--- product_id: 445143467 title: "The Motus (50mm) - Cyan, Magenta & Yellow Polyhedron - Subtractive Color Mixing Optical Icosahedron - Teaches Subtractive Color Mixing - Educational, Physics & Kinetic Art Desk Object" brand: "cmy cubes" price: "56377CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Cmy Cubes" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/445143467-the-motus-50mm-cyan-magenta-and-yellow-polyhedron-subtractive-color store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Subtractive color mixing - dynamic hues Projects kaleidoscopic light & shadow art 20 triangular faces - perfect icosahedron The Motus (50mm) - Cyan, Magenta & Yellow Polyhedron - Subtractive Color Mixing Optical Icosahedron - Teaches Subtractive Color Mixing - Educational, Physics & Kinetic Art Desk Object **Brand:** cmy cubes **Price:** 56377CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Turn light into your personal masterpiece with Motus — where science meets style. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Motus (50mm) - Cyan, Magenta & Yellow Polyhedron - Subtractive Color Mixing Optical Icosahedron - Teaches Subtractive Color Mixing - Educational, Physics & Kinetic Art Desk Object by cmy cubes - **How much does it cost?** 56377CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/445143467-the-motus-50mm-cyan-magenta-and-yellow-polyhedron-subtractive-color) ## Best For - cmy cubes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cmy cubes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Interactive Desk Art:** Engage your creativity and spark conversations by manipulating the Motus to discover infinite color combinations. - • **Mesmerizing Color Fusion:** Experience subtractive color mixing as cyan, magenta, and yellow facets merge into an endless spectrum of vibrant hues. - • **Dynamic Light & Shadow Play:** Transforms any space by projecting vivid, kaleidoscopic patterns when placed in sunlight or near light sources. - • **Sophisticated Modern Décor:** Elevate your home or office with a polished acrylic piece that’s as intellectually stimulating as it is visually striking. - • **Geometric Elegance in Every Angle:** A flawless 50mm icosahedron with 20 equal triangular faces, blending math and art seamlessly. ## Overview The CMY Cubes Motus is a 50mm polished acrylic icosahedron featuring 20 equal triangular faces in cyan, magenta, and yellow. Designed to teach and demonstrate subtractive color mixing, it projects vibrant kaleidoscopic light patterns when rotated or placed in sunlight, making it an interactive, educational, and elegant desk décor piece that captivates and inspires. ## Description Discover the enchanting world of light and color with the Motus refraction polyhedron, a captivating home décor piece that brings a touch of artistic elegance and wonder to your living space. With a design inspired by one of the five Platonic solids, the Motus promises to be not just a decorative item or illusion object, but a conversation starter and a source of endless fascination.At first glance, the Motus might appear as a simple polyhedron. However, a closer inspection reveals the intricacy of its design - twenty perfectly equal triangular faces coming together at vertices, where each vertex is the meeting point of five triangles, creating a harmonious and balanced structure that embodies mathematical beauty and symmetry.The real magic happens when light meets the Motus. Rotate it gently, and witness how the colors merge, blend, and create a dazzling spectrum of hues that can brighten up any space. Its facets play with light in a way that transforms your room into a dynamic canvas painted with an ever-changing palette of colors.This subtractive color mixing icosahedron encourages interaction. Hold it up against a light source in a dark room or place it where it can catch the sun rays during the day, and see how it projects a kaleidoscopic array of colors onto your walls and furniture, turning your room into a personal art installation that's ever-changing and always enchanting.Allow this science desk decor to illuminate your day as it catches and plays with sunbeams, creating a beautiful, glowing spectacle that can steal the show and become the focal point of your room, inviting admiration and discussion."How many colors can you create?" The Motus optical polyhedron invites you to explore, engage, and experiment. It's not just a decorative piece, but an interactive tool that encourages you to discover the magical combinations of color and light that you can create, offering endless moments of joy and wonder. Review: perfect gift Review: I would have to say more interesting and visually striking than expected from photos. The Motus is an icosahedron (20 triangular sides), so after receiving this, I ordered the Mundus (12 pentagonal sides). I then made a small stand of clear acrylic to hold them, one above the other, and the combination makes a dazzling display. ## Features - Unique platonic solid design: Unleash the mesmerizing beauty of the Motus, a remarkable polyhedron sculptured into the timeless Icosahedron form - a geometric wonder featuring twenty equal triangular faces. A perfect blend of art and mathematics to grace your living space. - Captivating color fusion: Rotate the Motus in different angles and witness a breathtaking blend of colors as they merge and create an array of hues. The facets of this piece work like a optical polyhedron, capturing and bending light to showcase a magical spectrum of colors that can invigorate any room. - Spectacular light play & shadow art: Position it in a beam of sunlight or hold it before a light in a dark room to project a kaleidoscope of colors onto your walls and furniture. Transform any ordinary room into a visual delight, as the icosahedron decor paints vibrant patterns and shapes with its vivid projections. - Interactive and engaging decor piece: Challenge yourself and your guests to create an infinite palette of colors by manipulating the Motus in various lights and angles. How many colors can you create? Make it a stimulating conversation starter at your home or office. - Elevate your space with aesthetic appeal: This geometric icosahedron doesn't just steal the show during the day. Even as a stationary piece, it serves as a sophisticated and modern décor item, adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to any interior setup. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09XKP8ZQM | | Additional Features | Subtractive Color Mixing, Light Play, Shadow Art, Interactive | | Best Sellers Rank | #240,644 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #3,102 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | CMY Cubes | | Collection Name | All | | Color | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (32) | | Finish Types | Polished | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.1D x 5.1W x 5.1H centimeters | | Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | CMY Cubes | | Manufacturer Part Number | MOT50 | | Material Type | Acrylic | | Mounting Type | Tabletop | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Housewarming | | Product Care Instructions | Wipe Clean | | Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Table | | Seasons | All Seasons | | Size | 50mm | | Style | Tropical | | Theme | Geology | ## Product Details - **Brand:** CMY Cubes - **Colour:** Cyan, Magenta, Yellow - **Material:** Acrylic - **Style:** Tropical - **Theme:** Geology ## Images ![The Motus (50mm) - Cyan, Magenta & Yellow Polyhedron - Subtractive Color Mixing Optical Icosahedron - Teaches Subtractive Color Mixing - Educational, Physics & Kinetic Art Desk Object - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JRUpyjg2L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What material is it made of, acrylic or glass?** A: Hi! It's made from Acrylic. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by F***O on 3 October 2025* perfect gift ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by F***N on 28 December 2023* I would have to say more interesting and visually striking than expected from photos. The Motus is an icosahedron (20 triangular sides), so after receiving this, I ordered the Mundus (12 pentagonal sides). I then made a small stand of clear acrylic to hold them, one above the other, and the combination makes a dazzling display. ### ⭐ Review *by �***� on 25 February 2024* Considering the price, I'm really surprised at how bad this is. It's cheap plastic with carelessly cut colored stickers on top. Please see attached photos. It seems like it was put together by an apathetic teenage intern. Even so, the plastic "crystal" itself has misaligned edges all over. 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