1) Cut two squares of matching paper, with one slightly smaller than the other. 2) Fold the corners of the smaller square into the center on all sides. 3) Fold all edges into the center to form a triangle, then open the sides and make cuts indicated by solid lines. Fold remaining flaps to form a box with angled sides.

1. ALMOST ORIGAMI BOX
1. Cut two squares of matching or co-ordinating
paper. Cut one square 1/4” smaller than the
other. The finished box size is approximately
one third the size of the paper you begin with.
Set the larger square aside.
2. Make a light pencil mark on the wrong side of
the square indicating the centre. Fold all four
corners into the centre.
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3. Fold all four edges to the
centre.
4. Open out the triangle at the right and left
sides.
5. Make four cuts where
they are indicated in
the diagram with a solid
line
6. Fold the top and bottom edges along the fold
lines. Hold them so that they are perpendicu-
lar to the bottom of the box and push in the
angled pieces at the ends so that they meet
along the adjacent sides.
7. Fold the left and right sides up, over the fold-
ed in side flaps and into the centre of the box.
You can glue the tips of the triangles down if
you wish.
8. Repeat the steps for the second square of
paper. It will be just slightly larger as it is the
top of the box.
© C. Moote, 2005