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Cube patterns

A little algebra, in color.

Hearts and little pixel figures, made with move sequences I worked out on large twisty cubes. I use commutators to rearrange small groups of pieces, then combine them to build the picture without undoing the parts already in place.

A cube on a desk with a red heart on its white front face and a white heart on its red top face.
Hearts in red and white. View full-size image
A cube with a green pixel figure on its orange front face and an orange pixel figure on its green top face, both with white details.
Pixel figures on the front and top faces. View full-size image
Two more views
A hand holding the cube to show a green and white pixel figure on the orange front face, with a yellow side and blue underside visible.
The front pattern, viewed with the yellow side and blue underside. View full-size image
Another view of the cube on a desk, showing the green pixel figure on the orange front face and the orange pixel figure on the green top face.
Another view of the pixel figures. View full-size image

Puzzles & patterns