Saturday, November 28, 2009

Hexagonal Origami Box

Hexagonal Origami Box

A six-sided box, this design is from Origami Boxes by Tomoko Fuse. Each box requires 12 square pieces of paper, 6 for the bottom and 6 for the lid. I used 15cm x 15cm paper. Paper, washi chiyogami.

Hexagonal Origami Box

Six-petal pinwheel design on lid. Paper, saika chiyogami tsuru. No scissors, glue or tape used!

Hexagonal Origami Box Lid

Inside of lid. This type of folding is also known as unit or modular origami.

Hexagonal Origami Boxes

Like it says in the book "It's delicate work, so go slowly and patiently".
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22 comments:

  1. SalihanTue Feb 09, 05:46:00 PM 2010

    Hello from Australia! Thanks for visiting Salihan Crafts #932 on your magic carpet ride. You have a such a pretty blog here and your origami is wonderful. I really like this boxed you've made.

    Hope you enjoy the rest of your travels, Deb. Have a lovely day! :) me@salihan.com

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  2. DebWed Feb 17, 06:30:00 PM 2010

    thank you Salihan!

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  3. robynlSat Nov 04, 05:05:00 PM 2017

    wow, my Mom would have loved doing this craft as she was very into crafts of all sorts. I might give it a try as they are neat(boxes).

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  4. KristySat Nov 04, 05:46:00 PM 2017

    I love this idea to put a small gift in, like jewelry

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  5. NancySat Nov 04, 05:49:00 PM 2017

    These are darling little boxes. They would be cute for small gifts.

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  6. kitbluSat Nov 04, 10:16:00 PM 2017

    Origami is not only gorgeous but it can also be functional as this box shows. I keep telling myself to learn how to make a paper cup so I can whip one up when I need one. I would also like to find a pattern for a small container to hold salt, pepper and similar condiments to give to homeless people. Do you know of one Deb? I know that condiments are always in demand by a group that feeds the homeless and provides many other services for them.

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    1. DebMon Nov 06, 09:22:00 AM 2017

      Thanks for your comment kitblu.
      Below is a link to my origami cup tutorial.

      http://handmadebydeb.blogspot.ca/2016/03/happy-water-review-origami-cup-challenge.html

      The cup can also be used for packaging - with a slight variation to the fold it becomes closeable. Experiment and you should see what I mean. HINT Do not turn as shown in diagram 6.

      Alternatively you might like the below envelope tutorial.

      http://handmadebydeb.blogspot.ca/search/label/Lai%20See%20Red%20Envelope

      Happy folding!

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    2. kitbluMon Nov 06, 08:12:00 PM 2017

      Thank you! Not just for the origami but also the information on Happy Water. The city I live in no longer has a Sobey's but I am moving at the end of the month to a town that does have one. A happy coincidence!

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  7. SilviaSat Nov 04, 11:15:00 PM 2017

    so pretty! love to try and make some!

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  8. GabriellySun Nov 05, 10:24:00 AM 2017

    These are really cute.

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  9. UnknownTue Nov 07, 08:41:00 AM 2017

    That is so cool...I would like to learn how to make it!

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  10. Calvin F.Tue Nov 07, 02:04:00 PM 2017

    Mesmerizing piece of craft!

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  11. Kathy EyreTue Nov 07, 06:46:00 PM 2017

    I like these boxes, they do, however, look difficult. I guess I should start with something small!!

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  12. AnonymousTue Nov 07, 07:03:00 PM 2017

    They are all so pretty.
    Marilyn

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  13. UnknownWed Nov 08, 11:29:00 AM 2017

    These are beautiful!

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  14. freddieSat Nov 11, 02:26:00 PM 2017

    Origami is so beautiful. I wish I had the patience to do it.

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  15. Kathy KMon Nov 13, 11:10:00 AM 2017

    These boxes are beautiful! I would love to learn the art of Origami.

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  16. trishdenTue Nov 14, 03:08:00 PM 2017

    Wow, these came out so beautiful. It would make a great gift with a nice piece of jewelry inside. Thanks for sharing.
    Trish F

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  17. MichelleCatSun Nov 19, 11:56:00 AM 2017

    I have always been fascinated with origami; even remember doing some when I was much (decades) younger. I even have a book somewhere around here. These are quite beautiful!

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  18. Michelle KafkaSun Nov 19, 02:41:00 PM 2017

    Beautiful, fun boxes.

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  19. Eileen BoyceSun Nov 19, 07:20:00 PM 2017

    These are so cute!

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  20. joyvenSun Nov 19, 09:05:00 PM 2017

    These are really pretty - makes me want to try to make one

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