Esquisse 2

The pyramid provided different challenges, firstly in the calculations of the template, then in finding an efficient closing mechanism. I was also interested in minimising waste and improving my cutting skills, both of which I achieved in the course of this esquisse's development.

Sketching provided a rapid way of designing different possibilities for the template. This one involved a square that folded within itself to form the pyramid's sides and base.

Much cutting and gouging was required to allow any movement at all in the 10mm thick Xanita. After several attempts, a surrender had to be made and defeat accepted: it wasn't going to work, as much as I would have liked it too.

Using a different method, a compass provided a sure way of measuring the triangular sides.

I was happy to find a method that could be doubled on one piece of Xanita.

This version proved impractical and didn't provide a secure closure. Back to the cutting board.

The result, worthy of five pharoahs.