Free visual guide

Triangular Bipyramid Magnetic Stick Build Guide

Build triangular bipyramid with 14 magnetic balls and rods. This free guide includes an exact piece list and 4 visual stages.

  • Level 1
  • 9 min
  • 14 pieces

Finished build

See the whole triangular bipyramid first.

Use one triangle to explore matching points above and below.

Finished Triangular Bipyramid magnetic sticks build

Gather the pieces

Gather 14 magnetic balls and rods.

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

PieceQuantity
Balls5
Short rods9
Total14

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
    Triangular Bipyramid, stage 1 of 4: Build the first component

    Build the first component

  2. Stage 2
    Triangular Bipyramid, stage 2 of 4: Build across the next section

    Build across the next section

  3. Stage 3
    Triangular Bipyramid, stage 3 of 4: Build across the next section

    Build across the next section

  4. Stage 4
    Triangular Bipyramid, stage 4 of 4: Complete the structure

    Complete the structure

Continue in 3D

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