Tomoko Fuse - Tomoko Fuse’s Origami Boxes

Authors Note An origami box is a treasure box that fits in the palm of your hand. Its hard not to smile when presented with something so cleverly made. The exquisite form makes you want to handle it gently, and, in practical terms, it is a little on the delicate side. But an origami box offers a lot more than just functionality. Making a box is a fun and rewarding process, as bits of paper are folded and assembled and unexpected shapes and patterns emerge. And depending on the textures and prints of the papers you use, the same basic box can have many different possible looks.

The boxes in this book can be made from printer paper or standard origami sheets, but you can use thicker paper to make stronger boxes and use glue to reinforce sections. Experimenting with different kinds of paper can yield some surprising results. Presenting a gift in an origami box is a real pleasure too. Recipients will be as delighted with the boxs intricate beauty as with the present it contains. Tomoko Fuse Tomoko Fuses ORIGAMI BOXESA Guide to Origami Symbols and Basic Folds Tips Unless specified, glue isnt needed for the projects in this book, but feel free to use if it you feel that the paper calls for it, or if reinforcement seems necessary.It may take you a few tries to master the various techniques. If you are new to origami folding, we suggest starting with readily available origami paper in standard sizes.

Once you have grasped the basics, have fun experimenting with different types of paper and sizes of your own choosing. Part 1 Simple Boxes From Square SheetsThe base and lid for each box are each folded from a single square sheet of paper. Both are very easy to make. Practice first with commercially-available, standard-sized origami paper, then try your hand at varying the sizes and using some of your favorite specialty papers. The simpler the design, the more the paper will shine.Masu Box (Traditional)
Page 6 Cube Box
Page 8 Rectangular Box
Page 9 Dome Box A
Page 24 Dome Box B
Page 26 Pyramid Box A
Page 18 Flower Petal Box
Page 20 Dome Box D
Page 27 Dome Box C
Page 27 Triangular Box with Internal Partitions
Page 14 The Traditional Masu Box 6 6 in (15 15 cm) sheets are standard The traditional Masu box is folded from a square sheet of paper and has many variations. Lets start with the basics.Basic Masu Base Fold the corners to the center, taking care not to shift the already folded sections. Crease and unfold. Open and reverse fold to form box side. Fold flap down and press into place.

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Masu Variation 1 Square Box with a Lid 6 6 in (15 15 cm) sheets are standard To make a lid for the Masa Box above, start from step 3 of the Basic Masu Base instructions: Fold to about 1/8 in (4 mm) below the center. Unfold, including the inner small triangle. Match symbols on each side, folding along symbol. Unfold, including the inner triangles. Next page