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 simple way to fold a rectangular box.
It’s a box that’s simple in both appearance and folding technique.

While complex origami is wonderful, the challenge lies in creating a shape with as few steps as possible.
I’m sure that, too, can be a beautiful approach to origami.

Folding Instructions

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

Next, fold both corners along the creases.

Next, fold along the bottom triangle to create a crease, then open it up.
Then, let’s flip it over.

Next, make diagonal creases at the two upper corners.

Now let’s fold it in half.

Next, fold both corners.

Fold it down.

Now, let’s shape it into a box.

Fold up this part.

Next, fold the corner and overlap it.

Insert it into the triangle below.

One side is now secured.

Fold the other side in the same way.

And there you have it—a 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.

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 is a single-color rectangular box that isn’t two-tone.

あわせて読みたい

Easy-to-Make Rectangular Box　～Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Too

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 A Simple Rectangular Box 　— A Two-Tone Box — は Japanese paper arts に最初に表示されました。