I folded these gorgeous boxes from single 15 cm squares. The design is from Practical Origami, Folding Your Way to Everyday Accessories by Shufu-no-Tomo, published by Vertical, Inc. of New York. The 160 page paperback presents 75 useful and decorative projects with clear, step-by-step instructional text, diagrams and photographs. It's an inspirational guide to the ancient art of paper folding. You'll learn how to make beautiful packets and boxes perfect for gifting. Easy through difficult. Paper in square and rectangular sizes required. A valuable resource I will return to over and over again because of all the handy projects. A lovely book. Get your copy below!
CONTENTS
Basic folds and symbols explained
Materials, tools, tips and tricks
How to Resize Patterns
Index
Part 1
GORGEOUS EVERYDAY CONTAINERS
Rectangular Box
Sweets Box
Pound Cake Box
Open Box
Cookie Box
Gift Bag
Deli Box
Lunch Box
Cutlery Case
Square Box
Small Drawer
Two-Tone Box
Bag with Handles
Part 2
TABLETOP DECORATIONS
Chopsticks Envelope
Pop Chopsticks Envelope
Knotted Chopsticks
Bunny Chopsticks Rest
Hat Chopsticks Rest
Boat Tray
Crane Chopsticks
Cherry Blossom Dish
Serving Paper
Crane Serving Paper
Toothpick Holder
Herb Pouch
Triangle Pouch
Pepper Pouch
Candy Dish
Candy Box
Cutlery Rest
Heart Napkin Ring
Card Stand
Photo Frame
Part 3
GIFT WRAPPINGS WITH A JAPANESE TWIST
Cross Pouch
Cross-Over Pouch
Simple Pouch
Pinwheel Pouches
Four-Corner Pouch
Hexagonal Pouch
Octagon Pouch
Celebratory Envelopes
Part 4
DESKTOP ACCESSORIES
Book Cover 1
Book Cover 2
Book Cover 3
Envelope
Shirt and Tie Envelope
Shirt and Tie Bag
CD Case
Pen Tray
Desktop Box
Pyramid Potpourri Case
Tissue Case
Card Case
Folding Card Case
Part 5
DECORATIONS FOR EVERY SEASON
Paper Crane
Plum Blossoms
Butterfly
Mustard Blossom
Dolls
Offering Box
Helmet
Iris
Goldfish Balloon
Hydrangea
Dragonfly
Evening Primrose
Snow Bunny
Camellia
Leaf
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This is really cool
ReplyDeleteI love the art of origami.
ReplyDeleteawesome ideas for one to make.
ReplyDeletei could use these for christmas
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThese would be so much better than buying little gift boxes! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteperfect for giving out Christmas treats
ReplyDeleteGreat idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea. I will try it.
ReplyDeleteOh wow. These are great! How nice it would be to use at Christmas! Great book would love to try to make all of them.
ReplyDeleteI have a coworker that I need to pass this on to as she buys boxes every year to put her Christmas treats in!
ReplyDeletejan
How handy to make your own boxes. I will have to try this.
ReplyDeletewould be fun to make, and then add homemade candies for holiday gifts! So pretty
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS SO COOL ORAGAMI IS A GREAT ART FORM.
ReplyDeleteThese would be so fun to make.
ReplyDeleteNever tried Origami - it has to be experienced.
ReplyDeleteI used to make origami gift boxes. I should get back to this. Love it!
ReplyDeletethis looks so cute!
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