Text-Only Instructions
Credits and Resources:
Designer: Lindy van der Merwe/Unknown/Traditional
Paper to be used: Square, any size; use large paper to practice with at first.
Squares cut from A4 construction, copy or printer paper will make envelopes of 10 cm x 10 cm.
Folding level: Beginner/Intermediate
Steps: 13
Description:
This model is a flat, square tato or envelope that reminds of the Puzzle Purse. It has 4 overlapping flaps that close in one direction, like the arms of a pinwheel. The last flap is tucked under the first, creating a locking mechanism for the envelope.
Unlike the Puzzle Purse, however, this model is not folded into thirds.
It is a great gift envelope with the front side being completely smooth while the other has the one-directional triangular motif.
It looks interesting and beautiful, especially when folded from speciality paper and will keep whatever is placed inside safe due to the overlapping closure.
It is a wonderful children's project to create a personalized keepsake or a gift for a special person in your life.
It can also be used in scrap books or for advent calendars.
NOTE: This model starts from the Blintz Base. If you are able to achieve this without instructions, fold the Blintz Base twice; then go to Step 6.
You can also learn about the Blintz and other origami bases at the following link:
Introduction to Folds andBases used in Origami
Step 1
Place a square down with its edges to the left and right, top and bottom.
Step 2
Fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge, but do not make a crease across the entire sheet.
Try to only make a small pinch mark at the center of the paper.
In this way you will avoid crease lines across the front of the envelope.
If you don't mind the crease lines, just crease as normal and unfold.
Step 3
Rotate the model 90 degrees to the right or clockwise so the next side is facing you and repeat the previous step.
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
Position your paper once again as for Step 1 and then repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 with your folded square.
You will be working with more layers of paper, so press down hard enough with your fingers to make strong creases.
Step 6
Explanation
We are now going to pull out 4 flaps from our folded model.
We won't be making new folds as such, but rather shift or pull our already folded corners so they stand up at 90 degree angles.
If you turn the square so one of its sides is facing you, you will notice it is made up of a two-layered triangle.
In fact, the triangle is smooth on the side facing you, but there is a slit on the inside, dividing the flap in two.
We are aiming to hold the triangle on the left of each side flat, while gently pulling out the flap on the right, until we have a triangle that is sticking out or standing up at a 90 degree angle from the folding surface.
It is important we do not pull the right flap too far, so as not to disturb the next edge or side of our square.
, make sure all your triangles are flat before doing the pulling out step that follows.
If it helps, you could place something heavy on top of your square to keep all the flaps down, except the ones you are releasing or pulling out.
Step 7
So, with one of the edges of the square nearest you, place your left finger on the left part of the smooth triangle, while gently lifting the right side a little, and then pulling the right triangle open, to the right.
The right half of the two-layered triangle should "disassemble" itself, shifting from underneath the folds and now stand up, forming a new triangle on the right corner of the square.
Make sure the left side of the triangle you are holding down, stays put as you perform this step.
Only pull the right triangle far enough so it will stand up on its own. The left triangle on the next side of the square should stay undisturbed.
The pre-existing diagonal folds should help you here.
You can reinforce the triangle once it is standing up, starting at the bottom right corner and going along the existing crease towards the center of the square.
If all went well, you are now having a flat square with a triangle standing up at a 90 degree angle on the right corner, nearest you.
Leave the flap in this position for now.
Step 8
Rotate the model 90 degrees to the right or clockwise so the next side is facing you and repeat the previous step three more times.
Once all 4 sides are done, you will have a square made up of 4 flat triangles and another 4 that are standing up.
Step 9
Focus on the side nearest you.
Bring the triangle that is lying flat, in an upright position.
While holding it upright, find the flap just to the left of it that is already standing up.
Step 10
First press the triangle on the left flat towards the right and then you can press the triangle you are holding down on top of it.
Result: Your first corner has been formed. The paper that was on the left is now hidden underneath the triangle on this side of the square.
Step 11
Rotate the model 90 degrees to the right or clockwise so the next side is facing you and repeat the previous two steps three more times.
Step 12
When you do the last side, you will find that you will not be able to lift the left triangle all the way.
Just lift it up enough so you can tuck the triangle on the left in underneath it.
Step 13
Once you have completed the last side, check that the other edges and corners are folded correctly. You will know everything is in place if the folds of your Pinwheel Parcel all face in the same direction. They will meet at the center of the square and you will not be able to lift any of the flaps without dislodging the others.
Marvel at its beautiful cymmetry and present it to someone special.
Making origami accessible through text-only instructions.
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~`~Compiled by Lindy van der Merwe, January 2023
Revised, April 2024
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