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How to fold a vase -origami-

Fold a Vase -Origami-

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Im using a sheet of Origami paper

Im using a sheet of Origami paper

Fold paper in half

Fold paper in half

Then fold that into three equal sections and create guide lines

Then fold that into three equal sections and create guide lines

Open paper, it should look like this with 5 lines

Open paper, it should look like this with 5 lines

Do steps 2 and three, but fold the other direction so when you open the paper, you will have a grid

Do steps 2 and three, but fold the other direction so when you open the paper, you will have a grid

Take the two middle rows and fold them in so they meet the line  in the middle. You will need to fold the square grid in half to do so

Take the two middle rows and fold them in so they meet the line in the middle. You will need to fold the square grid in half to do so

Do the last step but in the other direction

Do the last step but in the other direction

Flip it over, should look like so

Flip it over, should look like so

Point! Only in one of squares on the tip seen in the picture. Fold it so it turns into a diamond shape. You need to imagine pulling the opening the other direction, then pressing it down neatly

Point! Only in one of squares on the tip seen in the picture. Fold it so it turns into a diamond shape. You need to imagine pulling the opening the other direction, then pressing it down neatly

Do the same for all 4 sides

Do the same for all 4 sides

Take that and by using the original guiding lines, fold both sides back

Take that and by using the original guiding lines, fold both sides back

Again with the guiding lines, fold on top like so

Again with the guiding lines, fold on top like so

When you fold it down, make the corners of the paper go under the diamonds so it is hidden

When you fold it down, make the corners of the paper go under the diamonds so it is hidden

When step 13 is complete, it should look like this

When step 13 is complete, it should look like this

Fold the inside corners out as shown

Fold the inside corners out as shown

Then fold then the other ways so you cant see it

Then fold then the other ways so you cant see it

Flip it over

Flip it over

Hold the place where my finger is and don't let go there. The other places, pull, and it should open up

Hold the place where my finger is and don't let go there. The other places, pull, and it should open up

Open all sides and now it looks like a container

Open all sides and now it looks like a container

Shape it the way you want

Shape it the way you want

Finish!

  • 1.0 Square Paper
  • Your fingers