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Square-1 Cube Shape Guide

One of the hardest parts of Sq-1 as a beginner. You find yourself just slicing the cube frantically, until all of a sudden, WOHOO!


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Step 1 - Shape Names

Let's take a little look at what each shape is called. Ignore the red dotted line in the images below. Just 

2 Corners on Top

4-4

5-3

6-2

7-1

8

3 Corners on Top

2-2-2

3-1-2

3-2-1

3-3

4-1-1

6

Left 4-2

Right 4-2

Left 5-1

Right 5-1

4 Corners on Top

Barrel

Kite

Left Fist

Right Fist

Muffin

Left Pawn

Right Pawn

Scallop

Shield

Square

5+ Corners on Top

Pair

Crown

Arrow

Star
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Step 2 - The Cube Shape Flow

We will try to explain this as best we can, but try to follow this flow. You can join in at any point in the workflow and just follow the arrows.
(A big thank you to Andy Klise Square-1 guide for the workflow reference)

Now your Square-1 is cube shape you can move on to the corners and edges
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