Origami Star Box
This is a simple box that looks like a star.
Remember to take your time and make every fold cleanly. A pen or fingernail can help press the folds down.
Supplies
- Origami paper (or any square paper)
- A flat surface to fold on
- Pen or other object you can use to smoothen out the folds (fingernails also work)
Place Paper on the Table
The side facing up will be the inside of the box.
Fold the Paper in Half From Top to Bottom
Unfold and Flip Over
Note that the pointy part of the crease is facing up.
Repeat Steps 2-3 in a Direction Perpendicular to the Original Fold
You should have 2 mountains running perpendicular to each other forming a plus sign like in the picture.
Flip the Paper Over
Fold the Paper Diagonally
Repeat Step 6 But Perpendicular to Step 6
Press in the Center Lightly and Bring the Corners In
The corners should pop up a bit. Bring the corners together and fold flat
Flip It Over So the Opening Faces Up
Fold Down the Top Layer to the Center Crease. Repeat for the Left Side
Only fold the top layer.
Flip the Paper Over and Repeat Step 10 for the Other Side
Fold the Bottom Triangle Up.
Also flip it over and do the fold in the other direction. This makes a crease which will help later.
Open the Fold and Flatten
Make sure that the crease on the bottom orange triangle lines up with the white one.
Repeat Step 13 on the Right Side
Flip Over and Repeat Steps 13-14 on the Other Side
Fold One Layer Over to the Right and Fold a Triangle Into the Center. Do This for Both Sides.
Fold Over 2 Layers to Find the Odd Side Out and Repeat Step 16
Fold Down the Upper Triangle. Flip Over and Repeat for the Other Sides
Open Up the Box a Bit...
Open the Box Fully
The bottom edges of the box will be well defined if you did step 12