Origami Magic Box

Origami Magic Box Step 1: Start by folding the origami 4-pointed star. This is what you should have to start with. Use a silky smooth origami paper. A paper with color on both sides would be nice too.

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Origami Magic Box Step 2: Fold where indicated below. Crease well and unfold.

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origami-magic-box-step-2

Origami Magic Box Step 3: Make an inside reverse fold on that tip. Push the tip inwards. The tip will "disappear" in between the 2 layers of paper.

You can watch this video if you're not familiar with inside reverse folds.

 

 

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origami-magic-box-step-3

origami-magic-box-step-3


Origami Magic Box Step 4: Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on the other three tips. When completed, all tips will now be hidden under the top layer of paper and you're left with a flat square unit.

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Origami Magic Box Step 5: Make a diagonal fold where indicated. Crease well and unfold.

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origami-magic-box-step-5

Origami Magic Box Step 6: Proceed to tuck the tip into the pocket. This can be quite challenging as it is a tight space. Try your best to slide the tip flat into the pocket without creasing it. This step will be much easier if your paper is silky smooth.

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origami-magic-box-step-6

Origami Magic Box Step 7: Repeat Steps 5 and 6 on the other 3 tips and your origami magic box is complete!

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Watch the video to see the magic box in action!

Origami Magic Box Video

 

 

 

It goes from this....

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to this!!

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