Cut Out + Keep

Pyramid Box Base

Origami Boxes

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/pyramid-box-base • Posted by Tuttle Publishing

6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) sheets are standard A few changes in the early steps will yield a deeper base. An insert reinforces the bottom.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 35

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) sheets are standard A few changes in the early steps will yield a deeper base. An insert reinforces the bottom.

Instructions

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    Shallow Base 1

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    2 Fold to form crease line.

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    3

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    4 Fold to form crease line.

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    5

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    6 Tuck ends under triangles and place in center.

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    Insert

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    7

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    8

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    9

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    10

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    11

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    12 To strengthen the box, attach glue where indicated.

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    13

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    Deep Base from step 3 3

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    4

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    Complete the rest of the box using steps 4-13 on pages 22 and 23.