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.
What You'll Need
- paper box
- origami box
- traditional origami
- paper folding box
- paper crafts
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Materials: 1 square piece of paper - 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
Step 3
Fold the top and bottom edges to the crease marks. - 4
Step 4
Result - 5
Step 5
Fold a hem on the flaps you just made. Try to make the hems the same size. - 6
Step 6
Result Unfold the hems - 7
Step 7
Fold the corners to align with the crease. - 8
Step 8
Fold the sides along the triangle flap edges. - 9
Step 9
Result Unfold - 10
Step 10
Refold the hems along the crease. - 11
Step 11
Result - 12
Step 12
Stick your fingers under the middle of the hems and lift them up. - 13
Step 13
Lift them until they are standing straight up. - 14
Step 14
Pinch the corners to make the sides stand up straight. - 15
Step 15
Your origami box is ready to be filled with goodies. Enjoy!