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The website of writer and paperfolding designer David Mitchell

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Modular Designs Q-Z
 
BOM means British Origami magazine
 
  Q - a three layered kusudama.   237   2001   Paper Crystals (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-0-9534774-9-4
 
  Quartetra - originally conceived as a modular assembly puzzle - from hexagons.   030   1988   Paperfolding Puzzles - Water Trade - ISBN 0-9534774-0-X // Paperfolding Puzzles (2nd Edition) - David Mitchell - Water Trade - ISBN 978-0-9534774-5-6
 
  Reptile Modules - modules which can be used to make kite-pattern deltahedra.   146   1997   BOM 189 April 1998 / On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Rhombic Assymetric Octahedron - from rhombic delta modules.   266   2004   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rhombic Dodecahedron - from 12 silver rectangles. Derived from, but not the same as, Nick Robinson's design.   267   2004   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rhombic Hexahedron - replihedron which is one third of a rhombic dodecahedron.   268   2004   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rhombic Ornament (2) - from 2 silver rectangles.   069   1990   Diagrams not yet available
 
  Rhombic Ornament (3) - from 2 silver rectangles.   069   1999   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rhombic Pyramid - robust version - 2 silver rectangles.   147   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  4 Rhombic Pyramids as a Rhombic Tetrahedron   147   1997   Mathematical Origami - Tarquin Publications - ISBN 1-899618-18-X // In Portuguese - Origami matematicos - Republicao - ISBN 972-570-257-3
 
  8 Rhombic Pyramids as a larger Rhombic Pyramid   147   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rhombic Tetrahedron (Mirror-image version) - 2 modules from silver rectangles.   129   1996   Mathematical Origami - Tarquin Publications - ISBN 1-899618-18-X // In Portuguese - Origami matematicos - Republicao - ISBN 972-570-257-3
 
  Rhombic Tetrahedron (2-part) - 2 modules from double silver rectangle strip. Three versions possible as the set of modules can be configured and assembled in three different ways.   545   2017   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rhombic Tetrahedron (Robust 2-part) - 2 truncated Robinson modules and variants. Three versions possible as the set of modules can be configured and assembled in three different ways.   129   1998   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  8 Rhombic Tetrahedra as a larger Rhombic Tetrahedron.   129   1996   Mathematical Origami - Tarquin Publications - ISBN 1-899618-18-X // In Portuguese - Origami matematicos - Republicao - ISBN 972-570-257-3
 
  Rhombicuboctahedron (12 part) - from 12 squares - requires stiff paper.   054   1989   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Ring of Cubes (1) - macromodular unmathematical form assembled using glue.   043   1990   Mathematical Origami - Tarquin Publications - ISBN 1-899618-18-X // In Portuguese - Origami matematicos - Republicao - ISBN 972-570-257-3 // The geometry of the design is analysed in passing by Jeannine Mosely in an article in Origami3 - A K Peters Ltd - ISBN 1568811810 entitled 'The Validity of the Orb, An Origami Model'. A drawing of the design features on the cover artwork.
 
  Ring of Cubes (2) - macromodular unmathematical form, pure origami version.   057   1990   Building with Butterflies (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-9534774-7-0
 
  Ring of Elites - 5 Elites linked by joining pieces. A ball of 20 Elites is also possible.   067   1993   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Ring of Elite 2s - 5 Elite 2s linked by joining pieces. A ball of 20 Elite 2s is also possible.   067   1993   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Robust Diamond Hexahedron - 6 equilateral modules in 2 sets of 3 mirror-image versions folded from bronze rectangles.   162   2017   Diagrams: As Diamond Hexahedron in Mathematical Origami - David Mitchell - Tarquin publications - ISBN 9781911093169
 
  Robust Dodecahedron - 30 modules folded from mock platinum rectangles   576   1992   As Regular Dodecahedron in Mathematical Origami (2nd Edition) - David Mitchell - Tarquin publications - ISBN 9781911093169
 
  Robust Equilateral Dodecahedron - 6 equilateral modules in 2 sets of 3 mirror-image versions folded from bronze rectangles.   162   2017   Diagrams: As Equilateral Dodecahedron in Mathematical Origami - David Mitchell - Tarquin publications - ISBN 9781911093169
 
  Robust Equilateral Hexacaidecahedron - 8 equilateral modules in 2 sets of 4 mirror-image versions folded from bronze rectangles using 60 degree folding geometry.   162   2017   Diagrams: As Equilateral Hexacaidecahedron in Mathematical Origami - David Mitchell - Tarquin publications - ISBN 9781911093169
 
  Robust Icosahedron - from two sets of 5 mirror-image equilateral modules folded from bronze rectangles.   162   1998   As Regular Icosahedron in Mathematical Origami (2nd Edition) - David Mitchell - Tarquin publications - ISBN 9781911093169
 
  Robust Octahedron - made using 4 equilateral modules folded from bronze rectangles. Several versions possible.   162   1998   As Regular Octahedron in Mathematical Origami (2nd Edition) - David Mitchell - Tarquin publications - ISBN 9781911093169
 
  Robust Pentagonal Equilateral Bi-Pyramid - 5 equilateral modules folded from bronze rectangles using 60/30 degree folding geometry.   162   2017   Diagrams: As Diamond Hexahedron in Mathematical Origami - David Mitchell - Tarquin publications - ISBN 9781911093169
 
  Robust Tetrahedron - made using two mirror-image equilateral modules folded from bronze rectangles.   162   1998   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Robust Triangular Equilateral Bi-Pyramid - 3 equilateral modules folded from bronze rectangles using 60/30 degree folding geometry.   162   2017   Diagrams: As Diamond Hexahedron in Mathematical Origami - David Mitchell - Tarquin publications - ISBN 9781911093169
 
  Rock and Roll - a modular passive play design in the form of six connected Twin Open Equilateral Prisms.   574   2020   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Rosebud Octahedron - distorted nolid octahedron - from 6 squares. Up to 4 of the 8 dimples can be distorted in this way.   191   1999   Building with Butterflies - Water Trade - ISBN 0-9534774-1-X // Building with Butterflies (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-9534774-7-0
 
  Rosebud Octahedron (2) - all six dimples distorted. From 3x1 rectangles. Also possible from 2x1.   191   2014   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rosebud Icosahedron - rosebud distortion applied to a dimpled corner-pocket sonobe icosahedron.   191   2014   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rotating Ring of 6 Rotating Tetrahedra   130   1996   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rotating Ring of 8 Rhombic Tetrahedra   130   1995   Mathematical Origami - Tarquin Publications - ISBN 1-899618-18-X // In Portuguese - Origami matematicos - Republicao - ISBN 972-570-257-3
 
  Rotating Ring of 8 Platonic Tetrahedra   130   1996   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rotating Toy - from 4 squares - modules require glueing together.   092   1992   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Rotor Coaster - 2-fold design.   240   2002   Complete Origami - Collins and Brown - David Mitchell - ISBN 978-1-84340-397-5 // On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site under the title Coasters Supreme.
 
  Semi-Sonobe Cube - from12 2x1 rectangles.   354   2013   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Silveroctahedron from parallelogram modules - collapsible form made by combining alpha and beta Sonobe, Corner-pocket Sonobe, Letterbox or Darwin parallelogram modules.   044   1989   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Silveroctahedron from triangle modules (1) - collapsible form made by combining alpha and beta Sonobe, Corner-pocket Sonobe, Letterbox or Darwin triangle modules.   044   2012   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Silveroctahedron from triangle modules (2) - collapsible form made by combining alpha and beta Sonobe, Corner-pocket Sonobe, Letterbox or Darwin triangle modules.   044   2012   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Simplified Skillman Modules - pierced polyhedra construction system - from bronze rectangles.   258   2003   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Simple Tetrahedra - tetrahedral version of the Business Card Cube design from 2 squares or any other rectangle.   546   2016   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Simplex Cube - robust 24-part cube from Simplex modules   035   1989   On-line diagrams available here
 
  Single Diagonal Stripe Cubes - variations of Paul Jackson's Cube that can both be assembled from the same set of modules.   229   2001   Synergy 3 - Water Trade // Building with Butterflies (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-9534774-7-0.
 
  Single Rotor Letterbox Cube - from 6 squares.   048   2001   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Skew Sonobe Cube - from 6 Skew Sonobe modules folded from squares.   059   1990   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Slide - macromodular sculpture.   167   2010   Building with Butterflies (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-9534774-7-0
 
  Small Stellated Dodecahedron (1) - 30-part design.   536   1990   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Small Stellated Dodecahedron (60 part) - Design from squares that allows each of the pentagrams visible on the surface of the form to be made from paper of a different colour.   537   2016   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Snub Cube - 4 part design from bronze rectangles.   220   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Sonobe Silveroctahedron - from alpha and beta Sonobe modules - 4 squares.   044   1989   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Spiky Star - from 30 2x1 rectangles.   238   2001   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Spiral Cluster 48 - patterned version of 12-point Stubby Star.   194   1999   Paper Crystals - Water Trade - ISBN 0-9534774-2-8 // Paper Crystals (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-0-9534774-9-4
 
  Spiral Cluster 120 - patterned 20-point Stubby Star.   194   1999   Paper Crystals - Water Trade - ISBN 0-9534774-2-8 // Paper Crystals (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-0-9534774-9-4
 
  Spiral Coaster - 3-fold design.   240   2002   Complete Origami - Collins and Brown - David Mitchell - ISBN 978-1-84340-397-5 // On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site under the title Coasters Supreme.
 
  Square Base Rhombic Pyramid - 4 modules from silver rectangles.   543   2017   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Squashy Star - star that squashes flat in all three directions.   338   2011   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Star Contrast Ball - version of Hachiro Kamata's Star Decorative Ball which separates the stars and the background.   080   1991   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Star of Wonder - 8-point Stubby Star made from delta modules developed from the traditional Newspaper Hat.   251   2002   Origami - Barnes and Noble - ISBN 0-7607-3331-7 - Attributed to Oliver Zachary // On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Stargate   056   1995   Complete Origami - Collins and Brown - David Mitchell - ISBN 978-1-84340-397-5 // On-line diagrams are available on the Modular and Macromodular Designs page of this site.
 
  Stella Nova - star construction system - single surface of paper showing.   322   2008   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Stella Nova Duo - star construction system - both surfaces of paper showing.   322   2008   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Stellated Rhombic Dodecahedron (1) - made by adding 'hats' to Nick Robinson's Rhombic Dodecahedron.   150   1997   Mathematical Origami - Tarquin Publications - ISBN 1-899618-18-X // In Portuguese - Origami matematicos - Republicao - ISBN 972-570-257-3 // Quadrato Magico 101 Autumn 2011
 
  Stellated Rhombic Dodecahedron (6-part) - 6 modules from silver rectangles.   042   1989   Reviewed in BOM 139 December 1989 // Wonderful World of Modulars - Tomoko Fuse - 4-405-07553-0 - published in Japanese // BOS Convention Pack Autumn 1989 - diagrams drawn by Francis Ow // Photo on Gallery section of Origami: The Complete Guide to the Art of Paperfolding - Rick Beech - Lorenz Books (Anness Publishing) - ISBN 075480782 // Photo on cover of Russian Origami Society magazine issue 3 1999 // Orison 6 2009 // On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Striped Tetrahedron - from mirror-image Abe or Terada modules.   534   2003   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Temple of the Winds - macromodular sculpture - from squares.   370   2014    
 
  Tetracube - version of Paul Jackson's Cube in which every other corner is inverted.   070   1990   Building with Butterflies - Water Trade - ISBN 0-9534774-1-X // Building with Butterflies (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-9534774-7-0
 
  12 part Tetrahedron - from silver rectangles.   081   1991   BOS Convention Pack Spring 1992
 
  4 Tetrahedra and an Octahedron combined to make a larger Tetrahedron.           Mathematical Origami - Tarquin Publications - ISBN 1-899618-18-X // In Portuguese - Origami matematicos - Republicao - ISBN 972-570-257-3
 
  Thingamy - from two Artifact modules folded from silver rectangles.   069   1990   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Three-Way Brick - design which can be linked into other similar designs in all three directions.   132   1996   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Three-quarter Cube - from 4 squares.   373   2016   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Tiled Diabolo Cube - 12-part cube made from Double Rotor Letterbox modules.   048   2001   Synergy 3 - Water Trade // On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Tiled Double Rotor Cube - 24-part cube made from Double Rotor Letterbox modules.   048   2001   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Tower of Columbus Cuboids - macromodular design made by stacking Columbus Cuboids on top of each other.   374   2015   On-line diagrams are available on the Macromodular Designs page of this site.
 
    Tower of Babel - see Damocles            
 
    Tower of Octahedra - see Octahedral Tower            
 
  Treesnake - macromodular design built from Diamond Prisms.   155   1998   Photo only in Citizen K International magazine Spring 99 // Building with Butterflies - Water Trade - ISBN 0-9534774-1-X
 
    Treesnake Macromodule - see Diamond Prism            
 
  Tricorne - distortion of silverhexahedron which can be used as a macromodule (see the Leaning Tower and Slide).   167   1998   Building with Butterflies - Water Trade - ISBN 0-9534774-1-X // Building with Butterflies (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-9534774-7-0
 
  Triple Rotor Coaster   240   2002   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site under the title Coasters Supreme.
 
  Truncated Cube (6 part) - version of Paul Jackson's Cube - from squares.   071   1990   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Truncated Cube (12 part) - from silver rectangles.   309   2006   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Truncated Icosahedron (10 part) - robust design with sunken pentagonal faces - from bronze rectangles.   222   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Truncated Icosahedron (20 part) - with open pentagonal faces - from bronze rectangles.   223   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Truncated Octahedron (4 part) - delicate design with sunken square faces - from bronze rectangles.   224   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Truncated Octahedron (8 part) - with open square faces - from bronze rectangles.   223   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Truncated Tetrahedron (2 part) - delicate design with sunken triangular faces - from bronze rectangles.   224   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Truncated Tetrahedron (4 part) - with open triangular faces - from bronze rectangles.   223   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Truncated Tetrahedron (6 part) - delicate design - from bronze rectangles.   224   2000   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Tube Cube - hexoid from 3x4 rectangles.   371   2014   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Twin Deltahedral Dodecahedra - convertible design from 6 silver rectangles.   544   2017   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Twin Open Prisms - 2-part modular designs made from mirror-image modules. The design pictured here is the Twin Open Equilateral Triangular Prism.   572   2020   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Twin Prisms- delicate design - from squares.   170   1998   Building with Butterflies (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-9534774-7-0
 
  The Twisted Square Cube - from 6 squares. Also discovered by Francis Ow at around the same time.   053   1989   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Unconventional Cube - minimalist modular cube related to Paul Jackson's Cube that is assembled in an irregular way.   249   2009   On-line diagrams can be found on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Upsilon - 6-part winged cube - possible with several different designs of module from squares.   093   1992   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Variable Tetrahedra. The positions of the flaps and pockets can be varied to create five tetrahedra, all of identical appearance, but each made from a different combination of modules.   575   2017   Diagrams: As Regular Tetrahedra in Mathematical Origami - David Mitchell - Tarquin publications - ISBN 9781911093169
 
  Vice Versa Star - 8-part 8-pointed star with octagonal hole in centre. Opposite of the Octagonal Wreath.   152   1997   Origami - Barnes and Noble - ISBN 0-7607-3331-7 // On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Vulcan - pierced star construction system.   322   2008   Diagrams not yet available // Photo in Le Pli 113-114 - Mai 2009
 
  Waterbomb Star   032   1988   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Whirlpool Cube - 12 modules folded from squares.   239   2001   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Woven Decorative Rhombic Dodecahedron - relies on small cuts in the edges of the strips.   169   1998   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Woven Rhombic Surface - relies on small cuts in the edges of the strips.   169   1998   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Yakko-san Cube - Photo Frame Cube with Yakko-san inserts.   558   2018   On-line diagrams are available on the Modular Designs page of this site.
 
  Yin Yang Cube (2) - variation of Paul Jackson's Cube made using a diagonal cut.   229   2001   Diagrams not yet available.
 
  Yin Yang Cubes - variations of Paul Jackson's Cube that can both be assembled from the same set of modules.   229   2001   Building with Butterflies (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-9534774-7-0.
 
  Zeta Hexahedron   072   1990   Building with Butterflies (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-9534774-7-0
 
  Zigzag - from squares.   343   2012   Paper Crystals (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-0-9534774-9-4
 
  Zigzag 36 - based on a nolid cube - from squares.   343   2012   Paper Crystals (2nd Edition) - Water Trade - ISBN 978-0-9534774-9-4
 
  ZYX - from 12 silver rectangles.   107   1993   Diagrams not yet available