Traditional Origami

How To Make A Shallow Origami Box

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Shallow Origami Box

Level: Easy

Copyright: Traditional ?

Learn how to fold a useful shallow origami box. This variation of the origami masu box is simple and easy to make with 1 sheet of square paper.

This method of making a shallow origami box is the exact same as the regular origami masu box. There is only a tiny difference!

These shallow paper boxes are great to gift many different items. The thinness of the box gives it particular dainty feel.

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Shallow Origami Box Instructions

Scroll down to follow the photo tutorial for the Shallow Origami Box.

There is also a video tutorial available at the end here.

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Step 1:

1. This is the back of the paper, usually white.
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1. This is the back of the paper, usually white.
Step 2:

2. This is the front of the paper, the box will end up being this colour.
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2. This is the front of the paper, the box will end up being this colour.
Step 3:

3. Fold the bottom edge up to the top edge.
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3. Fold the bottom edge up to the top edge.
Step 4:

4. Unfold the previous step.
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4. Unfold the previous step.

Step 5:

5. Fold the right edge over to the left edge.
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5. Fold the right edge over to the left edge.
Step 6:

6. Unfold the previous step.
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6. Unfold the previous step.
Step 7:

7. Flip the paper over to the other side.
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7. Flip the paper over to the other side.
Step 8:

8. Fold one corner to meet the middle of the paper.
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8. Fold one corner to meet the middle of the paper.

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