First i sketched out the designs and made preliminary sketches for the hexahedron cubes. I also calculated the dimensions needed for each cube. For some of the more difficult shapes, I made a paper model to help me figure out the exact dimensions.
above: paper model
Next, I drew shapes with their exact dimensions plus a 1/4 inch border, which would later become the tabs that would hold the cube in place. Using an exacto knife, I carefully cut out the shapes.
Using a ruler as a straight edge, I fl
Next came the glue. I used three different types of glue with mixed results. At first i used a glue stick which worked well at first, but the humidity caused the bond to weaken over night. I also used craft glue, which did basically the same thing the glue stick did. By the next morning, all of my cubes had come apart. I finally chose a glue gun, which made the boxes stick together perfectly. The only downside to the glue gun was how messy it was. It was hard to achieve a perfectly clean surface.
Voila!
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