Origami Star Box

This is a simple box that looks like a star.

Remember to take your time and make every fold cleanly. A pen or fingernail can help press the folds down.

Supplies

• Origami paper (or any square paper)
• A flat surface to fold on
• Pen or other object you can use to smoothen out the folds (fingernails also work)

Step 1: Place Paper on the Table

The side facing up will be the inside of the box.

Step 2: Fold the Paper in Half From Top to Bottom

Step 3: Unfold and Flip Over

Note that the pointy part of the crease is facing up.

Step 4: Repeat Steps 2-3 in a Direction Perpendicular to the Original Fold

You should have 2 mountains running perpendicular to each other forming a plus sign like in the picture.

Step 5: Flip the Paper Over

Step 6: Fold the Paper Diagonally

Step 7: Repeat Step 6 But Perpendicular to Step 6

Step 8: Press in the Center Lightly and Bring the Corners In

The corners should pop up a bit. Bring the corners together and fold flat

Step 9: Flip It Over So the Opening Faces Up

Step 10: Fold Down the Top Layer to the Center Crease. Repeat for the Left Side

Only fold the top layer.

Step 11: Flip the Paper Over and Repeat Step 10 for the Other Side

Step 12: Fold the Bottom Triangle Up.

Also flip it over and do the fold in the other direction. This makes a crease which will help later.

Step 13: Open the Fold and Flatten

Make sure that the crease on the bottom orange triangle lines up with the white one.

Step 14: Repeat Step 13 on the Right Side

Step 15: Flip Over and Repeat Steps 13-14 on the Other Side

Step 16: Fold One Layer Over to the Right and Fold a Triangle Into the Center. Do This for Both Sides.

Step 17: Fold Over 2 Layers to Find the Odd Side Out and Repeat Step 16

Step 18: Fold Down the Upper Triangle. Flip Over and Repeat for the Other Sides

Step 19: Open Up the Box a Bit...

Step 20: Open the Box Fully

The bottom edges of the box will be well defined if you did step 12