Impossible Cylinder

Melissa WilkinsonMaking Math, Math Rooms, We think math is fun!, Written by Jordan Varat

The Impossible Cylinder is a new model we recently made in our workshop and added to our Math Rooms and exhibits.  It has been well received by people of various ages, which we love and think makes for a fun addition to our spaces. The impossible cylinder illusion, also known as the Ambiguous Cylinder Illusion, works by tricking the brain

Laser Highlight: Achieve Rastered Lines Using Vector Mode

Melissa WilkinsonLaser Techniques, Making Math, Sharing Ideas, Written by Jordan VaratLeave a Comment

Jordan Varat is our Laser Operator and Instructor at MathHappens and works with our laser to achieve maximum quality and efficiency of our prints!  Here she writes about a technique she uses to create our butterfly puzzle. Our Marjorie Rice Tessellating Pentagons #9 Butterfly Puzzle is one of our more popular puzzles right now, and it also utilizes a wonderful