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Dodecahedron: Regular Dimensions

March 26, 2021 By Lisa

How many pentagons in a dodecahedron?

hfcm id=”7″hfcm id=”8″ How many pentagons are in a Dodecahedron? The Dodecahedron is formed of 12 faces of regular pentagons. It is made up from 20 vertices, 30 edges and the 12 faces. It is termed regular because each face is a regular polygon, in this instance that polygon being the pentagon. In 3 dimensions […]

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Rotational Symmetry of a Pentagon: Rotational Symmetry in Nature

March 9, 2021 By Lisa

rotational symmetry in nature

hfcm id=”5″hfcm id=”6″ What is Rotational Symmetry? A Rotation is a transformation of a shape around a central point. Rotational Symmetry is when the rotated shape looks the same as in the original position. In the diagram here, the point of rotation is where the lines meet at the centre. The shape that’s rotated is […]

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Which 5 pointed star has magical associations? Plus other five point star info

February 11, 2021 By Lisa

which 5 point star has magical associations?

Meanings of 5 pointed stars vary throughout history and cultures. The 5 pointed star is the most well recognised symbol of the Pentad

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Five Pointed Star in One Cut: How to Fold, Cut, Draw, Thread or Plot.

February 11, 2021 By Lisa

5 point star with one cut

5 Point Star from paper We all love stars and it’s easy to make a 5 pointed star from paper with just one simple cut. It’s one of those satisfying hacks that produce a pleasing result. It’s a challenge to draw a 5 pointed star and even more of a challenge to draw one accurately. […]

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Juno Magazine Feature

November 10, 2020 By Lisa

Juno magazine

I’m excited to let you know that I have contributed to the current edition of Juno magazine. The print version is available until 30th November 2020. Or you can read the article online here. A natural approach to family life. Conscious parenting. Sustainability. Community. Wellbeing. Juno magazine This autumn’s Juno magazine edition includes sustainability reviews […]

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