Detailed steps for origami drawers.
Origami drawers are a fun origami art that can make small and cute decorations or practical little storage boxes. Here's a detailed step-by-step guide to help you learn how to fold out a perfect drawer.
1. Prepare materials.
First, you need to prepare a suitable piece of paper. In general, using colored origami materials will make your drawers more aesthetically pleasing. You can also use regular handmade paper or printer paper. Make sure the size of the paper is appropriate for your needs.
Second, the basic creases.
Fold the paper diagonally in half to get a triangle.
Fold one side of the triangle in half toward the midline and unfold, leaving a crease.
Fold the other side of the triangle in half toward the midline and unfold, leaving a crease again.
Repeat the above steps to get more creases. These creases will provide a reference for your subsequent folding.
3. Folding drawer body.
Fold the four corners of the paper in half toward the center point to get a small square.
Fold the four sides of the square in half toward the midline to get a smaller square.
Fold the four sides of the small square in half again towards the midline to get a smaller square.
Fold the four sides of the small square inward to get a diamond.
Fold the two corners of the diamond in half towards the midline to get a triangle.
Fold the bottom edge of the triangle upwards and unfold it, leaving a crease.
Fold both sides of the triangle in half toward the midline and unfold, leaving two creases again.
Fold the bottom edge of the triangle up based on the previous crease and adjust the angles of the sides so that they are parallel to the bottom edge.
Fold the sides in half so that they form a square shape with the bottom edge. At this point, the body of your drawer is complete.
4. Foldable drawer lids.
Repeat the above steps on the other side of the paper (folding the drawer body) to get another triangle.
Using this triangle as the lid of the drawer, adjust its size and angle so that it matches the drawer body.
Fold the sides of the lid in half so that they form a square shape with the bottom edge. At this point, your drawer lid is complete.
5. Complete the drawer.
Combine the drawer body and lid to form a complete drawer. You can use glue or double-sided tape to hold them together to make sure they don't fall apart.
6. Decoration and personalization.
You can use colored paper, stickers, or other decorations to decorate your drawers. You can add your own name, pattern or sticker ** on the drawer, etc. With personalized decorations, you can make your drawers more unique and interesting.
With the detailed steps above, you should be able to successfully fold out a beautiful drawer. Remember, patience and attentiveness are key, as each step needs to be done carefully. With constant practice and experimentation, you will be able to fold out a more perfect drawer. Hope you find these steps helpful!