A really easy paper box. You can make it with any size paper, square or rectangle. They aren't too strong (being made out of paper) but they're good for a while if you take care of them. They are a good way to use up flyers and other paper in a fun and useful way.
Steps
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Fold the paper in half hot dog style (the long way). If you are using square paper, it doesn't really matter which way you fold it. Unfold.
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Fold each side of the paper to the center crease. Unfold. The paper should be in quarters.
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Fold the paper in half hamburger style (the short way). Again, if you are using square paper, it doesn't really matter which way you fold it. Unfold.
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Fold each short side to the center.
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Fold each side into the center crease, like in Step 2. Keep folded.
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Fold each corner to the crease nearest it. You should end up with an uneven octagon.
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Fold the flaps from the middle down over the triangular flaps made in the previous step. Crease these flaps well with your fingernail, a penny,a coin, or some other small, hard object. This is important because the flaps are what make the box a box.
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Pull up on the two flaps and voila, you have a box! You may have to re-crease some of the folds to make your box rectangular/square, but that isn't too hard. It will take a couple of tries.
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Finished.
Tips
- If the instructions sound difficult or complicated, don't worry, it's not that hard.
- Don't expect to get it perfect on your first try, it will take a couple of tries.
Warnings
- Watch out for paper cuts!
- Do not throw this at someone. It has sharp corners.
- Do not put liquids in your new paper box, something disastrous could happen!
Things You'll Need
- Paper
- something to mark with (pencil,Marker,Crayon etc.)
