How to Make a Box

This is a tutorial on how to make a box that can stick together without needing tape or glue.

Supplies

6 Pieces of square paper (each different colored sheet will add more color to your box)

Step 1: Initial Creases

take a piece of paper and fold it in half (top to bottom), then fold the top and bottom to meet the middle line

Step 2: Fold Corners

fold two opposite corners to meet at the first line

TIP: remember which corners you folded, each paper should be done the exact same way

Step 3: Fold Top Flap

fold the top flap down to meet at the middle line

Step 4: Corner Fold

take the corner of the top flap that hasn't been folded yet and fold it to meet at the bottom folded line

Step 5: Fold Bottom Flap

Fold the bottom and meet at the middle line

Step 6: Corner Fold

Similarly to step 4, fold the bottom flap to meet at the top of your paper. In order to make the pattern in the image, tuck in the fold beneath the top flap

Step 7: Side Creases

Now flip the paper over. fold the sides in. Then unfold

TIP: when both sides are folded correctly, it should make a square shape

Step 8: Repeat

Repeat the last 7 steps until you have 6 pieces that are all identical

Step 9: Combining 2 Pieces

take 2 pieces and stick one of the sides into the flap of the other

Step 10: Combining 3 Pieces Pt1

repeat step 9 with a third piece

Step 11: Combining 3 Pieces Pt2

connect the side that is not yet connected

TIP: for the next few steps, I prefer to flip this over

Step 12: Combining 4 Pieces

Similarly to step 10 & 11, it will take 2 insertions to connect the 4th piece. insert carefully

TIP: this may start to fall apart, but don't worry just follow the steps again to get back to where you were

Step 13: Combining 5 Pieces

This step needs 3 insertions.

TIP: I recommend inserting the new piece first, then sticking the edges into the new piece.

Step 14: Combining 6 Pieces

The hardest step needing 4 insertions

TIP: as before insert the new piece into its position before putting the sides in

Step 15: DONE!

Now you have your finished box!