Origami Black Hole

This is an origami Black hole as inspired from Richard Sweeney, Black Hole, 2010. Watercolour paper. . We can see the two sides of the black hole as according to Physics, there is a narrow path from one side to another. One can see a movie and get inspired to create a black hole as seen in the film or read about it and be able to present it.

Supplies:

1. Printing paper (A4 sheet)
2. A pair of Scissors (for kids, parent help is necessary)
3. Printer.
4. Glue (to stick both ends of paper together)

Print the reference sheet as attached. It contains 4 pieces of black hole which would result in 4 black holes, if required, reduce the images to print as many as required.

The reference image is attached as well, in order to create multiple versions of this model.

There are two types of folds: mountain folds and valley folds.

Mountain folds: When looking down at the model, if a crease pops out towards the creator, then it is called as the mountain fold, similar to a mountain popping out.

Valley Folds: Opposite of a mountain fold. Looking down at the model, the crease pops inwards and one sees a valley in between two mountains.

Fold the Curved Black lines in mountain folds.

Fold the Purple vertical and horizontal lines as valley folds.

Glue the two ends of the model such that the printed pattern lies inside the model, it should not be visible to the creator.

After gluing, it should be a cylindrical shape.

Now, re-crease the folds as per instructions in Step 2.

A shape should start to form as per the title image.

Stretch the outer umbrella-shape such that it extends just like a black hole and tightens.

Do this for both ends of the black hole.

And the model is ready . Enter the black hole physics and do some time travel now!