Ivy Dodec Puzzle

Description

Geometry:

Ivy Dodec is a puzzle based on the idea of extending the theme from Eitan Cher's Ivy Cube. This time the cutting pattern is applied to a rhombic dodecahedron. There are two possible ways that the puzzle could have been sliced. One would be very shallow slices allowing the three-way corners to turn. The other way is to make the slices as deep as possible, allowing the puzzle to turn on the four-way corners. This makes a more difficult puzzle, and is the way the Ivy Dodec is sliced.

Other Items Needed:

Dye: If you want the puzzle to be black, you can dye the pieces yourself with a nylon dye such as RIT or Dylon. Or you can order the puzzle in the new MJF material, which is lower cost, and it comes dyed black!

Stickers: Please contact me for the sticker template. If you want professionally cut stickers, I recommend Oliver’s Stickers or Chewie's Custom Stickers.

Screws: Six 12mm M3 pan head screws required, available in hardware stores or on the web.

Springs: Six springs needed, available in web puzzle shops. I get mine from HK Now Store.

Degree of Difficulty:

Assembly: Easy to assemble.

Solving: Moderately easy to solve.

Playability:

Ivy Dodec turns well, and the mechanism is stable.

Have fun!