Fuse's Woven Ball

Modular origami designs like Fuse's woven balls work best with fairly stiff, slightly textured paper, such as kami or tant, because the interlocking units need structural integrity to hold their shape. Thinner papers like tissue foil can also work, but the individual units may lose their crisp geometry over time.

The number of interlocking units required depends on the specific geometric pattern you choose, but many of Fuse's classic woven spheres require around 6, 12, or 30 pieces. You will need to fold all these identical units separately before weaving them together without glue.

While folding the individual units is usually an intermediate skill, assembling the interlocking basket-weave structure can be tricky because the pieces tend to fall apart until the final one is inserted. Many folders use small clips or a deflated ball inside to provide temporary tension while weaving.

You can find her signature woven and modular geometric designs in books like "Unit Origami: Multidimensional Transformations." This book extensively covers her philosophy and diagrams for folding and interlocking various complex polyhedral structures.