Figuring Fibers: Triply Periodic Polyhedra in Euclidean Three-Dimensional Space (Chapter 7)
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This is Chapter 7 of Figuring Fibers, edited by
Carolyn Yackel and sarah-marie belcastro.
This self-contained chapter contains directions for a complete
project in a downloadable PDF file. You may also purchase the entire
volume or see
a list of all chapters available for individual purchase.
Background for crafters:
Cloth models of geometric objects are sturdy and attractive to
people of all ages. The Platonic solids—the regular tetrahedron, cube,
octahedron, dodecahedron and icosahedron—are familiar to many people,
but there are other families of objects that are equally
intriguing. This chapter describes how to make other models of
polyhedral surfaces that inhabit Euclidean 3-space that can withstand
years of hands-on exploration. The chapter includes descriptions of
tools and techniques used in the construction.
About Figuring Fibers:
Pick up this book and dive into one of eight chapters relating
mathematics to fiber arts! Amazing exposition transports any
interested person on a mathematical exploration that is rigorous
enough to capture the hearts of mathematicians. The zenith of
creativity is achieved as readers are led to knit, crochet, quilt, or
sew a project specifically designed to illuminate the mathematics
through its physical realization. The beautiful finished pieces
provide a visual understanding of the mathematics that can be shared
with those who view them. If you love mathematics or fiber arts, this
book is for you!