How to make an origami box

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Learn to make a simple Masu origami box

Prep Time4

Total Time4

Step 1: Lay your square on the table in front of you.
Step 2: Fold your paper in half top to bottom edge and then unfold.
Step 3: Fold the left edge to the right edge and then unfold.
Step 4: Fold the bottom right corner into the middle to meet the center of the paper.
Step 5: Fold all corners into the center point.
Step 6: Fold the left edge in to meet the center point of your paper.
Step 7: Fold the right side into meet the middle.
Step 8: Unfold the sides, rotate the paper and unfold the top and bottom flaps.
Step 9: Fold the right side of your paper over to meet the middle point.
Step 10: Repeat with the left side of your paper.
Step 11: Lift the top part up at the crease to make it stand up.
Step 12: Open the left side to form one corner of the box.
Step 13: Repeat on the right side of the box to form that corner.
Step 14: Fold down the top flap into the box.
Step 15: Rotate the box and repeat making those two corners.
Step 16: Fold the flap down in again and your box is complete!