A mountain fold is one of the two folding methods used for creating origami, the other fold being the valley fold, with all other folds being basically variations of these two folds. The mountain fold is easy to do but as it forms the basis of origami and the beginner may not know what it is referring to, this article aims to help.
Steps
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Place the origami paper on a flat surface. A table makes the ideal surface.
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Place your thumbs and fingers at the ends of the crease you intend to make.
- Fold the paper behind, pinching the fold in. This raises the fold, like a mountain.
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Smooth the crease that has been made. The mountain (or backward) fold is now made.
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Finished.
Tips
- Always use a flat, smooth surface for folding on. It should be larger than the item being folded.
- Always fold in a direction away from you. This makes folding easier for you.
- Creases should always be firm and sharp for preciseness and neatness.
Warnings
- Don't hurry folding; better folds come from being patient and ensuring accuracy and tidiness.
- When making origami, the first attempt is often no good. Keep trying and you'll soon master each origami object you want to make.
Things You'll Need
- Origami paper
- Flat surface for folding
