Pleat & Crimp Fold
Sometimes an origami diagram will simply say ‘make a pleat fold’. What does this mean? This simple photo tutorial shows how to make a pleat and crimp fold.
Sometimes there will be clear directions how how far to fold, and other times not. The most basic way to explain a pleat fold is a paper fan. The paper is folded one way and then the other.
Pleat & Crimp Fold Instructions
Scroll down to follow the photo tutorial for the Pleat & Crimp Fold.
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1. Starting with any sheet of paper, here we have a half square.
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2. Fold the right edge to the left edge.
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3. Fold the front flap back to the right, leaving a gap.
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4. If you pick up the paper, you'll be able to see the 'pleat'.
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4. To make a crimp fold, simply fold the paper in half from top to bottom.
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5. You can pull the right end down and flatten the paper. This is how you might create something like a snake or worm.
Your Pleat & Crimp Fold is Complete!
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