Unicursal Hexagram Tessellation

Model October 21, 2023
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Other folds and variants: Star with Unicursal Hexagram
Paper: Other
Type: classic tessellation, other mathematical object (non-modular), other symbol (implies: abstract tessellation, abstract, geometric, mathematical object, other mathematical object, pattern, symbol, abstract periodic tessellation, non-recursive periodic tessellation, periodic tessellation, tessellation)
Author: Michał Kosmulski
Colors: multi-colored
In albums: Showcase, Tessellation Examples

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The molecule of this tessellation is made from a modified hex twist and represents a unicursal hexagram which is an interesting geometric shape that has also been used as a magical symbol. Unicursal means the outline can be traced with a single stroke without lifting the pen. In contrast to many modifications of hex twists, such as those found in Fujimoto’s stars (most of which are also tessellation molecules), this one has only two-fold rather than six-fold rotational symmetry.

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