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How To Make An Origami Cup

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introHow To Make An Origami Cup

This is an origami paper cup. The purpose of this cup was on those hot summer days in September when you just start school. The teachers have no plumbing in our portables, so they have arrowhead water dispensers. They have a spot for cups, but what do you know, NO CUPS!!! I asked my teacher several times to replace the cups. He said he would but always forgot about it. My friend and I, decided to take action. We made various models, but this one I'm posting is the best in; water capacity, paper usage and looks. It even has a cup holder! YES THIS CUP ACTUALLY WORKS!!! Have fun and please don't copy my instructable or take credit for coming up with it (except focus finder) :~) I give 50% of the credit to KnexGunFan. http://www.instructables.com/member/KnexGunFan/

P.S. I am aware of this paper cup,

http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-container/?commentflag=1200528885669#CIAE7T9FBGW883K

but I have been making these cups for three years! Please don't say i copied them =~) And he gave me permission to post this one.

P.P.S. Mine is a little different.

P.P.P.S. It's a blast to shoot at them with airsoft, paintball, knex or real guns.
If i make any spelling mistakes or leave anything uncler, please tell me. Thank you and don't forget to rate!
How To Make An Origami Cup
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step 1Getting Your Materials

For this cup you will need:1* sheet of paper (preferably printer paper)A piece of tape (for the cup holder)A flat surfacetwo hands (preferably paper cut proof lol!)*You can…


step 2Shaping the paper

These first few steps will show how to shape up the paper. Photo 1: Find your flat surface. Photo 2: Lay your paper flat. Photo 3: Fold the paper as shown and be neat!…


step 3The Holder

This is how you build the holder. I hope you saved that little strip! Photo 1: This is the strip. Photo 2: Wrap the strip around the cup. Photo 3: Now tighten as neede…


step 4Usage of your mintyhippo paper cup.

Put the cup in the holder after you fill it with a liquid to prevent getting the holder wet. When filling, use a gentle steady stream to fill to avoid a rip in the cup. …


16 comments
Oct 19, 2009. 10:46 AMnobear says:
some of you guys should try mine its called papercup water bomb its by no bear
Aug 26, 2009. 7:05 PMspiralofhope says:
You don't need a piece of tape for the last step. Here's how I did it:

- Take your long strip of paper and place it down so it's landscape in front of you.
- take the bottom edge and fold it roughly into the middle
- take the top edge and fold it so that it's roughly near the bottom
- Take the left edge, and fold one corner up, so you made a triangle out of that edge
- Pick the page up, and curl the edges together
- feed the triangled edge into the opening on the other side

You could also pinch a fold or two in your ring, to help it not unfurl so much.

It's not as good as tape for resisting weight and water, but it works.
Jun 12, 2009. 11:00 PMGENIUS!! says:
i gota cp for my crackers thanx!!
i gave it 5.0 :)
Jan 23, 2008. 3:24 PMMintyhippo (author) says:
Thanks everyone for your comments! =~)

Feb 12, 2009. 4:35 PMsweets10123 says:
no offense, but you asked 2 know if anything is spelled wrong and you spelled UNCLEAR wrong. just thought you'd like 2 know!!!

P.S. Rating from 1-10: 15!!! ;)
Jan 31, 2009. 5:36 PMILIKEPIE333 says:
this is very useful and I give it...
5*s
I love this thing!
Jan 31, 2009. 5:35 PMILIKEPIE333 says:
double or triple it up for more strength
Jul 13, 2008. 1:10 PMfreakinslop says:
this is the awesome =D

May 13, 2008. 8:04 AMflipdriver says:
neat
Apr 26, 2008. 11:32 AMtetris says:
hat is pretty cool. Because i hate drinking out of the fountain at school and it would really help.
Jan 26, 2008. 4:39 PMKnexGunFan says:
thanks for the credit on teachin you

:P
Jan 19, 2008. 3:55 PMcstrike pwner says:
I would use a cup becouse it holds water for MORE than two. WHY DID YOU POST THIS?????
Jan 19, 2008. 4:45 PMMintyhippo (author) says:
did you read why i built it at the top of the page?
Jan 23, 2008. 3:01 PMkowala159 says:
I make these for holding the candies from the dispensers that give you lots of little hard candies but no cup. It works really well, and you can make it out of a handy napkin.
Jan 19, 2008. 10:12 AMGorillazMiko says:
Great job MintyHippo guy, I shall fill it up with egg yolk, and throw it at somebody's house. Just kidding, nice job. :P
Jan 19, 2008. 7:02 AMthebboy says:
ya i know i hate when we run out of cups. First comment.

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