How to fold a square origami Massu Box

How to fold a square origami Massu Box

This model is known as the traditional Origami Massu box. It was originally used to store or measure rice. It is a great box to whip up to store or organize things like paper clips and rubber bands.

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What You'll Need

  • paper box
  • massu box
  • origami box

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1
    Materials: 1 square sheet of paper
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2
    If your paper is colored on one side place the paper on the table with the colored side down. Fold it in half horizontally and unfold.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3
    Fold in half vertically and unfold.
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4
    Fold the 4 corner points to the center.
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5
    Fold the sides to the center. Unfold
  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6
    Open the top and bottom flaps Fold the left and right sides to the center
  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7
    Lift up the left and right flaps from the center, at the same time fold the paper underneath on the horizontal line indicated and press the diagonal creases that form as indicated in the picture
  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8
    Result
  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9
    Fold down the top. It should fit inside the raised left and right sides
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10
    Push the top center triangle into place Pinch to guide the opposite corners of the box.
  11. 11

    Step 11

    Step 11
    Press down the sides at the bottom, bring up the bottom up and over Press the bottom triangle into place
  12. 12

    Step 12

    Step 12
    Your Massu box is complete

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