Beautiful Origami Candy Box

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  Step 1

  I started with a six inch by six inch piece of paper...(dual colored) - but by all means, the 12 inch by 12 inch are beautiful too...fold in half. Then unfold.

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  Step 2

  I want you to fold in half the other way. I'm keeping my "red" color on the inside. Then unfold again.

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  Step 3

  Turn the model over so that the blue side is up. Press your finger down at the centre point as shown. This will help to make your next fold. See next step.

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  Step 4

  Fold up corner to corner diagonally and complete the fold.

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  Step 5

  Turn the paper over so that the red side is up. Press your finger down at the centre point.

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  Step 6

  This is what your model should look like now. :)

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  Step 7

  Bring up the two corners as shown in the diagram.

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  Step 8

  Now bring up the other two corners, and lay the model down. You will have a closed pointed end, and one open end just like in the diagram.

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  Step 9

  Now we are going to make a crease down the middle by folding the model in half, and then unfolding it again.

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  Step 10

  Keep the closed pointed end towards you. You should have 2 "flaps" on the right hand side, and 2 "flaps" on the left hand side.

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  Step 11

  With the closed pointed end facing you, bring in one of the right hand "flaps" townard that centre line. Then do the same for one of the left hand "flaps" as shown.

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  Step 12

  Turn over and do the same to the back. This is what your model should look like now. :)

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  Step 13

  Now we are going to open the left flap a little bit and "squash" fold it....just like the diagram. See the next step. Complete the crease, and then do the same for the right hand side.

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  Step 14

  This is what your model should look like. Turn the model over and repeat step 13 to the back.

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  Step 15

  Now fold the flaps over so that the front and the back of the model look like this (the "red" is hidden in BETWEEN the flaps) Now if we look closely at this model you will see the centre line. You will also see two diagonal lines, one on the right hand side and one on the left hand side. I want you to use that crease line and "reverse" fold. See next step.

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  Step 16

  Here is the reverse fold, then crease the paper to complete the fold. Repeat for the right hand side. Turn the model over and repeat this step.

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  Step 17

  Completing step 16....:)

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  Step 18

  Okay...this is what our model should look like now.

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  Step 19

  I am starting to bring the first tip downward as far as it will go.

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  Step 20

  This is as far as it will go. Crease the paper. Fold gently over and repeat the process 3 MORE times.

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  Step 21

  This is what our model looks like now. :) We're almost done.

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  Step 22

  Open the box gently as shown...

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  Step 23

  Place the "pointed" bottom against the table and press down with your finger. Gently spread the insides of the box open with two fingers, working the corners.

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  Step 24

  Here is our box! Now you can take the smooth handle of an artist paintbrush to paper curl the ends.

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  Step 25

  You can curl the ends towards you, or away from you, or even just leave them straight if you wish. :)

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  Step 26

  You did it! Now add some candy and enjoy!
  I hope you enjoyed this "how to"
  :)
  Lanie

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Lanie V. · Edmonton, Alberta, CA · 86 projects 1st September 2010

Hi Guys....step 16. Use the diagonal lines that you see on the left and right hand side of the centre line, and fold it back on itself...
Hope this helps.

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aneniine · 58 projects 1st September 2010

Me too...I think i will start again because my model looks awful now.

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Scarlie Lou XD 26th August 2010

this is really cool
but i get confused at step 16

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Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects 24th August 2010

Like it, sooo handy for to put things in for a gift as a wrapping.
awesome idea!!!!

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jolle f. · Belgium, Wisconsin, US · 1 project 24th August 2010

i'm going to make it after lunch!
good how to

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