How to make an origami box from 2 pieces of paper

Steps

1. 1

   Step 1

   
   Materials: 2 square pieces of paper of equal size each a different color
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   Step 2

   
   Fold the paper in half horizontally and unfold
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   Step 3

   
   Fold the paper in half vertically and unfold
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   Step 4

   
   Bring the bottom edge up to the center crease.
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   Step 5

   
   Result
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   Step 6

   
   Flip the paper over to the back side with the folded edge on top Bring the bottom edge up to the crease mark
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   Step 7

   
   Fold the corners up so that their bottom edges align with the top of the top layer Give them a very sharp crease and unfold them
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   Step 8

   
   Pull out the flap and reverse the folds of the crease on the corners that you just made Press them in place
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   Step 9

   
   Fold the top corners down so they align with the center crease
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    Step 10

    
    Bring the top down to fold in half and make a crease. Unfold Bring it down again but insert it into the pocket made by the layer. Be sure that it is on top of the inverted corner triangles you made in step8. This will hold them in place
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    Step 11

    
    Fold the top right side down at the center crease.
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    Step 12

    
    Result Fold down the other side
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    Step 13

    
    Make very sharp creases. Unfold Flip the paper to the back and repeat steps 11 to 13
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    Step 14

    
    Lift and spread the layers.
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    Step 15

    
    Adjust the sides so that they come up at the creases You are finished with this paper. Do the second paper the same way.
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    Step 16

    
    Place the second piece into the first so that the longer and shorter edges are in other corners. Make sure the bottoms are aligned See picture
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    Step 17

    
    Press down firmly and your box is finished!