How to Fold an Origami Envelope

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take a square piece of paper with the corner facing you.

   If you want a colored envelope, make sure the colored side is facing down.
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   Step 2: Fold the paper in half

   ,, You do not have to be exact, just try to be as accurate as possible. , Now the bottom portion should be square shaped. ,, Unfold.
   
   This is a crease to help guide the next step. , The point of view in the photo will now change. ,, Make sure you flatten it well, as this will help secure the envelope closed. , Or turn it back 180 degrees. , Or, the bottom edge of the square you formed by "squashing."
   
   , Ensure that the model can hold itself together.
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   Step 3: from corner to corner across the square.

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   Step 4: Take the top corner of the first layer and fold it down to the bottom edge.

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   Step 5: Fold the right corner one third over to the left.

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   Step 6: Take the left corner and fold it over to the other end.

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   Step 7: Fold the point of the flap over the other flap back to the left edge of the model.

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   Step 8: Fold the point of the flap up to the top corner of the flap.

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   Step 9: Turn the model 180 degrees.

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    Step 10: Open the folded portion of the flap.

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    Step 11: Make a squash fold on this flap.

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    Step 12: Change the position back so it is "upright."

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    Step 13: Fold the very top point down to the bottom edge.

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    Step 14: Put the top flap (the portion you just folded down) into the "pocket" that was formed by the squash fold.

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    Step 15: Flatten the model.

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