HOW TO FOLD A PAPER BOX

A folded paper origami box, is beautiful in its functional simplicity. All you need is a A4 paper and a half A4. The finished box makes a great hiding place for small treasures. With a pair of boxes, you can use one as the box and the other as a lid to wrap small gifts. Watching to learn how to make a folded paper box.

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TIPS

1. For best results, fold neatly. For each fold, carefully align the edge or corner with whatever edge, crease, or other feature it should meet, then crease the paper firmly.

2. If your paper is colored on one side, fold it so that the colored side faces down at first.

3. You might want to dab some glue on the bottom of the triangular flaps in order to make them stay down, or you can use tape.

4. Make a lid by creating a second box the same way.

5. Use diagonal folds when you start, along with the straight folds. It will help a lot at the end.

WARNINGS

1. Don't put anything too heavy in the box, or it will collapse. Remember, it is paper.

2. Watch out for paper cuts.