How to Make a classic Origami Box
A cute mini origami box, very creative and simple to make. You can use it to pack some small gifts or store small stuff, like small sugar and hair accessories.
![origami box | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/6月3日成品-54-拷贝-scaled.webp)
We provide step-by-step diagram instructions and beginner-friendly videos. Check both for quicker learning.
If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.
- Folding time: 5 minutes
- Paper: 15×15 cm
- Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Material
Prepare a 15*15 cm square origami paper, with different colors on each side, and you will get a 5.7*5.7 cm lovely box. You can choose any color according to your preference, and other sizes of square paper are also available.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-page.webp)
Easy Origami Box Video
Step by Step Tutorials
Step 1
Start with the white side of the paper facing up. Fold it in half horizontally, crease it well and unfold.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-01.webp)
Step 2
Fold it in half vertically, crease well and unfold.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-02.webp)
Step 3
Fold the four corners of the paper to the center.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-03.webp)
Step 4
Rotate it 45 degrees clockwise.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-04.webp)
Step 5
Fold the top and bottom edges along the dotted line to the center, crease it well, and then unfold it.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-05.webp)
Step 6
Fold the left and right edges to the center along the dotted line, crease it well then unfold it.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-06.webp)
Step 7
Unfold the left and right triangles.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-07.webp)
Step 8
Fold the top and bottom edges to the center along the dotted line.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-08.webp)
Step 9
Then unfold them for only 90 degrees, creating two standing edges.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-09.webp)
Step 10
Lift the right corner along the dotted line slightly.
Fold both the bottom and top sides along the dotted line, and bring the two red points together.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-10.webp)
Step 11
Fold the black line to meet the red line along the dotted line. Now you have one of the sides of the box.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-11.webp)
Step 12
Similarly, lift the left corner slightly along the dotted line, and make the two red points together on both sides.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-12.webp)
Step 13
Finally, fold the black line to meet the red line along the dotted line, and this cute box is done.
![origami-box](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/origami-box-13.webp)
Other easy box ideas
![origami box | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/6月3日成品-55-拷贝-scaled.webp)
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