I started off by drawing out all the pieces I needed to cut out on illustrator because when you need to print with laser, you need the points to be in vectors. I copied and pasted 21 equilateral triangles that were 6 inches side to side. I printed one extra triangle for just in case, even though I just needed 20 sides to create an icosahedron. I also added marks near the edges so I could sew each piece together with wire.
I had to re-laser the little notches because they did not come out during the first try.
I added stars near the end because I knew I had to have an open space to try and sew the wire through the many triangles.
I am very excited to have used the laser-cutting machine because I feel like this can make my life very easy for me and allow me to create precise objects. I also learned that even though this machine can be very precise, it can still make mistakes because when I went over it the second time, and I did not touch the chipboard after the first laser cut, the second laser cut, cut some parts differently. This is an error that can happen and something that should always be taken into consideration. I am very excited and pleased with this outcome because it looks very professional and clean. I want to insert lights inside and make it a lamp.
