Origami Box Lid

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Learn to make an simple Masu origami box lid

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 right edge in to almost meet the center point of your paper.
Step 7: Fold the right side into meet almost middle so you that the sides don’t meet and you have a small gap.
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 almost meet the middle point.
Step 10: Repeat with the left side of your paper so you that the sides don’t meet and you have a small gap.
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 lid is complete!

Tips to make an origami box lid

When making a crease, use your fingernail and run it along the crease to really sharpen the edge.
Take your time making the folds and sides as symmetrical as you can so the box lid is a perfect square.