Jaciara

Jaciara
Half model picture because my cat was on the other side (no shame)

Jaciara
Half model picture because my cat was on the other side (no shame)

Beginning pieces. You need 30 of these for this method of assembling

Beginning pieces. You need 30 of these for this method of assembling

During construction, it will start to build into stars. (notice how it consists of 5 lines meeting into a star, or a flower. That's really important, one more or less will change the design entirely, or simply break it)

During construction, it will start to build into stars. (notice how it consists of 5 lines meeting into a star, or a flower. That's really important, one more or less will change the design entirely, or simply break it)

Another construction phase. Just before this standing it would collapse it

Another construction phase. Just before this standing it would collapse it

The full, completed model! (yes it's on a tissue box)

The full, completed model! (yes it's on a tissue box)

Jaciara is a kasudama/modular origami model by Ekaterina Lukasheva. I'm a huge fan of her work, and all my favourite origami models that I make are from her books.