Easy Origami Star Box

This is a variation of the popular origami star box . Try folding both and see which one you like better!

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Easy Origami Star Box Step 1: Start by folding an origami waterbomb base . This is a commonly used base in origami and we've created a separate page of instructions for it.

Origami Waterbomb Base

Easy Origami Star Box Step 2: Fold both the right and left corners to the top.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 3: Fold the tips down. Crease well and unfold.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 4: Pry paper open and make a squash fold by pressing paper flat.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 5: Make 2 diagonal folds with the upper layers only.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 6: Make 2 diagonal mountain folds.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 7: Flip paper over.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 8: Repeat Steps 2 to 7 on this side. When completed, both sides should be identical.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 9: Fold up the tip. Crease well and unfold.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 10: Repeat Step 9 on the other 3 sides.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 11: Fold down the top tip. Crease well and unfold.

Easy Origami Star Box Step 12: Look at your paper from the top. Pry paper open in the center then flatten the bottom to form the base of the box.

and your origami star box is complete!

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