Here’s an easy way to fold a box with distinctive corners.
You can make it using just a single sheet of origami paper.
I especially like that you don’t need to measure the length to make this box.
Also, folding the corners back creates a sturdy box, and the contrasting color on the back adds a nice accent.

If you adjust the length slightly, you can make boxes of different heights.
They’re so easy to make and cute that I ended up folding a whole bunch of them.

In Conclusion

First, fold it into a triangle twice.

Fold the corner upward to create a crease that divides it in half.

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If you fold this corner to less than half its length, the height of the box will change.
One of the things I like about this box is how easy it is to adjust its size.。

Fold both corners along the folded triangle.

Then, open it up to form a half-triangle.

Next, fold both corners along the creases.

After folding it, open it up and fold the corner without a crease in half to form a triangle.

Similarly, fold both ends and open them up.

Now it’s time to shape it into a box.
Using the creases at the corners as guides, pull the folds together from both sides.

かOnce you’ve pulled it taut, flatten it out instead of leaving it with sharp corners so it’s easier to fold.
That way, it’s easier to fold down the top triangle.

Once you’ve lowered the triangle, fold it along the edge to create a crease.
This will give you a sharp, defined corner.

Now, let’s fold the remaining corners in the same way.

Once you’ve folded all four corners, you’re done.

A box for making boxes of different sizes

When you fold it in quarters and then into a small triangle, the box gets taller and taller, and the opening gets narrower.
I tried folding it while gradually changing the size of the triangle.

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

Single-fold box

This is a simple box made from a single sheet of origami paper.

折り方はこちら

A Simple Box That’s Easy to Make —Perfect for Small Gifts—

折り方はこちら

プリーツのたとう　－メッセージや招待状を入れて―

It will have a lot of folds, but you’ll end up with a beautiful box.

折り方はこちら

How to Make a lattice-Patterned Box – Origami DIY –

In Conclusion

“I hope you enjoy the process of folding as much as the finished piece.
Don’t worry if it’s not perfect at first—every fold is a step toward your own unique creation.
Happy folding!

投稿 A stylish box with corner accents —easy to make with origami— は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。

Here’s a guide to making a box lid by assembling pieces.

You can make a box simply by combining four pieces folded in the same way.

You’ll want to make lots of these tiny boxes that fit right in the palm of your hand.

Since the lid is shaped like a flower, you can give it as a gift just as it is—no ribbon needed.

Why not give it a try and make one?

Folding Instructions

Here, we are using four 7.5 cm × 7.5 cm sheets of origami paper.

First, make the box lid, and then make the box bottom.

Make the box lid parts

　

First, fold it in half and mark the center.

Then, fold the left and top corners toward the center.
Fold the top corner back.

Fold it in half.

Fold it again along the crease.

Unfold the crease.

Align the corners marked with red circles and fold.

Turn it over.

Then fold it so that the corners marked with red circles meet.

Next, flip it over again and form the corners as you open it up.

Now the piece is ready.

Shape it like this.

Choose your favorite color, then fold it three more times.

Assemble the box lid components

Now that you’ve folded it into quarters, let’s connect the pieces.

Here, look at the corner indicated by the white arrow.

Insert the flat side indicated by the red arrow into this corner.

First, insert the light blue flat piece into the pink corner.

Make sure it goes all the way in.

This is the third piece.

Place the flat pink piece into the light blue corner.

Next, here’s the fourth piece.

Insert the light blue flat piece into the pink corner.

Finally, connect the first and fourth parts.

Be careful not to knock them over as you connect them.。

All that’s left is to shape it, and it’s done.

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

Make the bottom of the box

You can easily make this using the folding method for this adjustable-size box.

あわせて読みたい

A box whose size can be freely adjusted

Well, here is a box pig I made by combining all four parts.

I got so carried away having fun that I ended up making a whole bunch of them.

あわせて読みたい

A box whose size can be freely adjusted

あわせて読みたい

How to Make a Box by Combining Four Pieces

In Conclusion

Simple, elegant, and made with love. Until next time, happy crafting!

投稿 A Flower Box Made from 4 Parts — A Simple Box with a Beautiful Finish — は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。

Here’s a guide on how to fold a cross-shaped box.
I discovered that there’s a box that matches the cross-shaped envelope, and I wanted to make one, so I searched high and low.
But I couldn’t find any instructions on how to fold it.

I gave up, thinking there was no other way, but after a while, I started worrying that I really wanted to try folding it after all.
So, I decided to try folding it myself.
After all, this box actually exists.

I figured if I tried hard enough, I could probably fold it.
It wasn’t easy, though.
I managed to pull it off, but I wonder if there isn’t a slightly simpler way to fold it.

There are a lot of folds, so it might be a little confusing.
Still, I’d be happy if you enjoy this origami project.

The box on top has a cross on it,
and the white one below is an envelope with a cross on it.

Folding Instructions

Make a crease

First, fold it into a square.

Next, connect the corner to the center mark to create a crease.

Make a crease from the top right as well.

Turn it over and fold the top triangle toward the back.

Then, fold along the dotted line.

Do not fold the triangle you just made.

Open this triangle downward.

Next, fold the bottom corner along the edge.

Flip it over and fold the other side in the sOnce you’ve folded both sides, fold the edges toward the center.

Again, do not crease the paper into a triangle at this stage.

Once you’ve folded both sides, fold the edges toward the center.

Again, do not crease the paper into a triangle at this stage.

Make the same fold vertically as well.

The dotted square represents the bottom of the box.
The white lines represent the corners of the box.

Make a cross-shaped fold

Turn it over, then fold the triangle along the bottom line.

Fold along the line connecting the corner of the origami paper to the corner of the box.
Fold it so that it aligns with the base of the triangle.

Then, fold along the line at the bottom of the box, making sure the triangle doesn’t extend beyond the edge.

Make this fold on the remaining corners as well.

Fold the line that forms the corner of the box upward.

Let’s shape it into a box

First, fold the base box.

Fold the corners of the box you just folded.

I’ve just folded the corners of the box.

Here is a side view.
Fold the pointed corners along the creases.
Then, align the next small corner so that it overlaps the previous one.

Then fold the next pointed corner, followed by the small corner, and repeat this process.

I’ve just folded the third corner.
Fold the fourth corner in the same way, but attach it to the first corner.

Here is the finished cross-shaped box.

Test fold

The box on the left was folded using the method I described.
The box on the right was made before I learned that folding technique.
There’s a hole in the center, so you can see inside.
I thought it might be okay as is, but I decided to put in a little more effort.

Cross-shaped envelope

十字のたとうの折り方はこちら

折り紙で　十字のたとう

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

In Conclusion

I hope I can find a way to reduce the number of creases.

For now, I’ll leave it at that for this trial run.

Wishing you a mindful and creative day through the art of origami.

投稿 Box with a cross to close it　 は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。

This is one of my recent favorites—a beautiful box adorned with two small cranes on either side.
I love how versatile this design is; depending on where you make the small cuts, you can create countless variations.
It’s a wonderful way to express your own creativity!

What You’ll Need

First, you’ll need origami paper, scissors, and glue.

You don’t need anything special.

Folding Instructions

First, make some folds.

Fold it into a square twice, then fold it into a triangle twice.

Unfold it, then fold the top and bottom corners toward the center.

Unfold it again.

　　

Next, fold the top and bottom corners along the creases you just made.

From here on, it’s like rolling it up.

Fold the small triangle that appears along the crease.

Next, align it with the center line and fold it.

Next, fold along the dotted line, passing through the center point.

Be sure to keep the right angle in mind at all times.

Do the same on the other side.

Pull the part marked with a circle toward you to open it.

　　

Surprisingly, a pentagon appears.

Next, fold this pentagon along the dotted lines.

Now a triangle appears.

Fold the other side in the same way.

　　

Once you’re done with the other side, it will look like a pentagon.

Next, fold the triangles on both sides.

　　

Fold two cranes

I’ve laid the pentagon on its side.

Fold the top and bottom triangles inward.

Then, fold along the blue dotted line toward the opposite side.

Next, make two creases.

Fold each one like this.

If you fold along the dotted line, you’ll get a small triangle.

Then, open it out to the left and right and fold it.

A small square will appear.

Use this square to make a crane.

Fold the large triangle on the left over it to form a pentagon.

Fold the other side in the same way.

Let’s turn this small square into a crane.

First, make a crease and open it up.

Fold it over and make a cut.

This cut will determine the direction the crane faces.

You can make the cut on the right side if you prefer, or on both sides.

If you make cuts on both sides, you’ll also get a tail.

Make the neck, and it’s done.

Open up the marked area and apply glue.

And that’s it—it’s finally finished.

As you can see, square boxes are cute too.

Plus, you can always turn them into cranes.

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

In Conclusion

Simple, elegant, and made with love. Until next time, happy crafting!

投稿 Twin Crane Box: A Versatile and Elegant Handcrafted Treasure は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。

Folding this box offers a different kind of satisfaction compared to the usual sense of achievement you get from a standard crane.
It’s a perfect blend of utility and beauty.
Why not give it a try and see for yourself?

What You’ll Need

First, you’ll need origami paper, scissors, and glue.

You don’t need anything special.

Folding Instructions

First, make some folds.

Fold it into a square twice, then fold it into a triangle twice.

Unfold it, then fold the top and bottom corners toward the center.

Unfold it again.

　　

Next, fold the top and bottom corners along the creases you just made.

From here on, it’s like rolling it up.

Fold the small triangle that appears along the crease.

Next, align it with the center line and fold it.

Next, fold along the dotted line, passing through the center point.

Be sure to keep the right angle in mind at all times.

Do the same on the other side.

Pull the part marked with a circle toward you to open it.

　　

Surprisingly, a pentagon appears.

Next, fold this pentagon along the dotted lines.

Now a triangle appears.

Fold the other side in the same way.

　　

Once you’re done with the other side, it will look like a pentagon.

Next, fold the triangles on both sides.

　　

Folding a crane

Fold along the dotted lines to form a long white rectangle.

Then place a large triangle on top of it.

　　

Cut up to the center on the top and just short of the center on the bottom.

Glue the outer triangles to the inside.

　　

First, align the top corner with the center corner.

Then, align the center corner with the bottom corner.

　　

Then, a white square appeared.

We’ll use this square to make a crane.

　　

Fold up the neck and tail, and you’re done!。

　　

Here’s the box just after opening it.

　　

There are also boxes with two cranes, one on each side.

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

You can watch a video tutorial on how to make it on Instagram.

In Conclusion

May this lucky crane bring a touch of Japanese tradition and much happiness to your home.
Thank you for joining me in this peaceful craft today.

投稿 Origami Box with a Crane Accent: A Touch of Elegance は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。

This is a simple rectangular box you can make whenever the mood strikes.
It’s perfect for holding small gifts.
I think it’s just right for Valentine’s Day chocolates for friends.
I folded it while thinking, “I wish I could have had that kind of youthful experience.”

Folding Instructions

First, fold it in half twice, then open it up.

Next, fold both corners along the creases.

Now let’s fold it in half.

Next, fold both corners.

Next, fold along the line of the lower triangle, then open it up.

Then, fold it down and bring it back up.

Next, bring the two corners together as if pinching them.

Fold the corner inward.

Next, pull the dotted fold toward you.

Fold the remaining top section inward.

This part is a little tricky. But this is the only difficult part.

Once you’ve put it all together, you’ve got a simple rectangular box!

Box size

If you use a 15-cm sheet of origami paper, the resulting square will be approximately 4 cm on each side and 7.5 cm long.

How to Make a Bottom Lid

I trimmed about 3 mm off the top and bottom edges of the bottom flap, then folded it using the same method.

I think this method is easier for folding the bottom flap.

あわせて読みたい

A Simple Rectangular Box 　— A Two-Tone Box —

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

You can view the instructions in a slideshow on Instagram.

You can watch a video tutorial on Instagram.

You can view the instructions in a slideshow on Instagram.

Types of rectangular boxes

This rectangular box is flatter.
The folding instructions are a bit more complicated, and the top and bottom sections are folded differently.
This is so that the box looks neat even when using origami paper with different colors on each side.

あわせて読みたい

Let’s make a rectangular box and a lid

This is another very user-friendly box.

あわせて読みたい

便利なロングボックス　―整理整頓に役立つ細長い箱―

In Conclusion

I hope you enjoy the process of folding as much as the finished piece.
Don’t worry if it’s not perfect at first—every fold is a step toward your own unique creation.
Happy folding!

投稿 Easy-to-Make Rectangular Box　～Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Too は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。

Here’s a guide on how to make a pretty flower box.

This box requires a lot of creases, but the process isn’t complicated.
However, there are quite a few repetitive steps.
I hope you enjoy the excitement of folding it into a box shape.

Folding Instructions

I made it out of 15-centimeter origami paper.

Make a crease

Let’s get started.

Fold it in half to form a square, then fold it in half again to form a triangle.
Next, fold the corners toward the center, then unfold them.

Turn it over and fold the bottom corner along the crease you just made.
Repeat this process with the remaining corners.

I’ll turn it over again.

Fold along the crease you just made, aligning it with the center line.
Next, fold the top and bottom corners together.

Fold along the center line.
Then, rotate it 90 degrees.

The shape is slightly different, but fold it the same way as before.
I think it will be easier to fold since there are markings to guide you.

Align the star markings and fold, then fold back along the center line.

Similarly, align the star marks and fold, then fold back along the center line.

Next, we’ll crease the parts that will form the lid of the box.

Align the star marks.
Then, fold along the center line.

Repeat this for all the corners.

Once you’ve folded it this far, flip it over.

Once you’ve folded it this far, flip it over.

Then, everything will open.

Open it up and crease it a little more.

Now, there’s just a little bit left to fold.

First, make creases in each of the four corners.
Then, make creases at the four corners.

Next, fold it into four sections.
I think it’s easier to fold if you flip it over first.

Now it’s time to shape it into a box.

Let’s fold them up and put them in the box.

Unfold the origami paper, which has had many creases made in it so far.

Fold the line along the mountain fold, fold the dotted line along the valley fold.

First, fold both corners into this pointed shape and take a close look at the crease in between.
If you spot a triangle between the corners, you’ve got it.

Actually, I find it easier to fold if you only fold the side marked with a star.

Once you’ve made it a few times, you’ll get better at spotting the triangle.

Place the star-marked part against the corner.

Next, fold along the crease in the direction of the arrow to reveal the front side.
This will create a sharp corner.

Then, fold the sharp corner backward.
Folding this sharp corner will secure the crease.

Here’s a view from the back.

The corners are sharp, though you can’t see them from here.

Fold the pointed corner three more times so that it takes on this shape.

This is a view from above.
We’re almost there.

Fold along the crease, making a mountain fold and folding it toward the center, then make a valley fold at the tip and unfold it.
Continue folding the adjacent sections one after another.

Fold the last one the same way.

Then, slide one side into place next to the other and secure it.

And there you have it—your flower box is complete.

How did it go?

Did it turn out well?

Other recommended boxes

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How to Fold a Floral Gift Box with a Single Sheet of Paper

折り方はこちら

How to Make a lattice-Patterned Box – Origami DIY –

折り方はこちら

Box with Beautiful Pleats　—Perfect for Small Gifts or Portioning Sweets—

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

In Conclusion

“I hope you enjoy the process of folding as much as the finished piece.
Don’t worry if it’s not perfect at first—every fold is a step toward your own unique creation.
Happy folding!

投稿 Flower Box ~A Paper Craft Made from a Single Sheet of Origami Paper~ は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。

Here’s how to make a box with a pleated lid.

You can actually make it using a single sheet of origami paper.

I came across a pleated envelope.

I really liked the look of this pleated envelope, so I wondered if I could use it to make a box and decided to give it a try.

Since the envelope looked simple and the folding method didn’t seem complicated, I thought I could probably do it.

After a few days of experimenting, I succeeded.

What’s more, the lid closes securely without flapping open.

Folding Instructions

I used 15-centimeter origami paper.

Mark the crease lines

Now, mark the 15-centimeter origami paper.

Mark the points 2 centimeters, 4 centimeters, 10 centimeters, and 12 centimeters from the left.

Mark the four sides in the same way.

Let’s start creasing it.

First, make a fold by bringing the second mark from the bottom on both sides together.

Then, unfold it.

Next, fold along the crease shown below.

Repeat this three more times, making creases at the top and on both sides.

Once you’ve made all the folds, fold the bottom fold.

Then, fold the second fold from the outside so that it aligns with the bottom edge.

Next, fold the outer crease along the edge, then unfold it.

Here it is after being folded twice.

This is what the inside looks like.

Repeat this folding step three more times.

This is how the fold should look.

Next, flip it over.

Fold along the dotted lines.

These folds will form the corners of the box.

Fold it up and put it in a box

Now, let’s use the creases to turn this into a box.

Align the creases we just made to form the corners of the box.
This is what it looks like from the inside.

I folded the four corners.

Now, we’ll close the pleated flap.

Since there’s already a crease, fold along it.

Fold down the first crease.

Next, fold down the second crease.

Next, rotate counterclockwise and fold down the first corner.

Then, fold down the second corner.

Similarly, make the second corner.

Since the fourth corner seems to be lost, I tell it, “That way is the direction you need to go.”

Gently tuck in the part that’s sticking out, saying, “There, there, this way.”

And there you have it—the pleated box is complete.

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

In Conclusion

Take your time, breathe, and enjoy the quiet magic of paper.
I would love to hear how your creation turned out.

投稿 Box with Beautiful Pleats　—Perfect for Small Gifts or Portioning Sweets— は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。

Here’s how to fold a lattice-patterned box.

The intersecting folds create a lattice design.

You can also use the same pattern to make a pouch.

Folding the box is a bit more complicated than folding the pouch, but the joy of opening it is all the greater.

You’ll end up with a cute, palm-sized box.

Folding Instructions

Let’s make a crease

First, fold the paper so that it is divided into four equal parts both vertically and horizontally.

Next, fold it so that the corner is centered, then open it up.

Next, fold along the top crease, then unfold.

Next, crease the remaining corners in the same way.

Now, using the creases that divide each end into four equal parts as guides, fold the paper into eight equal sections.

Fold it again so that each end is facing up.

Next, fold a triangle into the corner.

Next, open the corner where you made the crease to form a tab.

Once you’ve made a fold at each corner, open it up and flip it over.

Let’s put it together and pack it in a box

Now, let’s make a box.

First, fold it in half lengthwise.

Open the top fold halfway.

Next, fold the paper so that the two adjacent small triangles meet.

The blue line is a mountain fold.

And the red line is a valley fold.

This is what it will look like.

Fold along the blue line to create the bottom of the box.

This is the second corner.

It’s basically the same as the first corner.

Draw a red line, fold along it, and align the adjacent triangles.

Here’s what it looks like when turned inside out.

Once the second corner is formed, open the corner indicated by the arrow to reveal the claw.

Do the same with the remaining corners.

You now have four corners.

Next, fold them one by one in order to close the lid.

Finally, insert the claw inside.

And that’s it!

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

In Conclusion

Wishing you a mindful and creative day through the art of origami.

投稿 How to Make a lattice-Patterned Box – Origami DIY – は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。

Here’s how to make a box by connecting four pieces.

Folding the pieces is easy.

The interesting thing about this origami is that the pattern changes depending on how you connect the pieces.

So I tried making two different kinds of boxes.

The key is how you combine them.

That’s what changes the pattern.

Folding Instructions

Here, we are using four 7.5 cm × 7.5 cm sheets of origami paper.

First, make the box lid, and then make the box bottom.

Make parts

Gather four sheets of origami paper.

First, fold it into a triangle twice.

Then, fold the left and top corners toward the center.

Fold the top corner back, then fold it in half.

Align the corners marked with red circles.

Once you’ve creased it, unfold it.

Fold along the triangular crease.

Then, unfold it.

Align the corners of the red circle,

and fold until the creases cross.

Hold the section you just folded in place, and lift the top part up.

Shape it into the right form, and the piece is complete.

Now that I’ve made one, I’ll fold three more.

Assemble the parts

Now, let’s put them together.

What we’re focusing on here are

the straight corners and the pointed corners.

The key is deciding

which corner to place on the inside.

I thought it might be easier to understand if I spread the pieces out,

so I laid them out and connected them.

I fit the pointed corners together one by one.

This creates a pattern formed by interlocking triangles.

Here, the lines are shown in yellow.

The yellow parts are paired with pink ones,

and include both straight and pointed corners.

In addition to these two, there are many other possible combinations.

This is a fun origami project to experiment with.

Normally, the parts are assembled

while still folded.

Then, check the front and back,

combine the four pieces, and you’re done.

Make the bottom of the box

You could make a box using a slightly larger piece of origami paper in the same way as the lid, but this adjustable-size box is easier to make.

Both of these boxes will feature a butterfly pattern.

あわせて読みたい

A box whose size can be freely adjusted

Watch a video tutorial on how to fold it

What shall I put in this box?

In Conclusion

I hope you enjoy the process of folding as much as the finished piece.
Don’t worry if it’s not perfect at first—every fold is a step toward your own unique creation.

Happy folding!

投稿 How to Make a Box by Combining Four Pieces は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。