How to Make Origami Open Here Envelope

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Have you ever wanted to send a letter to somebody, perhaps a small gift or hidden message? Of course, it is best to have something attractive to put it in! To make the gift more personal, you can make an origami envelope. Not only are they simple to make, this nifty design allows you to dip into your creative side.

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   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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   Fold the paper in half, from corner to corner across the square.

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

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   Fold the right corner one third over to the left. You do not have to be exact, just try to be as accurate as possible.

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   Take the left corner and fold it over to the other end. Now the bottom portion should be square shaped.

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

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   Fold the point of the flap up to the top corner of the flap. Unfold. This is a crease to help guide the next step.

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   Turn the model 180 degrees. The point of view in the photo will now change.

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   Open the folded portion of the flap.

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    Make a squash fold on this flap. Make sure you flatten it well, as this will help secure the envelope closed.

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    Change the position back so it is "upright." Or turn it back 180 degrees.

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    Fold the very top point down to the bottom edge. Or, the bottom edge of the square you formed by "squashing."

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

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    Flatten the model. Ensure that the model can hold itself together.If you want , you can decorate with stickers or small drawings ...

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   Take a plain piece of printer paper and write or type your message.

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   Fold it in half hamburger style so it looks like this. Make sure the message is on the inside.

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   Unfold the piece of paper.

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   With the writing facing you, take one side of the paper, and fold it at a right angle so that the edge is touching the first crease.

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   Do this with the other side.

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   On one side of each right triangle, there is an open space. With one side, fold that space over so that it is touching the right triangle.

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   Do this with the other side.

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   Then take one side and fold it over at a right angle against the first crease.

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   Do this with the other side so it looks like this.

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    Then take one of these last triangles. You'll see a small flap under the tip of it. Slide the tip of it underneath the little flap.

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    Slide the tip of the other triangle underneath the flap found under it. Now it's done. It should look like this.

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    If you plan on mailing the envelope, you can write the address on the back.If you want , you can decorate with stickers or small drawings ...

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• Question

  Why do I have to use square paper?

  

  If the paper isn't square, it will not fold correctly and will not be a perfect envelope.

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  If I make it with normal paper, will it mail safely?

  

  The envelope may open up in the mail if you don't glue or tape it, but if you do that it should be as safe as a regular envelope.

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  Can you put anything in the gift package?

  

  If it fits, then yes. Don't post illegal substances in the mail though as it could be dangerous.

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  Do I even need glue? I mean, it's origami.

  

  You're right, you don't actually need glue. Every origami piece you make will hold itself together if you folded it correctly. Glue can just help make it extra-sturdy if necessary.

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  Do I need to use paste or glue on my origami envelope?

  

  You can choose whichever glue you want, but liquid glue is messy and it will need to dry for a lot longer.

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  Why is the bottom of the envelope not sealed?

  

  Because it fits into the flap. In true origami, you very rarely or never use tape or glue. Because this is an envelope, however, we can make an exception. I suggest using a quick swipe of a glue stick, because if you use too much glue then you can't get into the envelope. Or you can cut some pieces of double-sided tape and fit them into the flap.

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  Why do you do origami?

  

  It can be fun and is a way to relax or create something new!

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  What size paper should I use?

  

  You can use whatever size paper you like, depending on what one you're doing.

• Question

  How do I open the envelope?

  

  Jasmine Fowler

  Community Answer

  You just need to take the flap out of the fold and it should open if you made it correctly.

• Question

  Can I use A4 paper instead of square paper?

  

  HiImFluffi

  Community Answer

  If you use A4 paper, it wont fold properly, unless you are planning to cut it into a square.

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• Use a bone folder to make the creases really sharp.

• Pick a sheet of paper that has a different color on the front than on the back. Larger sized envelopes are great for handmade cards.

• You can use any kind of paper - try cutting magazine pages into squares, or using leftover squares of wrapping paper. Creativity is key! You can even try to make your own origami paper by painting one side of a square piece of paper.

• Use larger pieces of paper to make larger envelopes. For bigger envelopes you can use wrapping paper or any paper, as long as it is easy to fold. If the original sheet of paper is not square shaped, you may have to turn it into a square.

• When folding the flap in Step 4, you may also use a ruler. Measure the length of the paper at the longest fold. Make three equal divisions, either with or without a pencil, and fold. You may have to use math to get the folds just right.

• Sharp creases make the envelope crisper and more secure. To make a sharp crease, pinch your fingernails together and drag it along the crease.

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Things You'll Need

• 1 square piece of paper The envelope will end up approximately half as wide as the original square and a third as tall.
• Ruler (optional)
• For method 2, a piece of printer paper, any color

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To make an origami envelope, fold a square piece of paper in half like a triangle, then fold the top point of the first layer toward the bottom. Next, fold the outer points toward the center, so the bottom is square. Along the square, fold the left point back to the left edge, fold it again back toward the middle, then unfold the last fold. Next, turn your envelope so the top point is facing you, then take the folded portion and squish it flat. To finish it off, turn it again so the pointy part is on top, then fold the point down and tuck it into the pocket. Keep reading for some creative ways to use your envelope!

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