Q&A for How to Make an Origami Paper Basket

A food-safe parchment or wax paper is a great option because it’s designed to come into direct contact with food and has a non-stick surface. Another excellent choice is greaseproof paper, which resists oils and moisture and keeps your box sturdy even if you're storing something like cookies or chocolates. Avoid using standard printer paper or heavily dyed craft paper directly with food because these aren't food-safe and may cause poisoning.

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Take one of the triangles on the side and push it a little forward, but don't rip the paper.

Yes, anywhere you have paper.

You can do this by using a harder paper, or use glue so it will be sturdier.

That's what I did. My box worked out really well! I used regular printer paper.

Yes, the end result should look like a square from a top-down view. If it doesn't, consider reviewing your folding technique.

You can add a paper handle just by cutting a strip of paper from the same paper used to make the basket, of a width about 1/2 to 1 inch (1-2.5cm). Staple or glue the ends of the strip by to the sides of the basket in its middle. If you don't want to glue or staple it, then cut small slits into the edges of the basket and gently slide in the strap ends to the slits.

Refold the crease to align it precisely with each half of the paper, or try again using a new piece of paper.

In my experience, it is possible for kids to make this, but success depends more on their skill level than their age.

Yes, you can put anything in the basket as long as it fits and is supported by the structure.

Fold the paper diagonally from corner to corner, then fold the other two corners. Next, fold the paper in half from top to bottom and from left to right.

Yes, you can fit a chicken nugget, but avoid using it multiple times as the grease will eventually soak in and ruin the paper.

If you don't have origami paper, you can use printer or regular paper and cut it into a square. This way, you can make the basket without needing to buy specific paper.

You can use paper with different patterns. You can also decorate the finished basket, such as doodling on the outside or the inside of the box, gluing ribbons on, and so much more.

Yes, you can. Use a bigger size of origami paper to make a bigger basket, follow the same instructions above and the basket size will be bigger. Or, you could look for a different tutorial that provides larger dimensions for an origami basket.

You could keep small items in the basket, like paper clips, pins or buttons. Or, make some lovely paper flowers to add to your little origami basket.

You can get origami paper from any stationery shop, office supplies store or art supplies store. Origami paper is also easily purchased online, from auction sites, direct from craft stores or through sites like Etsy, etc.