How to fold an origami envelope
This is a simple envelope to fold. It can be made from a letter or a separate piece of paper to slip a letter into. It does not need glue to stay closed because the top folds over and slips into the pocket.
What You'll Need
- origami envelope
- fold paper envelope
- origami
Steps
- 1
Step 1
You will need 1 rectangle piece of paper. *Note the bigger the length to the width of the paper the thinner the envelope will be - 2
Step 2
Place the paper with the short edges at the sides. Fold the paper in half vertically unfold - 3
Step 3
Fold in half horizontally Unfold - 4
Step 4
Fold the bottom up about 1/3 the way to the middle crease unfold - 5
Step 5
Bring the corners up to the crease you just made - 6
Step 6
Fold the sides along the vertical edge of the triangles you just made Unfold - 7
Step 7
Fold the bottom up again Then fold the sides again Fold the corners up - 8
Step 8
Fold the sides along the inner side of the triangle You just made - 9
Step 9
Starting about 1/3 from the center crease fold the top corners down - 10
Step 10
Bring the top down, tuck it into the pocket at the bottom and crease. - 11
Step 11
Your envelope is finished.