Folding Paper into Fourths 4 x 4 Grid

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Folding Paper into Fourths

Level: Beginner

Learn how to create a 4 by 4 grid of creases on a square sheet of paper. This origami folding technique is very useful for numerous origami models.

Folding Paper into Fourths Instructions

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Step 1:

1. This is the back of the paper (usually white). We will start off by making an origami cupboard fold.
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1. This is the back of the paper (usually white). We will start off by making an origami cupboard fold.
Step 2:

2. Fold the paper in half, from right to left.
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2. Fold the paper in half, from right to left.
Step 3:

3. Unfold the previous step.
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3. Unfold the previous step.
Step 4:

4. Fold the right edge to the central vertical crease.
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4. Fold the right edge to the central vertical crease.

Step 5:

5. Fold the left edge to the central vertical crease. This is the origami cupboard fold.
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5. Fold the left edge to the central vertical crease. This is the origami cupboard fold.
Step 6:

6. Unfold the paper completely.
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6. Unfold the paper completely.
Step 7:

7. Repeat the cupboard fold in the other direction. Fold the bottom edge up to the top edge.
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7. Repeat the cupboard fold in the other direction. Fold the bottom edge up to the top edge.
Step 8:

8. Unfold the previous step.
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8. Unfold the previous step.

Step 9:

9. Fold the bottom edge up to the central horizontal crease.
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9. Fold the bottom edge up to the central horizontal crease.
Step 10:

10. Fold the top edge down to the central crease.
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10. Fold the top edge down to the central crease.
Step 11:

11. Unfold the previous step. You now have your origami paper folded into a 4 x 4 grid.
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11. Unfold the previous step. You now have your origami paper folded into a 4 x 4 grid.

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