How to Fold Paper for Tri Fold Brochures

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Hold the paper on the left and right side with both your hands.

   Make sure though you are holding it on top of a flat surface or on top of a table.
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   Step 2: Fold first 1/3 of the right side of the paper or the left side

   Folding the right side first is the usual method for brochures.
   
   Then fold the 1/3 side halfway of your left-over space.
   
   Fold the paper in such a way that you don’t crease over it as shown on the illustration. , Make sure that each side is folded equally and if not adjust your folds accordingly. , If you think the sides you have folded are equally balanced and even the spaces on the paper resulting from the fold are equal then press the folded paper.
   
   Press the paper with your fingers starting from the top of the paper all the way down. , However this time press the bottom part of the paper toward its upper part. , Apply this technique to your brochures, invitations and fliers.
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   Step 3: whichever you think is most comfortable to you.

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   Step 4: Fold the other side on top of the other.

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   Step 5: Check to see if the folds are equal.

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   Step 6: Subsequently repeat the previous process of pressing the folds.

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   Step 7: Open your folded paper and you have folded a paper into three.

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