How to Fold an Origami Cup
This post will teach you how to fold a cup which is indispensable in our daily life, it is easy to make and interesting.
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: 8 minutes
- Paper: 15×15 cm
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Prepare a 15×15 cm origami square paper, with different colors on each side, to create a 6×6 cm cup. Different cups can be made using various colors and sizes of square paper.
Origami Cup Video
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Start with the white side of the paper facing up. Fold in half horizontally crease it well then unfold.
Step 2
Fold it in half vertically, crease it well then unfold it.
Step 3
Flip it over.
Step 4
Fold it in half diagonally, then unfold it.
Step 5
Fold it in half vertically from the opposite position, crease it well then unfold it.
Step 6
Flip it over to make the white side face up.
Step 7
Rotate it 45 degrees clockwise.
Step 8
Here we will make a water bomb base, if you are new to origami, you can check the basic folds on our website.
Use both hands to press the two creases on the right and left sides. Then push it down to make these left, right and top points meet the bottom point.
Finally, flatten it to form a triangle.
Step 9
Take the left and right corners of the top layer, and fold them toward the center to meet the vertical crease.
Step 10
Flip the model over.
Step 11
Repeat step 9 for this side, fold both left and right corners to the center, make sure to align with the bottom layer.
Step 12
Fold the bottom corner of the top layer up along the dotted line.
Step 13
Flip it over.
Step 14
In the same way, fold the bottom corner up.
Step 15
View it from the top, open it from the left and right sides, and fold the two upper flaps together to the top, and the lower two together to the bottom. Then view it from the left, and lay it flat.
Step 16
Fold the bottom corner up along the dotted line.
Step 17
Flip it over.
Step 18
Repeat step 16 for this side.
Step 19
Fold the top triangle down along the dotted line.
Step 20
Then unfold the top triangle.
Step 21
Now view it from the bottom.
Step 22
Gently pull the top and bottom edges, while pushing the left and right midpoints outward to form the cup’s opening.
Next, flip it over, and adjust the bottom of the cup to make it flatter.
Be careful not to push and pull too hard, or it may cause the folds to come undone.
What’s Next
Now you have successfully folded a cup, you must be very accomplished. We also offer a lot of tutorials for simple origami, and they are all very interesting, so feel free to choose the one you like to learn.
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