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    How do I make nice crisp folds when making origami?
    Coco Sato
    Origamist and Contemporary Artist
    Coco Sato is an Origamist and Contemporary Artist based in Brighton, UK. She is an award-winning contemporary artist specializing in origami and geometric sculptures. With a multidisciplinary practice encompassing sculpture, performance, psychology, and geometry, she explores shifting perspectives through the intricate art of origami. Coco’s work bridges cultures by combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary concepts, inviting audiences to reconsider their relationship with the world.
    Origamist and Contemporary Artist
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    To achieve those crisp, professional-looking folds, make sure that your paper edges are perfectly aligned. This step is really important because even a tiny misalignment can change the whole look of your design. Once your paper is lined up, press gently along the fold with your finger. Then, use your fingernail to go over the crease to make it sharper and neater. If you want folding to get even easier, you can use tools. A good tool for pressing folds is a bone folder and you can obtain one at craft or stationery stores. If you don't have this tool, there are many other things you probably have around the house that you could use. Many household items can serve as effective substitutes. A ruler, the flat side of a butter knife, or even the edge of a credit card can be used to create sharp, precise folds. The key to crisp folds is to take your time and don't rush—focus on making each fold as precise as possible.
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    How can I make it large?
    MattTheWaffleCat
    Community Answer
    Use large paper. The larger the paper, the larger the spaceship; the smaller the paper, the smaller the spaceship.
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    What size and type of paper should be used?
    Community Answer
    Printer paper would do well with this. The printer pager already has a set size. If you like, you can also print designs on it before use.
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    What paper should I use?
    Community Answer
    Traditional origami paper is the best to use, and you can find it at most large craft stores and online.
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    Is it possible to make it with a square paper?
    Community Answer
    No, it should be a rectangle shape.
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    How can I make a spaceship strong and big enough for my Lego figure to fit in it and soar through space?
    Community Answer
    Use bigger paper and use hot glue to place the Lego piece where you want him to sit.
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    If I want to do this, what color should the paper be?
    Elizabeth Bolster
    Community Answer
    You can use any color you think will fit, but use gray if you want it to look like a spaceship.
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