Cobblestone Tess

Cobblestone Tess

 This is one of your simpler ideas as far as tessellations go. A standard six sided shape with triangle collapses tucked into it. And repeat. 

The main shape, besides the triangles. is a common one you might find it many origami tessellations. It consists of one cross grid crease, then one that follows the grid and continue until  you close the loop. 

It's kind of a simplified version of the Bells tessellation I did several years ago using the same two shapes. In that case, I connected them using collapses, instead of tucks. 

In that one there were only small triangles. In this one, there are small and open back triangles. 

As you explore various shapes and folding techniques you'll find that many patterns can be recreated in similar, yet different ways. That's the amazing symmetry of the geometry. 

Back view cobblestone tess


Looking at the reverse side you can see the collapses of the small triangles as well as the larger ones. Because of the multitude of small triangle collapses this is an intermediate level origami tessellation. It shouldn't give you any trouble if you have a little bit of experience. 

I have a particular fondness for collapsing tessellations like this. They are incredibly versatile when you're trying to dream up a pattern. They are also quite straightforward to map out. Just tuck and go. 

Crease pattern included. 

Crease pattern to fold cobblestone tess

Filed under: June 2025 Origami Tessellations
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