-dimensional shape. To make this kind of shape, you must trace the two-dimensional shape many times in such a way that the paper can be symmetrically folded together to produce the target figure. Begin creating your
