The lengths of the sticks were multiples of the length of the sides of the cubes of the third gift . In this way the proportions of the earlier gifts was continued and the lines could be assembled to match the edges of the earlier gifts or arranged to create an endless variety of patterns. The lines of the eighth gift can be arranged to create stick figures or trees and flowers.
Abstract patterns are also possible.
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