origami gift boxes step by step

Making an origami gift box (often called a Masu Box) is very easy and requires no glue or scissors. You only need one square sheet of paper.

Here's a step-by-step guide:

Preparation:
Use a square sheet of paper (e.g., 15x15 cm or 20x20 cm). If you want to make a lid, use a second sheet of paper that's slightly larger (about 0.5 - 1 cm wider) so it fits snugly.

Steps:
Creating the Main Crease:

Fold the paper in half (rectangle), crease, then unfold.

Fold it in half the other way, crease, then unfold.

Fold diagonally (triangle) in both directions, crease, then unfold again until you see a star pattern in the center of the paper.

Blintz Fold (Toward the Center):

Fold all four corners of the paper toward the center point (middle). You should now have a smaller square shape.

Forming the Box Sides:

Fold the bottom edge towards the center, then fold the top edge towards the center until they meet. Press firmly.

Unfold the top and bottom folds.

Rotate the paper 90 degrees, then repeat: fold the bottom edge towards the center and the top edge towards the center. Press, then unfold.

Forming the Frame:

Unfold two opposite corners (e.g., the top and bottom) until the paper looks elongated, while keeping the other two corners folded in the center.

Folding the Box Walls:

Lift the two sides that are still folded to form the left and right walls.

Fold the top corner inward to form the third wall. When folding, let the corners follow the diagonal creases you made earlier.

Repeat the same process on the bottom edge to form the fourth wall.

Finishing:

Make sure all the folds at the bottom of the box are aligned and pressed firmly. Your origami gift box is complete!