How do you make platonic solids out of straws?

Instructions:

1. Cut 6 straws in half, for a total of 12 pieces of straw. Put 4 pieces of straw on a pipe cleaner and twist together to form a square.
2. Attach another pipe cleaner and place 5 pieces of straw on it.
3. Attach 3 pieces of pipe cleaner to each corner of one of the squares and put a piece of straw on each.

Why are there only 5 Platonic solids?

In a nutshell: it is impossible to have more than 5 platonic solids, because any other possibility violates simple rules about the number of edges, corners and faces we can have together.

How can I make my own Platonic solids?

The Platonic Solids. For each solid we have two printable nets (with and without tabs). You can make models with them! Print them on a piece of card, cut them out, tape the edges, and you will have your own platonic solids.

What kind of paper do you use for Platonic solids?

It is best to print these model templates on cardboard or thick paper (160-210 gsm), but they can also be printed on normal paper, they just may be a bit “floppy”. If you print on normal paper you could then glue them onto a sheet of cardboard, or just use the paper template as a guide for cutting the cardboard.

How many Platonic solids are there in the world?

There are only five platonic solids. For each solid we have two printable nets (with and without tabs). You can make models with them! Print them on a piece of card, cut them out, tape the edges, and you will have your own platonic solids. Model Construction Tips Why Only 5 Platonic Solids?

How do you glue Platonic solids to cardboard?

If you print on normal paper you could then glue them onto a sheet of cardboard, or just use the paper template as a guide for cutting the cardboard. After cutting out the shapes you need to fold neatly along the dashed lines.