How to Make a Mobius Strip

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Cut a strip of paper about 6 inches (15 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in width.. Label the corners of the strip A, B, C, and D.. Twist the A-C side a half turn and bring it to the B-D side.

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Cut a strip of paper about 6 inches (15 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in widt

Step 1

Cut a strip of paper about 6 inches (15 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in width.

2

Label the corners of the strip A, B, C, and D.

Step 2

Label the corners of the strip A, B, C, and D.

3

Twist the A-C side a half turn and bring it to the B-D side.

Step 3

Twist the A-C side a half turn and bring it to the B-D side.

4

Draw a line along the middle of the strip.

Step 4

Draw a line along the middle of the strip.

5

Color the edge of the strip with a highlighter.

Step 5

Color the edge of the strip with a highlighter.

6

Cut the Mobius strip along the central line you drew earlier.

Step 6

Cut the Mobius strip along the central line you drew earlier.

7

Cut the Mobius strip 1/3 of the way away from the edge.

Step 7

Cut the Mobius strip 1/3 of the way away from the edge.

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