Text-Only Instructions -
Credits and Resources:
For an example of this fold including pictures with instructions, visit
ucandostuff.com
Paper to be used: Square, any size; use large paper to practice with at first.
A square made from printer or copy paper would be a nice size for this envelope.
Folding level: Easy/Beginner
Steps: 12
Description: This is a flat, square tato or envelope with an attractive design at its center, especially eye-catching if folded from origami paper that is patterned or colored on one side.
The center decoration of this model also serves to provide a closure for the parcel.
Remarks:
This fold can be used in scrap books, on top of gifts, for enclosing cards, notes, money, any small, flat object.
The model is quite secure as long as you do not fill it with things that are heavy or bulky.
Alternatively, a note can simply be folded into this model and decorated for a quick children's project or a personal touch.
It can also be folded as pretty coasters for a special occasion.
If you are using paper that is colored on one side, place the color you want the center design to be, facing up.
NOTE: This model starts from the blintz base. If you are able to achieve this without instructions, fold the blintz base, then go to Step 5.
You can also learn about the Blintz and other origami bases at the following link:
Bases Used in Origami
Step 1
Place a square down with its edges to the left and right, top and bottom.
Step 2
Fold the left edge over to meet the right edge. Crease and unfold.
Step 3
Fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge. Crease and unfold.
Step 4
Make the blintz fold by using the method you prefer to fold all four corners in to meet at the center of the square.
When pressed flat, you should end up with a smaller square-shaped model divided into 4 triangles.
Make sure that, as far as possible, all outside corners are folded neatly at a 90 degree angle and that the crease lines all lie straight and meet precisely in the center of the square.
Step 5
Open the square all the way and turn it over from left to right.
Step 6
Fold in all 4 points, just to meet the center points of the first crease lines you encounter.
Your paper will still be fairly large, with 4 small triangles that have been folded on each side.
Step 7
Keeping the small triangles folded, turn over the paper once again.
Step 8
Refold the center lines again by bringing the top edge to the bottom, unfold and then bring the left edge to the right and unfold.
Repeat these folds so that you are able to feel the center horizontal and vbertical creases of the model.
Step 9
Now, turn the paper so that one of the edges with the folded triangle is facing you.
The small triangle will be hidden at this stage, but will be revealed with the next step.
Step 10
fold the edge up so it meets the center crease of the paper, flipping the small triangular point from underneath the model.
Crease well and leave folded.
You will notice that the small folded triangle is now at the center of the square.
Step 11
Rotate your paper 90 degrees and repeat the previous step three more times, always making sure that you fold the edge to the center of the square and that the left and right sides of the envelope are as straight as possible.
You will notice that the edges and corners of Your folds will start to overlap each other as you fold the 2nd, 3rd and 4th sides.
The small triangles will all meet each other at the center of the folded square, creating a unique, eye-catching design.
Step 12
Lastly, locate the right bottom corner of your paper. Lift it up and grab the bottom flap that is underneath it.
Tuck the right flap under and press flat to lock the envelope.
You should have a flat, square envelope with a cluster of triangles at its center, resembling a flower or diamond shape formed by the small points created in the early stages of your project.
You will know that you have folded correctly if all 4 triangles at the center of the design look similar and are separated by folds that face in the same direction.
The tato should be securely closed now. It can only be opened by pulling out the last flap from its tucked-in position.
Making origami accessible to visually impaired crafters through text instructions.
for non-commercial use only.
Compiled by Lindy van der Merwe, May 2019
Revised: October 2023
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