Before starting, it’s important to gather all of the necessary materials. You’ll need 27 small square blocks with colored stickers on each side, one square block with a white sticker, five square blocks with a yellow center, and six long rectangular blocks with colored stickers on each side. You’ll also need a small plastic tool to help remove stickers and a Rubik’s Cube guide to use as a reference.
The first step in building your Rubik’s Cube is to assemble the center piece. Take the square block with the white sticker and attach one of the long rectangular blocks to each of its sides. Next, take one of the yellow-centered blocks and attach it to the remaining side of the white square block.
Once you’ve assembled the center piece, it’s time to start building the cube‘s first layer. Choose a color for the first layer and find all of the square blocks with that color. Place four of these blocks around the center piece, with one block touching each side of the rectangular blocks and one block touching each side of the yellow-centered block. The fifth block should be placed in the center of the first layer.
Next, it’s time to build the second layer. Choose a different color from the first layer and find all of the square blocks with that color. Place four of these blocks in a line, with one block touching each side of the rectangular blocks. The fifth block should be placed in the center of the second layer, on top of the center block from the first layer. Rotate the cube so that the line of four blocks is in a vertical position. Take the remaining blocks and attach them to the top of the second layer, matching their color with the appropriate blocks on the first and second layers.
Finally, it’s time to build the top layer. Choose a color that has not been used yet and find all of the square blocks with that color. Place these blocks in a cross pattern on top of the cube, with the center block matching the color of the center piece. Rotate the cube so that the cross pattern is in a horizontal position. Take the remaining blocks with this color and place them in the corners of the top layer, matching their color with the appropriate blocks on the first and second layers.
Once you’ve completed building the cube, it’s time to start scrambling it up and solving the puzzle. Remember, there are over 43 quintillion possible combinations, so solving the Rubik’s Cube can take some time and patience. There are many online tutorials and guides available to help you learn how to solve the Rubik’s Cube, and with practice, you’ll be able to solve it in no time.
Building a Rubik’s Cube may seem like a daunting task, but with some patience and perseverance, it can be accomplished. By following these simple steps and using the necessary materials, anyone can build their own Rubik’s Cube and start puzzling today. Happy building!