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Now you’re ready to learn some advanced building techniques!
Here are a few ideas for creating sturdy cross-connections
between pieces.
That’s a
strong connection!
ADVANCED BUILDING
Vertical Reinforcement Horizontal Reinforcement
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What happens when you build sideways after you’ve already gone sideways?
Well, then you’re building upside down!
Or you might be building right side up again, too!
Notice how you can reinforce this connection with a plate or brick on the top.
Another surprisingly useful technique is to use hinges to build sideways. These ...

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