How to fold the origami square base
Many origami models begin with the square base. Instructions for intermediate and advanced models often just say to begin with the square base and do not include the steps to fold it. This guide will show you how.
What You'll Need
- origami
- square base
- origami base folds
Steps
- 1
Step 1
materials: 1 square sheet of paper - 2
Step 2
Place the paper with the points on top, bottom and sides. Fold the paper in half horizontally. Unfold - 3
Step 3
Fold the paper in half vertically . Unfold - 4
Step 4
The Flip the paper over to the back side. The straight edges should be at the top, bottom and sides. Fold it in half horizontally. Unfold - 5
Step 5
Fold the paper in half vertically. Unfold - 6
Step 6
Pinch the diagonal folds to crease them. Continue to squeeze and the other folds will go inward as you do so. - 7
Step 7
Result - 8
Step 8
Press down to flatten and your origami square base is finished.