Folding Paper into Thirds
Learn how to create a 3 by 3 grid of creases on a square sheet of paper. This origami folding technique is very useful for numerous origami models.
Folding Paper into Thirds Instructions
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1. This the front of the paper, your divider will end up being this color.
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2. This is the back of the paper, usually white.
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3. You will need to divide the paper into thirds. This is the 'S' method, pick up the paper and make it an S shape, until the paper becomes equally divided into thirds.
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4. Once it's in three equal sections, make a crease on both edges. Alternatively, get a ruler and measure thirds along the top edge of the paper with pencil.
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5. Place the paper back down on the table. You can see the thirds marked on the top edge.
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6. Fold the right edge over to the mark on the top left.
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7. Unfold the previous step.
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8. Fold the left edge over to the crease you made in the previous step.
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