How to Make an Origami Triangle Base

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Begin with a square piece of paper.

   Now you have finished all the preliminary creases and it's time to make the base. , Pinch the paper on either side of one diagonal crease.
   
   You should see four triangles beginning to form. (Not squares!) , It should have three sides shaped like triangles. , Compare your origami to the image on the right to make sure you have folded correctly.
   
   If so you've completed the triangle base!
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   Step 2: Fold the paper in half into a rectangle

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   Step 3: and unfold.

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   Step 4: Fold the paper the opposite way into a rectangle

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   Step 5: and unfold.

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   Step 6: Fold the paper diagonally in half into a triangle

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   Step 7: and unfold.

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   Step 8: Fold the paper into a triangle the other way

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   Step 9: and unfold.

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    Step 10: Flip the paper over so the sides of the paper are sloping downwards.

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    Step 11: Move your fingers inwards and the paper should collapse into this figure because of the creases.

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    Step 12: Flatten the figure down into one triangle shape.

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