Sliceform Egg
make a slide together sliceform egg that won't fall apart
Posted by Carol
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This sliceform egg locks together--none of the slices will slide out even if you hold it upside down and shake it!
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You Will Need (2 things)
- 2 sheets Cardstock
- Scissors or cutting machine
Steps (20 steps, 60 minutes)
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Download file set. Choose appropriate file for your cutting machine, or print PDF for hand cutting.
Cut 1 each of Large A and Large B.
Cut 2 each of Medium A and Medium B.
Cut 4 of the smallest egg shapes. -
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Begin with Large A and Large B.
Optional: If you wish the egg to stand on a table, trim a flat bottom. Square off the bottom of Large B (blue), between the middle slots. Lay Large B on top of Large A (green) and trim Large A to match.
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Slide together the center slots of Large A and Large B.
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Add Medium B on each side of Large A, sliding the center slot of Medium B onto the next empty slot of Large A.
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Top view after both Medium B pieces have been added.
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Slide together the middle slot of Medium A (green) to the next empty slot of Large B (blue).
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It should look like this.
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Rotate Medium A to the left. Slide the right side slot of Medium A to the next empty slot of the right-hand Medium B.
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Rotate to the right as you slide the slots together.
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Rotate to the right and slide together the left side slot of Medium A to the next empty slot of the left-hand Medium B.
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Rotate to the left as you slide the slots together.
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Repeat for the other Medium A.
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Finally, add the small slices.
Slide center slot of a Small onto last empty slot of Large B (blue).
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Slide the Small slice all the way to the bottom of the slot.
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Rotate one way, then the other, and slot together with the Medium Bs.
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Right side attached.
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Left side attached.
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Add the other Smalls the same way.
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Done!
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Fold flat for storage.