A puzzle origami invented by Piet Hein and diagrammed by Sebastian M. Kirsch. It’s a fun toy to kill time, and takes about 10 minutes to assemble. It’s composed of 7 different pieces made out of strips that look like those in Tetris. You can also make 6 pieces which would make ...more
Want to hone your origami folding skills but don't want to go through the monetary trouble of purchasing (sometimes pricey) origami paper? Then worry not; simply watch this easy origami tutorial to learn how to fold a basic cube using a single dollar bill (which we hope you ha ...more
This is the solution to the notorious 3x3 Soma Cube puzzle. Well, there's one mistake -- can you spot it?
This video tutorial shows how to fold a cube using Origami techniques and paper. Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, and can be used to create a variety of shapes, from simple to complex, out of just a piece of paper. Learn how to fold an origami cube by ...more
This origami project is fun if for no other reason than we get to blow into it at the end of folding and turn it from flat to so phat (sorry). This origami cube is simple and quick to make and is a great introductory project for origami beginners who are looking to increase th ...more
Make your own paper cubes. With this guide, you'll learn how to make a simple paper cube with origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own color ...more
Origami's an art, and when you get into 3D origami, it definitely gets harder. It involves more than just one piece of paper and a few folds. It requires plenty of paper, plenty of folds, and plenty of patience. This six-piece modular heart cube can look great, but you need pa ...more
Take classic origami moving cubes to the third dimension by attempting this box-like version of moving cubes, which moves on both the x and y axes. This amazing craft can be shaped into as many forms as you can make with Legos. Watch this video by origami folder Jo Nakashima ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make paper cube. Begin by folding the paper diagonally in half and cut the bottom bottom edge off to make a squared paper. Open the paper up and fold diagonally on the other side. Open it up and pinch in the two upper corners. Align ...more
Just when you thought bunnies couldn't get any more adorable comes this chubby wubby inflatable bunny cube. It's like the love child of a bunny and a square! Cute drawn-on beady eyes, a button nose, and perky pink ears that shoot up from its body only add to its sheer adorable ...more
First of all you need a standard paper of size 8 by 11.5 inches and a scissors. Step1. Take one corner of the paper and then fold it to meet the other side. Now press the diagonal and then crease it. Step2. Use the scissors to cut off the extra portion from the bottom of the ...more
It's true that much of traditional origami is static - lillies, dogs, and cranes that sit still and look pretty, at the most capable of lifting a wing or tail up in pathetic movement. Surprise yourself and friends by creating this origami moving cube, which shockingly moves 3 ...more
Check out this how-to video if you want to origami a cube with 6 pieces. Maybe you are an expert at origami or maybe you don't know the first thing about origami; either way, check out this fun, origami instructional video for mastering a cube with six pieces.
Check out this how-to video if you want to origami a cube with twelve pieces. Maybe you are an expert at origami or maybe you don't know the first thing about origami; either way, check out this fun, origami instructional video for mastering a cube with twelve pieces.
Check out this how-to video if you want to origami a cube with one piece of paper. Maybe you are an expert at origami or maybe you don't know the first thing about origami; either way, check out this fun, origami instructional video for mastering a cube with one piece of paper.
Learn how to make an origami cube which can be filled with water and used as a water bomb
This video origami tutorial shows how to use the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make shapes; in this case, a covered cube. Modular origami differs from the basic method in that it demands more than one sheet of paper for a project. For the covered cube, which loo ...more
Origami is the art of folding paper into cool things. Watch this video to learn how to make an origami paper cube! Start with a full sheet of regular 8.5 by 11 inch paper. Then fold one corner over to make a triangle and a rectangle. Fold the rectangular part of the triangle. ...more
if you love the valve puzzle game portal but don't have the money to buy expensive merchendise, you came to the right place. here you will learn how to make your own companion Cube just from a printed template Step 1: Print the Template You can get the free template here. Ju ...more
Learn how to make modular origami sonobe cube with 6 units video tutorial. What you need: 6 square pieces of paper with different colors Size 9cm x 9cm. Duration: 5 minutes Difficulty: Easy Video: .
Jennifer Fesco teach you how to fold a beautiful Japanese cube from six pieces of paper. The cube can be used as a Christmas ornament or a gift box. You will need 6 pieces of origami paper, a pencil, a ruler, a paper knife, a protective surface to cut on. A glue stick is optio ...more
In this video, learn how to fold an origami pinwheel cube. (Remember, it's not an actual pinwheel but a cube.)
As the procedure is lengthy and a bit complicated, this is the first in the two part series that explains the method of creating a paper rose cube. All you require are 6 pieces of square paper. Three of which should be colored rose colored (pink) whereas the other three shoul ...more
Origami, by its nature, injects a bit of magic into its incredibly tangled, convoluted folds and motifs that turn a flat sheet of paper into a living, breathing creature/work of art. Learn how to replicate nature in the most beautiful way possible by practicing how to origami ...more
I spent the holiday weekend becoming fluent in the basics of modular origami. With practice, you can churn out the below models surprisingly quickly. Icosahedron, Octahedron & Cube. My first attempt at the octahedron can be seen here, which I found was actually a bit tougher t ...more
Paul Jackson demonstrates how to make the Jackson cube. You will have two lines on the paper, but you should only use one as a reference. You must remember symmetry.
Got a seriously large number of business cards stashed in your basement due to ordering several boxes full only to have the company mess up on your phone number? Make use of these otherwise extraneous and superfluous cards by watching this video. Whip out those nameplates and ...more
Video: . Learn how to make a paper modular origami magic rose cube instructions. This is a great modular origami model made by 6 units. The cube (box) may transforming easy for few second into paper rose and vice versa. This is a nice origami figure that you can make for val ...more
Modular origami is a technique that can be used to build some pretty interesting and impressive models of mathematical objects. In modular origami, you combine multiple units folded from single pieces of paper into more complicated forms. The Sonobe unit is a simple example un ...more
With this guide, you'll learn how to make a simple paper cubes with origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful paper cubes from sonob ...more
To play off Gertrude Stein's famous quote, a rose is a rose is a magic paper cube. And with this paper folder's guide, you'll learn how to make your very own magic rose cube from paper using the Japanese art of origami. This design by Valerie Vann, and folded by YouTuber Germa ...more
The basic tenet of origami is to create an object - a bird, cube, monkey, etc. - using a single piece of paper. And while for the most part this is possible, there are notable exceptions, including modular origami and this menacing red bull. Just take one look at the bull and ...more
One of the most popular and basic origami geometric shapes is the "water bomb," which is a simple inflated cube. With a few extra folds and only a minor shift in approach, a more complex geometric shape can be achieved. This 24-faced, 3-dimensional object is formed using 8 id ...more
This unbelievable paper craft toy is made of triangles and tape. Unlike origami, it has hinges and can transform to form many different 3D objects.
Watch this how to video to learn to make origami polyhedra. This step by step tutorial will teach you to fold paper into an origami triangle and a cube. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make origami polyhedra. Part 2 of 2 - How to Make origami polyhedra.
This six and a half minute long video shows how to fold a square piece of paper into an hollow inflatable box or cube. Even simple origami projects like this one are just about impossible to instruct someone in using words alone, so a video like this one is the perfect way to ...more
WonderHowTo is made up niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. Hacking, crafting, mining & more… just another ...more
YouTube contributor, Sommerwetter, demonstrates how to make a paper lantern (also known as a luminaria or farolito) using only scissors, a glue stick and a standard sheet of paper (and a candle or the recommended tea light, of course.) Multiple symmetrical folds in origami-lik ...more
Watch a person fold an origami box. This is an open box, like a drawer, but not like a cube. First step is typical, just make creases between the opposite corners. next step is to fold all four corners to the center point where the first two creases cross. next two opposite fl ...more
WonderHowTo is made up niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. This week: A double exposure cell phone photog ...more
It's once again Monday, which means it's time to highlight some of the most recent community submissions posted to the Math Craft corkboard. Since two of these posts were on polyhedral versions of M.C. Escher's tessellations, I thought we'd take a look at building a simple tes ...more
Follow a few simple steps to make a set of vellum origami cubes. Then enhance the cubes with decorative paper, sequins, and sticky Zots. With a string of small white or colored lights, the origami cubes serve as perfect homemade party lanterns. More than an origami lesson, vel ...more
This video origami tutorial shows how to use the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make shapes; in this case, moving cubes. Modular origami differs from traditional origami in that it requires multiple sheets of paper. Learn how to fold moving modular origami cubes ...more
You'll put Mr. Lance Burton out of business once you acquire how to make these easy but impressive magic cubes. Made out of many thin sheets of paper, these cubes are attached to one another without glue or tape and move a full 360 degrees. The magic cubes are incredibly easy ...more
We know that there is some seriously impressive origami out there. From 30-sided modular origami spheres to magic cubes and advanced, rounded figures like dragons, the world of origami offers so much to create if only you practice. Start small and cute by folding this easy or ...more
Looking for a fun and useful crafts project? Learn to make the most utile (and simplest) of origami sculptures, the paper box. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a decorative paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art ...more
The first and most basic tenet of origami is creating shapes using a single piece of paper. However, when it comes to modular origami, which is complex and multi-sided, this rule becomes a little more lenient. It's actually rather common in modular origamit o see magic cubes o ...more
Origami seems super complicated if you're just starting out. After all, with projects like 30-sided modular spheres and magic cubes, it's easy to find your beginner level crane a bit pathetic. But you don't have to keep folding lucky stars and boring cranes to get better at o ...more
This is one water bomb that's more postmodern art than scary - though fun - splashy summertime weapon. Using intricate tessellated origami folds and a drawn-on grid you'll learn how to create this interesting shape. The resulting shape can be modified; you can scrunch it toge ...more
It's Monday, which means once again, it's time to highlight some of the most recent community submissions posted to the Math Craft corkboard. I also thought we'd take a look at building a sliceform model of a hyperbolic paraboloid. Rachel Mansur put up two posts on her Modula ...more
Cory has posted some great picture of Father Magnus' intersecting cubes (the great man is holding one in his right hand) - well the above is what happens when five tetrahedra intersect. It is modular origami and made from just ten sheets of origami paper. technically in a fold ...more
Want to make a next-level origami gift box? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a hexagonal sonobe paper gift box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your o ...more
Need a place to store your various origami projects? Learn to make the most utile of origami sculptures, the paper box. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. ...more
After a quick and easy craft project? Learn to make the most utile of origami sculptures, the paper box. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more inform ...more
Looking for an easy craft project? Learn to make the most utile of origami sculptures, the paper box. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more informati ...more
Have an excess of small things and no place to put them? Learn to make the most utile of origami sculptures, the paper box. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper foldi ...more
Looking for a more advanced paper box design? Try this one. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a lidded, four-compartment paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get st ...more
Want to make a small box? Have a little time and paper to spare? Learn to make the most utile of origami sculptures, the paper box. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of pap ...more
Cory's post with instructions and templates Here's my first attempt at the 30 squares model. I needed to be a little bit more careful in the measuring and cutting as not everything matches up - but it is still a really pleasing shape. I realised that this shape is basically ...more
It's Monday, which means once again, it's time to highlight some of the recent community submissions posted to the Math Craft corkboard. I also thought that we'd try and create something known as an "Orderly Tangle" or "Polylink". This week we had a few submissions based off ...more