This is a three-dimensional origami pyramid that comes with a square base and four faces, each of which is an isosceles triangle. It is very easy to make and takes up to 5 minutes. To make a pyramid like this, you need to prepare glue.

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Try using patterned paper or papers of different colors to make a unique pyramid. To personalize your product, you can add details such as writing your name with a pen or drawing cute stick figures.

  • Folding time: 5 minutes
  • Paper: 15ร—15 cm
  • Difficulty: Easy

Material

Get a piece of 15ร—15 cm origami square paper to create a lovely origami triangle pyramid.

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1


Place the paper with the desired display side facing up to begin folding, fold the bottom right edge to align with the top left edge, leaving a crease, and unfold it.

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Step 2

Fold the bottom left edge to align with the top right edge, leaving a crease, and unfold it.

origami triangle pyramid | origamiok

Step 3

Flip the paper over from left to right.

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Step 4

Fold the paper in half horizontally, leaving a crease, and unfold it.

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Step 5

Fold the paper in half vertically, leaving a crease, and unfold it.

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Step 6

Fold the top section of the top left edge indicated by the red line to align with the top section of the vertical crease indicated by the black line, leaving a crease shown by the dotted line, and unfold it.

Repeat this for the other seven sections of the four edges.

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Step 7

Turn over the paper from left to right.

origami triangle pyramid | origamiok

Step 8

Create four mountain folds as indicated by the red dotted lines, each connecting two red spots.

origami triangle pyramid | origamiok

Step 9

Turn over the paper from left to right, then apply glue to both sides of each of these four flaps. Finally, bring up the four flaps and glue them together. That’s your origami triangle pyramid.

origami triangle pyramid | origamiok
origami triangle pyramid | origamiok

We offer an origami pyramid box, which is different in that it has only three sides. It also has a cute heart and is most importantly functional.

In addition to the pyramid, you can also try to fold other types of polyhedrons, such as cubes. Our origami basic cube is also easy to make and can serve as a beautiful decoration.

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.

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Origami Pyramid Box

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