Novelty ~ Rhombicuboctahedron
The geometric name of this shape is a rhombicuboctahedron. It
is an Archimedean solid with 24 faces -- 18 squares and 8 equilat-
eral triangles. The current name is a shortened form of truncated
cuboctahedral rhombus which it was originally named by
Johannes Kepler in his Harmonica Mundi of 1618. Because this
beaded version has a sphere inside, it is pushed out of its strict
geometric shape, loosing the straight edges and flat faces.
About This Tutorial...
To make the Rhombcuboctahedron, you will need size 8/0 Czech seed beads in five colours, size 11/0 Miyuki seed beads, size 15/0 Miyuki seed beads and a 24 or 25 mm bead or plastic ball.
Advice on how to make a small version of the main sphere, and a pair of earrings, is provided in the tutorial.
The PDF tutorial includes a detailed materials list, 7 pages of written instructions with 20 full-colour precise illustrations and 5 photographs. It is a digital file that can be viewed on a screen or printed on sheets of paper. There are no beads or other supplies included with the purchase of this pattern.
After purchasing the tutorial, a link will be sent to your e-mail address so the PDF file can be downloaded to your computer or other device. Please note that this link expires after one month.
The tutorial and project made from the instructions are for your personal use only, and may not be taught or sold in any way, shape or form.
