Origami Mesoamerican Pyramid

I've been doing a lot of metal folding and I need to get back to my roots in origami. This is a quick model of a Mesoamerican Pyramid. These pyramids are all over Mexico and Central America built by Aztecs, Toltecs, Mayans, Atlanteans, and other native people in order to create conspiracies and to create a power source for Art Bell's awesomeness.

I have attached the computer pattern as a SVG and PDF.

Step 1: Pleat the Paper

I like to pleat the paper out in both directions. This partly gives me time to steal your wallet but also gives a bunch of good reference points to use for the remaining folds. When folks ask I like to tell them that it makes a pleasing stonework pattern on the surface. They seem to buy the story, so go with it.

Pleat to make 16 panels. I'll use the pleat boxes as unit lengths.

While you are at it fold a crease diagonally through both corners. I usually have one already since I use a fold like this to form a good square.

Comments

[jessyratfink]

That's awesome. Great work. :D

[Jetpack5]

Thank you!

[scoochmaroo]

Wow! Fantastic.

[Jetpack5]

Thanks!