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Each sphere is made up of 180 precisely cut triangles. The triangles are assembled into 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons. These shapes are all glued together to form a ball with 180 flat facets. This rough ball is sanded on a lathe to form a true smooth sphere. Clear lacquer is applied and rubbed to a satin sheen.
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The sphere starts out as 3/4" hardwood or plywood
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The flat stock is cut into strips and both edges are beveled
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From the flat stock 180 triangles are cut with two compound angled edges
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The triangles are assembled into 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons
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The hexagons are all glued together to form a spherical shape
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The 12 pentagons are then fit one by one into the 12 remaining spaces
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The "ball" with 180 flat facets is then sanded on a lathe to make it into a smooth sphere
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A clear finish of water based lacquer is applied and rubbed to a matte sheen
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