Next, fold the paper in half side to side. Repeat.
| How to make a Paper Origami Nest |
Once you have your square sheet of
paper, fold it in half diagonally twice so the fold lines make an x
from corner to corner.
Fold each corner in to the middle.
Flip the paper over.
Fold each corner in to the middle.
Now fold each flap in half so the center points rest even with the outer
edge. These will be the feet of the nest.
Flip the paper over.
At this point, you have the opportunity to get creative. You can
fan-fold the flaps, fold them flat back, or try rolling or cutting them
and see what happens. I'll show you the fan fold.
With a little practice, the fan folds can be even and all end up with
the final tip pointing in the same direction. Or, be creative and
make them however you want.
When you have the top edges folded or rolled or cut to your satisfaction, pinch the corners to pop the nest up into three dimensions:
Put your finger in the triangle to lift it, then pinch from the outside.
Do this from all four corners. It might take a bit of adjusting.
Place the nest on a solid flat surface and push the inside to square the
inside bottom edges.
