Origami Pleat Fold
Pleat Fold: This fold technique creates a zigzag fold in the paper.
![pleat fold |origami ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pleat-Fold-first-1024x768.webp)
How to make a pleat fold
Start with a square sheet of paper. Fold in half.
![pleat fold |origami ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pleat-Fold-01-1024x768.webp)
How to make a pleat fold
Now, we make two valley folds: valley and mountain fold.
Make the first Fold: Decide on the width of your pleat. Fold a portion of the paper parallel to one of the edges to create a valley fold.
![pleat fold |origami ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pleat-Fold-02-1024x768.webp)
How to make a pleat fold
Make the second fold: Take the two two layers, and make a valley fold, parallel to the first fold.
![pleat fold |origami ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pleat-Fold-03-1024x768.webp)
Finished pleat fold
You should now have a zigzag pattern in the section of the paper where you made the folds. This is the finished pleat fold.
![pleat fold |origami ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pleat-Fold-1-1-1024x768.webp)
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