How to Make an Origami Box with Printer Paper

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fold the paper from the top to the bottom

   Then make a crease.
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   Step 2: and line the edges up nicely.

   , Make creases on the top edges of that triangle. , Make the same triangle shape again with the top layer of the paper on the right. ,, Then make a crease. ,, Flip it over and repeat. , Flip it over and repeat. , Now flip it over and do the same thing. , To do that, you have to pick it up from the bottom and open the box.
   
   You have to use your fingers to get the edges pushed back. ,
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   Step 3: Fold the paper left to right

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   Step 4: and make another crease.

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   Step 5: Bring only the corner of the very top piece of paper to the left so that you have a triangle on the top.

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   Step 6: Bring the right of the triangle flap to the left.

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   Step 7: Bring the top left layer of that triangle to the right

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   Step 8: and you should be left with an irregular pentagon shape.

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   Step 9: Take the top flap on the left and the top flap on the right

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    Step 10: and fold them to the middle so that their edges meet.

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    Step 11: Flip the whole thing over and repeat step 6.

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    Step 12: Fold the two inner corners up to form a little triangle.

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    Step 13: Fold the whole top flap up like this.

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    Step 14: Take the little triangles that we made and tuck them in the little pockets.

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    Step 15: Open it.

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    Step 16: Enjoy the completed box!

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