Free visual guide

Tetrahedron Magnetic Stick Build Guide

Build tetrahedron with 10 magnetic balls and rods. This free guide includes an exact piece list and 4 visual stages.

  • Level 1
  • 6 min
  • 10 pieces

Finished build

See the whole tetrahedron first.

Build upward from a triangle base to create your first 3D form.

Finished Tetrahedron magnetic sticks build

Gather the pieces

Gather 10 magnetic balls and rods.

Colors can vary. Match the ball and rod types shown in the list before you begin.

PieceQuantity
Balls4
Short rods6
Total10

Build together

Follow 4 visual stages.

Use each picture as a prompt, then let the child find the next connection before moving on.

  1. Stage 1
    Tetrahedron, stage 1 of 4: Build the triangle base

    Build the triangle base

  2. Stage 2
    Tetrahedron, stage 2 of 4: Add the top ball

    Add the top ball

  3. Stage 3
    Tetrahedron, stage 3 of 4: Connect the first upright edge

    Connect the first upright edge

  4. Stage 4
    Tetrahedron, stage 4 of 4: Finish the other upright edges

    Finish the other upright edges

Continue in 3D

Rotate every connection in EverPieces.

The App adds a rotatable 3D model, closer inspection, private progress, and the complete build library.