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This simple little basket can be made from something as simple as a sheet of paper . Use it to hold sweets, loose change, or anything light and small.
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Start out with a square sheet of paper . If you can't get square paper use A4 and fold it to get a square then tear off the side.
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Make a fold from all the corners: Diagonal to diagonal and the other 2 corners. Fold the paper in half from the top to the bottom and from the left to the right. You should have 4 folds.Advertisement
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Take 2 opposite corners and fold them in so they meet in the middle.
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Fold the 2 trapeziums in towards the middle and then stand them up. These are the sides of your origami basket.
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Take the sides that slope down and push down on them and flick the pointy bit up.
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Fold it down to the level of the other sides.
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Do the same to the other side.
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You have finished your basket.
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QuestionWhat type of paper should I use if I'm putting food in the paper basket?Robert Homayoon is an Origami Expert known for his engaging YouTube videos and accessible instructions. He has been teaching origami on YouTube since 2009. His channel has a following of over 676,000 subscribers, and his videos have garnered over 211 million views. Robert uses his channel to highlight his passion for teaching people origami, crafts, and how to solve puzzles. He graduated from SUNY Albany in 2007 and earned his D.M.D degree from Temple University Dental School in 2013.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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QuestionWhere do you recommend going for other projects?Community AnswerwikiHow has articles on how to Fold an Origami Lily , Make an Origami Heart , and Make an Origami Flying Bird , as well as others - try a search on "origami" in the wikiHow search box to find more!
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QuestionCan you explain step five further?Megan QiuCommunity AnswerTake one of the triangles on the side and push it a little forward, but don't rip the paper.
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Warnings
- Be careful of paper cuts; these are about the only danger in making this basket.Thanks
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