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Why do I have to use square paper?

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If the paper isn't square, it will not fold correctly and will not be a perfect envelope.

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If I make it with normal paper, will it mail safely?

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The envelope may open up in the mail if you don't glue or tape it, but if you do that it should be as safe as a regular envelope.

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Can you put anything in the gift package?

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If it fits, then yes. Don't post illegal substances in the mail though as it could be dangerous.

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Do I even need glue? I mean, it's origami.

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You're right, you don't actually need glue. Every origami piece you make will hold itself together if you folded it correctly. Glue can just help make it extra-sturdy if necessary.

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Do I need to use paste or glue on my origami envelope?

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You can choose whichever glue you want, but liquid glue is messy and it will need to dry for a lot longer.

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Why is the bottom of the envelope not sealed?

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Because it fits into the flap. In true origami, you very rarely or never use tape or glue. Because this is an envelope, however, we can make an exception. I suggest using a quick swipe of a glue stick, because if you use too much glue then you can't get into the envelope. Or you can cut some pieces of double-sided tape and fit them into the flap.

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Why do you do origami?

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It can be fun and is a way to relax or create something new!

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What size paper should I use?

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You can use whatever size paper you like, depending on what one you're doing.

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How do I open the envelope?

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You just need to take the flap out of the fold and it should open if you made it correctly.

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Can I use A4 paper instead of square paper?

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If you use A4 paper, it won't fold properly, unless you are planning to cut it into a square.

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Can I use A4 paper?

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No, the instructions wouldn't work for a rectangular piece of paper, only square. However it is possible to cut it into a square if needed.

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How can I estimate the size of an origami envelope based on the size of the paper square?

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The size of the envelope will be about 1/3 the size of your original paper. For exact measurements, measure the rectangle formed between the midpoints of each side of the paper.

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Can I make it out of A3 paper?

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A3 paper will work just fine if you first turn it into a square by folding one of the corners over so the edges are aligned, then cutting off the excess.

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Can you show me how to make an A4 paper envelope?

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Yes, but ensure it matches the size of the origami paper by cutting the A4 paper into a square before starting.

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What happens if I don't fold the corners inwards when making an origami envelope?

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The origami envelope will not look or function properly.

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Why is my origami envelope very small?

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The size of your origami envelope is likely due to the number of folds relative to the size of the paper used. To create a larger envelope, you should use a larger sheet of paper or glue multiple smaller sheets together to form a bigger square.

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Can I mail these two-letter folds?

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Yes, but you might have to pay extra due to the irregular shape of the envelope.

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What is the point of making an envelope yourself? Just get one from the shops.😉

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If you make your own envelope you wouldn’t have to pay the cost of buying one, and if you wanted to design it a certain way, you could.

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What if I don’t have squared paper?

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Cut it or fold it into a square.

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Why do you need a square piece of paper?

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If the paper is not square, the corners will not line up correctly, and you may not be able to fold the envelope using the methods above. If you start with paper that is not square, you can cut it into a square to make it work.

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Will it matter if the paper is small?

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While you can use a small piece of paper, be sure to keep in mind that the final envelope will end up very tiny. If that's what you're going for, then yes, smaller paper works just as well, as long as you pay attention to the small details.

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Can I use regular printer paper?

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No, you cannot use this because it will not fold properly. You can only use use A4/printer paper on the second method only.

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Will the mailman/lady deliver the origami envelope that you make?

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Yes, they will deliver the envelope you made, you just have to add all the details a normal envelope would have.

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Should I use tape if I don't want it to open by accident?

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You can use tape, just make sure you can open the envelope again, you can also use tape that is decorated, just remember most of the decorated tape is made out of a paper-like material or paper itself.

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