How to make a simple origami box

How to make a simple origami box

This origami box is easy enough for children to make. There is no cutting or glue involved and all you need is a piece of paper. It comes in handy when you need an instant box for sorting or display.

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What You'll Need

  • paper box
  • origami box
  • traditional origami
  • paper folding box
  • paper crafts

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

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

    Step 2

    Step 2
    Bring the top edge up to the bottom as if you were going to fold it in half. Do not crease, only pinch the sides to make halfway marks.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3
    Fold the top and bottom edges to the crease marks.
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4
    Result
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5
    Fold a hem on the flaps you just made. Try to make the hems the same size.
  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6
    Result Unfold the hems
  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7
    Fold the corners to align with the crease.
  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8
    Fold the sides along the triangle flap edges.
  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9
    Result Unfold
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10
    Refold the hems along the crease.
  11. 11

    Step 11

    Step 11
    Result
  12. 12

    Step 12

    Step 12
    Stick your fingers under the middle of the hems and lift them up.
  13. 13

    Step 13

    Step 13
    Lift them until they are standing straight up.
  14. 14

    Step 14

    Step 14
    Pinch the corners to make the sides stand up straight.
  15. 15

    Step 15

    Step 15
    Your origami box is ready to be filled with goodies. Enjoy!

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