How to Make an Origami Box with Printer Paper

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Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Origami enthusiasts often use special origami paper to help them make their creations. However, if you're just dabbling a little or experimenting with this craft, you might want a way to try it with just simple printer paper.^{[1]
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Robert Homayoon
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Expert Interview} Start with step 1 to make a box using a regular sheet of paper.

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Then make a crease.
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Make creases on the top edges of that triangle.
Make the same triangle shape again with the top layer of the paper on the right.
Then make a crease.
Flip it over and repeat.
Flip it over and repeat.
Now flip it over and do the same thing.^{[2]
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To do that, you have to pick it up from the bottom and open the box. You have to use your fingers to get the edges pushed back.

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I don't understand Step 8. Help?

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There are loose corners on the inside of the figure from where you folded the outer edges in. The bottom of those edges that are in the middle are folded into triangles.

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I dont understand question 6. I need help

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On each side of the triangle, you should have two layers, a top layer and a bottom layer. This step means that you fold the left top layer to the center crease and the right top layer to the center crease.

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Do I need square paper?

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No, you don't need square paper. You can use regular rectangular printer paper when folding this box.

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