Q&A for How to Fold a Hexaflexagon

There is not an exact length it needs to be, but the strips should be approximately 1/12 as wide as they are long. You will need to cut off the extra triangles, however.

No. You add a symbol, letter, or just write the word glue. The side you glue can really have anything on it, but if you add a number, it might be confusing.

You can find it at most stores where school supplies are sold. You can use any type of paper. However, as stated above, construction paper is the most sturdy and is preferred.

Yes.

Yes. If you color-code them different colors, you might get it mixed up with other colors.

You could just eyeball it, but it might be more accurate if you use a protractor and measure 30 degrees. You could also find a template online and use that if you'd like.

Yes, but if you follow these instructions then you will have to cut off more.

The one toward the bottom. Counterclockwise from the curl of the cane and spiraling down toward the bottom of the cane, the numbers should read: 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 3, [blank]. The fourth 2 is the one right before 1, 1, 3.

Yes, there are many templates with different designs online. You can just search up "hexaflexagon template" and you will find many templates that you can print out and cut.

It depends on the width of the strip. Usually they are around 2-4 inches, but it really depends.

You can't make it precise, but if you make the rectangle you fold first have a width of about 6/7 of its height, and then adjust the folds of the resulting triangle to put the two edges as close to lining up as possible, you can get fairly close (within 5 degrees of 60 degrees for the three angles is more than accurate enough).

Absolutely nothing. Just keep going and you will get the other sides. It is weird that you haven’t gotten side 3 yet, though. Maybe make another hexaflexagon and try again?

Try folding it on another part or the 1, 2 or 3, or restart and make sure you follow the steps closely.

It depends how wide you want to make your hexaflexagon. A3 is the best size, but you can squeeze it onto A4.

It depends on what size of paper you are using. I used 12 inches by 1 inch, so from each side to the side across from it is 5 1/2 centimeters.

You need a strip of paper that is 12 times long as it is wide. For example, 12cm by 1cm or 24cm by 2cm.

You shouldn’t sellotape it as it might damage the shape and it won’t work––gluing it is better and more likely to work. Try to use a Pritt-stick (gluestick) or PVA glue––any brand will work.

You can decide how long you want it to be but it is recommended for it to be about 12-16 inches long (30-37.5cm).

There are meant to be 6 sides, try to remake a new hexaflexagon. Follow the steps carefully.