Text-Only Instructions
Credits and Resources:
This box by Guiceppe Baggi, is one of the most useful containers to know how to fold, since one of its outstanding features is that three boxes can be folded from the same set of instructions.
It is likely that this design may also be found under different titles on various sites elsewhere on the Internet with some minor variation on folding methods and sequences.
For instructions with pictures, see, for example,
Paper to be used: Square or rectangular; any size; thicker paper or thin cardstock is recommended.
Folding level: Intermediate
Steps: 16
Description: The shape and size of this model will depend on both the shape, size and starting orientation of the paper used.
* Folding this box from a square will result in a fairly high, rectangular box.
* Folding from rectangular paper and starting in landscape orientation will result in a long, fairly high, narrow box.
* Folding from rectangular paper and starting in portrait orientation will result in a high, cubed-shape box.
Make sure though, that if you use rectangular paper, the rectangle should not be too skinny. If the rectangle is too narrow and/or long, the steps below will not work.
You can check if a rectangle will work by folding up until Step 5. If there is a space between the two bottom rectangles, the instructions will work. If the triangles meet each other though, rather try with another size rectangle or a square.
Remarks:
This box is great for organizational purposes. You can fold different shapes and sizes of the Baggi box depending on the space you have available and the kind of things you want to store or organize.
Start with your paper color-side down.
Step 1
Decide on which paper and orientation you would like to use and place your paper on your work surface accordingly.
Step 2
Fold the page in half by bringing the bottom edge to meet the top edge. Crease and unfold.
Step 3
Fold both top and bottom edges to meet at the center line. Crease and unfold.
Step 4
Fold bottom to top again like in Step 2, but keep folded this time.
Step 5
Fold both left and right bottom corners in to meet the center horizontal crease. Keep folded.
Step 6
Now fold the two top corners down in the same way, but with the single, top layer of paper only.
You will have a six-sided shape with two squares at the top corners that remain unfolded.
Step 7
Turn the model anti-clockwise so that the part with the unfolded squares is on the left.
Step 8
Fold the two bottom triangles over on themselves. Make a strong horizontal crease and then unfold.
Step 9
Now do the same with the two top triangles. Make a strong crease again and unfold.
Notice that the left, unfolded part of the paper will also fold over with the triangles. This is correct.
Note that if you have started with a rectangle in portrait position, the four triangles will be quite big, so they will overlap. Don't mind this. Simply fold over the bottom edge, unfold and then fold the top edge and unfold again.
Step 10
Now turn the paper clockwise so the unfolded squares are at the top again.
Step 11
Bring the top layer only down over the corners to have a boat shape at the bottom and an unfolded rectangle at the top.
Step 12
Find the long pocket at the horizontal center of the paper and pull it towards you into an upright position.
The first long edge and two sides of the box will form.
Step 13
Orient the box so its side is nearest you. The side already folded should be on the right and the single-layered side that will still be flat on the table, should be on the left.
Step 14
There will be a folded part to the right, this is the back and sides of the box and an unfolded piece of paper sticking out on the left.
Looking at the unfolded paper nearest you, you will notice a crease that lies directly on the folding surface and another crease joining the first at a 90 degree angle.
You will unite these two creases or folds, bringing the last side of the box in an upright position with a large flap sticking out towards you.
You are aiming to form a triangular wing that should be sticking out on the side of the box.
Crease from the join at the bottom corner outwards to make a nice triangle with edges that meet perfectly, ending in a nice, sharp point.
Step 15
Lastly, take the flap you have just created and press it towards the right tucking it under the flap on the side of the box.
It should slot in securely. Press it in all the way.
Step 16
Now turn the model 180 degrees in order to repeat the last steps on the other side.
The unfolded corner will now be on your right, so you will perform the folds in the opposite direction.
Your Baggi Box is ready for use!
Making origami accessible to visually impaired crafters through text instructions.
for non-commercial use only.
Compiled by Lindy van der Merwe, October 2021
Revised, February 2023
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