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Tutorial: Origami Box

The document provides instructions for making an origami box using two squares of paper, with one square cut slightly smaller than the other. The instructions include 6 steps to fold the paper into the box shape and attach the sides. Additional tips are provided such as using a bone folder or glue stick and experimenting with different paper weights.

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Tutorial: Origami Box

The document provides instructions for making an origami box using two squares of paper, with one square cut slightly smaller than the other. The instructions include 6 steps to fold the paper into the box shape and attach the sides. Additional tips are provided such as using a bone folder or glue stick and experimenting with different paper weights.

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  • Origami Box Tutorial Part 1
  • Origami Box Tutorial Part 2

Tutorial 2.

ORIGAMI BOX

supplies
• 2 squares of paper, one square cut
/4” smaller than the other
1

Tools
• Bone folder (optional)
• Glue stick (optional)

Step 1 Step 3

• Begin with two squares of paper, one square • Bring one folded edge to the center point (where all
cut 1/4” smaller than the other. four corners meet).
• With a straight edge draw two lines, corner to • Repeat with the opposite folded edge.
corner, to find the center point of each square.
Note: If using patterned paper, be sure to
draw your lines on the “wrong” side.

Step 2 Step 4

• Fold all four corners to the center mark. • Open up the preceding two folds and repeat with
the opposite two sides.
• Open all folds.

© November 2011 — Debra Glanz/Reminiscence Papers.


May not be duplicated without consent.
Step 5

• All of the previous folds will have created the


pattern shown. Make four cuts as indicated by the
solid lines.

Step 6

• Fold points A & C to the center, and fold up


(to a 90 degree angle) on lines EF & GH.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Bring point B up and over flaps F & H. You
* A bone folder or wooden folding stick will help
will have created three sides of your box.
put a nice crease in your folds.
• Bring point D up and over flaps E & G to
complete your box. * Be careful not to make too many cuts—an easy
error.

* You can use a glue stick to tack down points A,


B, C, & D inside your box.

* Experiment with different weights of paper. Text


paper is the easiest to fold but card stock makes a
sturdier box.

* Old greeting cards and calendars are a good


paper resource for this project.
Step 7 * You may reinforce your box base with a piece
of heavy paper or cardboard cut slightly smaller
• Repeat all previous steps with the remaining than the inside of your box base.
piece of paper.
* Cut at 1/2” to 1” graduated increments, these boxes
• When complete the box made with the larger
will nest or stack nicely.
sheet of paper will easily slip over the box
made with the smaller piece of paper.

© 1996 — Debra Glanz/Reminiscence Papers.


May not be duplicated without consent.

Step 1 • Begin with two squares of paper, one square cut 1/4” smaller than the other. • With a straight edge draw two li
Step 6 • Fold points A & C to the center, and fold up (to a 90 degree angle) on lines EF & GH. • Bring point B up and ove

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