Red Blood Cells Origami Tessellation

Red Blood Cells Origami Tessellation

This is a pretty simple original origami tessellation that uses the natural twist of an open back hexagon to create multiples series of spinning miniature house shapes. 

The  unique array of disparate shapes combine to form what reminds me of small dancing microscopic hemoglobin cells. The hue of the paper, no doubt, contributes to the sensory illusion. 

This intermediate level origami tessellation can be folded fairly easily, provided you possess just an intermediate level of skill and a small amount of patience. 

Who knows what scientific phenomena the finished patterns will make you think of. It mostly depends on what color paper you choose. 

Back view Red Blood Cells Origami Tess

The back side of the original tessellation is a crowded configuration of overlapping large natural hexagons which serve as spacers for the repetitions. 

Crease pattern follows. 

crease pattern to fold red blood cells origami tessellation

Top right corner has a different tessellation which can be ignored for these purposes. 

Update: I'm adding a video I made of me folding this tessellation. Further help to clarify for those that need a more active visual learning experience. Hope it helps. 



Filed under: May 2026 Origami Tessellations
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