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Let's make it with origami! Ideas for simple 3D creations

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Origami tends to be associated with flat designs, but you can actually make lots of three-dimensional pieces too.

In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for 3D origami projects.

From simple shapes like hearts, stars, and dice to small containers and toys you can play with, we’ve gathered a variety of ideas.

If you want to try making 3D origami or are looking for something a bit more challenging than flat designs, feel free to use this as a reference.

All of these ideas involve relatively simple steps, so give them a try without hesitation!

Let’s make it with origami! Ideas for simple 3D creations (51–60)

A cute box with mini drawers

[Origami] How to Make a Mini Drawer 💓 A handy origami box for small items! A cute box with a handle ✨

A cute box with mini drawers

Here’s an idea for a drawer made by combining two square boxes.

One of the boxes has a handle, so it scores top marks for both design and usability! Fold two opposite corners of the origami to the center, then fold again into thirds to make creases.

After that, fold the remaining corners inward to form the box shape.

To make the box with a handle, fold one of the corners that would normally be folded to the center back outward.

Make several and combine them to create a chest of drawers.

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A simple and stylish box

How to make a simple and stylish box with one sheet of origami paper – great for storing small items | origami Box / fukuoriroom

A simple and stylish box

This is a simple and stylish tall origami box with a clean, attractive shape! First, with an edge facing you, crease the paper into eighths both vertically and horizontally.

Next, fold it into a triangle twice to make creases, then add creases to the left and right sides.

It’s important to align the creases precisely when folding.

Once you’ve made creases at all four points, fold along them from the sides so that all faces form the shape of a box.

Finally, firmly crease each edge again to refine the shape, and you’re done! It can be used as a small container or for wrapping, making it a handy, easy-to-make practical item.

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Useful! Double-opening box

Origami Box [Easy-to-Understand Version] 🌸 Origami Box with gatefold lid – Revised for beginners –

Useful! Double-opening box

It’s a brilliant idea: it opens and closes from both sides, and the lower part of the lid overlaps so it shuts securely.

It may look difficult to make, but even beginners can give it a try.

First, fold all four corners of the origami square toward the center.

Fold the top corner outward once; after creasing, unfold it, then fold the corner again along the crease.

Next, fold the bottom edge up to align with the base of the top triangle.

Unfold the bottom edge, then fold the right edge to align with the corner of the small triangle created by the previous fold.

Continue by folding the top edge and the left edge in the same way.

From here, add fine creases to all four corners, reshape the whole piece into a long, narrow form, then form the lids at the top and bottom, and the box section in the center.

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Hexagonal box accessory case

How to make a small, handy hexagonal box 💕 Cute accessory holder [Origami]

Hexagonal box accessory case

Fold a square sheet of origami to make a rectangle in your preferred size, then use a glue flap to form it into a tube.

Flatten the tube so it’s halved, then fold it into thirds.

After creasing firmly, return it to a tube and it will form a hexagon.

Make cuts along the creases, glue to form the base, and create a lid using the same steps.

Reinforce the base and lid by layering additional origami paper, then decorate with beads to finish.

You can make the tube and lid from the same paper, or use different colors for a cute look.

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A book-shaped accessory case

[Origami] Book-shaped handy organizer | Sized to fit masking tape!! | Origami box

A book-shaped accessory case

Even masking tape fits inside! It’s a cute book-shaped box.

First, turn the origami paper over with a corner facing you.

Fold it into a triangle twice, then open it and fold the corners to meet the center.

After folding all four sides up so their edges align with the central crease, open it and apply glue in the middle.

Fold the corners inward along the lines to form the shape of a box.

Next, let’s make the cover.

Turn the origami paper over with an edge facing you.

Fold it in half, open it, and fold the edges to meet the center crease.

Mark a point 6 cm from the edge, make a slit there, and open it.

Fold along the lines, then glue the box you made first to the center, and you’re done!

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