How to Make Awesome Rubik's Cube Patterns
Don't know what to do after you've solved your Rubik's Cube? Here are some popular algorithms to pattern your cube and impress your friends!
[edit] Steps
- Solve a Rubik's Cube.
- Familiarize yourself with cube notation.
- Learn R²L²U²D²F²B² to make a checkerboard pattern.
- Try L²U²L²U²L²U² to checker selectively.
- Learn L'RUD'F'BL'R make a 6 hole ("Flower").
- Learn FLFU'RUF²L²U'L'BD'B'L²U to make the "Cube in Cube" pattern (3D).
- Learn FDF'D²L'B'ULDRUL'F'ULU² to make the "Cube in Cube in Cube" pattern (3D).
- Learn RLBFLRFBRLBF to make a zig zag pattern.
- Learn F2,B2,U,D',L2,R2,U,D' Tto make a 4 hole
- Use as you please to impress and inspire!
[edit] Tips
- The letters L, R, U, D, F, and B represent different faces or sides of the cube, as shown below:
- L= Left side
- R= Right side
- U= Upper side
- D= Lower side(D for Down)
- F= Front side
- B= Back side
- A letter by itself denotes a 90°, clockwise turn. If followed by a prime symbol ('), the turn should be made counterclockwise. And if followed by a "squared" symbol (²), a 180° turn is required.
- To return your cube to the solved position, just invert the algorithm and apply it backwards.
[edit] Warnings
- Never take the stickers off of your cube! Though tempting, this may leave your cube unsolvable.
