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Origami Pattern Base

The origami pattern base is the foundation of many origami including the photo frame, fancy basket and flower coaster

 

Origami Pattern Base Step 1: Start with a 6 inch x 6 inch (15cm x 15cm) square origami paper, color side down.

Fold paper in half on both the diagonal axis. Crease well and unfold.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 2: Fold paper in half on both the vertical and horizontal axis. Crease well and unfold.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 3: Fold the left and right sides to meet in the center.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 4: Fold the top and bottom halves to meet in the center.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 5: Unfold Step 4 on the top half.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 6: Make 2 diagonal folds as indicated.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 7: Bring the top down and press paper flat.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 8: Repeat Steps 5 to 7 on the bottom half.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 9: Fold the top left and right tips to the top.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 10: Pry the tips open then make a squash fold by pressing paper flat.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 11: Fold down the remaining left and right tips.

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Origami Pattern Base Step 12: Pry tips open and make squash folds by pressing paper flat.

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The origami pattern base is complete!

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