How to Make Origami Paper Deep Basket

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This simple little basket can be made from something as simple as a sheet of paper. Use it to hold sweets, loose change, or anything light and small.

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Start out with a square sheet of paper. If you can't get square paper use A4 and fold it to get a square then tear off the side.
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Make a fold from all the corners: Diagonal to diagonal and the other 2 corners. Fold the paper in half from the top to the bottom and from the left to the right. You should have 4 folds.

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Take 2 opposite corners and fold them in so they meet in the middle.
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Fold the 2 trapeziums in towards the middle and then stand them up. These are the sides of your origami basket.
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Take the sides that slope down and push down on them and flick the pointy bit up.
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Fold it down to the level of the other sides.
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Do the same to the other side.
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You have finished your basket.

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Where do you recommend going for other projects?
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Can you explain step five further?

Megan Qiu

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Take one of the triangles on the side and push it a little forward, but don't rip the paper.
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Can you make this anywhere?

Yes, anywhere you have paper.
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How do I make my basket sturdier?

You can do this by using a harder paper, or use glue so it will be sturdier.
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Can I use normal paper?

Miles Belyea

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That's what I did. My box worked out really well! I used regular printer paper.
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How do I add a handle?

You can add a paper handle just by cutting a strip of paper from the same paper used to make the basket, of a width about 1/2 to 1 inch (1-2.5cm). Staple or glue the ends of the strip by to the sides of the basket in its middle. If you don't want to glue or staple it, then cut small slits into the edges of the basket and gently slide in the strap ends to the slits.
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Where do I get the origami paper?

You can get origami paper from any stationery shop, office supplies store or art supplies store. Origami paper is also easily purchased online, from auction sites, direct from craft stores or through sites like Etsy, etc.
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What can I put in the basket?

You could keep small items in the basket, like paper clips, pins or buttons. Or, make some lovely paper flowers to add to your little origami basket.
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Can you make the basket bigger?

Elizabeth Bolster

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Yes, you can. Use a bigger size of origami paper to make a bigger basket, follow the same instructions above and the basket size will be bigger. Or, you could look for a different tutorial that provides larger dimensions for an origami basket.
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How can you customize it?

You can use paper with different patterns. You can also decorate the finished basket, such as doodling on the outside or the inside of the box, gluing ribbons on, and so much more.