How to Fold a Piece of Paper in Half

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Here is how you can fold a piece of paper in half.

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    If you want to get a good fold, you must make sure the paper is even, doesn't have any cuts, wrinkles, or wet spots.
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    Lift the other edge of the piece of paper about one inch off of the folding surface. (Be careful not to rip it.) Carefully pull that corner over to the opposite side of the paper. Make sure the corners line up. You will notice that if you let go of the corner at this point the paper will go back to normal.
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    Carefully apply downward force onto the bend by sliding your finger down the bend, and be sure not to rip the paper with your fingernail. Ensure a good crease by going over the fold with the back of your fingernail (still being careful not to rip it). If you have done this correctly, your paper should be symmetrical, and it should seem half the size of the original unbent paper.
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    You've folded a piece of paper!
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    How do I prevent it from folding unevenly? Like one side is centimeters below the other and it looks bad.
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    Push the open side of the paper against a flat surface that is perpendicular to the ground or table you are folding on. Then form a crease using the above instructions.
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    I want to rip paper. How do I do it by using this method?
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    Fold the paper and press down on the crease over a hard surface. Unfold and turn it over. Repeat. Then rip along the fold, carefully. This method will give you a straight line.
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    Do I need any materials to fold paper in half?
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    No. Just fold it. If the crease needs to be flat, run your fingernail along it firmly.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Paper
      • Sufficient Manual Dexterity (IMPORTANT)

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