Origami cube how to#

Take a second modular unit-also holding it so that the triangle flaps are pointing away from you-and insert the left triangle flap into the left pocket of the first modular unit. Once you have folded six modular units, take one and hold it so that the triangle flaps point away from you. Turn the model over so that the back is facing you.įold the left and right corners in to form a square. The left triangle flap will go into the bottom flap and the right triangle flap will go into the top flap. Lock the flaps created in Step 5 by inserting each of them into the flaps created in Step 3. Then, fold the bottom-right corner up so that the right edge lines up with the top edge. Repeat on the right corner.įold the top-left corner down so that the left edge lines up with the bottom edge.

Unfold.įold the top and bottom corners toward each other so that they meet at the intersecting creases made in Step 1.įold the top and bottom edges toward each other so that they meet in the center.įold the left corner in so that it touches where the top and bottom flaps meet. Fold it in half horizontally and vertically. Start with a square sheet of paper, and turn it until it looks like a diamond. You can use different colored origami paper on each side, however, the finished modular units will only show the color that is facing away from you during Step 1. Note: For this easy origami cube model, you will need to fold six modular units that will then be connected together to form the cube.

Origami cube how to#

With these modular origami cube instructions, learn how to easily fold a sturdy box that can be used to store gifts, hide secrets, or even play a game of dice! What better way to show off your amazing collection of origami paper than by folding an origami model that takes 6 pieces to make.