How To Fold A Japanese Cube Or Gift Box (Tamatebako)

video How To Fold A Japanese Cube Or Gift Box (Tamatebako)

Learn how to fold a beautiful Japanese cube from six pieces of paper. The cube can be used as a Christmas ornament or a gift box.

Instructdb says: May 13, 2012. 12:01 AM

the video doesn't play...was it removed?

nephewx2 says: Nov 23, 2011. 3:58 PM

can you please add directions because not everone can learn from just a video

grey_starr says: Dec 30, 2009. 8:05 AM

I make a box that looks very similar to the finished box - but is way easier to fold... I should make an instructable it so you could see.

HALOPLAYER101 in reply to grey_starrDec 18, 2010. 8:58 AM

This is to grey_starr make a step by step

HALOPLAYER101 in reply to grey_starrDec 18, 2010. 8:56 AM

hey can u make a step by step not a video becuase I don`t have Flash Player

thepelton in reply to grey_starrMar 8, 2010. 10:53 AM

I would like to see your origami box, if you are willing to show it.

sudoku_maze says: Aug 26, 2009. 6:14 AM

question... in new in this methodz. can u plz tell me how long does the paper u made. i means is the 1 small squares that u make is 3 cm coz u nver mntions it tq

Jennifer F. (author) in reply to sudoku_mazeSep 5, 2009. 2:40 AM

Hi! The large ball uses paper 15 cm x 15 cm. The small one uses 5 cm x 5 cm.

CAMM says: Dec 22, 2008. 6:17 PM

I learned how to make these last year, very cool. One thing that has always frustrated me is when people making videos of origami have weird lighting, it would look a lot better if you had a light shining from the side so you could see the creases.

halo2party says: Nov 15, 2008. 8:17 AM

looks very challenging

christinemalczanek says: Mar 17, 2008. 5:53 PM

i recieved one of these as a gift, but could never figure out how it was made. THANKS! ~ christine malczanek

GorillazMiko says: Feb 25, 2008. 3:30 PM

Great job, looks nice, would definitely give these out at school. Great job once again!

reedz says: Feb 25, 2008. 12:35 PM

Great job, for some of the steps I would do the fold and then move my hand away so it can be seen a little more clearly. But I still really like it anyway. I might make this with only five sides and use it as a planter. +1

reedz in reply to reedzFeb 25, 2008. 12:35 PM

...or not +1 because there isn't an option to