Text-Only Instructions -
Credits and Resources:
This model has been folded by me without any external reference or resource.
It was derived from the "Decorative Dish" (see Credits and Resources for MDL0015).
Steps 1 to 7 for this model are identical to those of the "Decorative Dish".
If you are aware of any other source where this model or similar might be listed, please let me know so I can reference it under this heading.
Paper to be used: Square, any size; use large paper to practice with at first.
Folding level: Easy/Beginner
Steps: 12
Description: This is a fairly secure, rectangular, closed pouch or packet and may likely also be described by some as a purse or envelope.
It can be folded as a flat envelope, but if the bottom is pushed upwards a little, the sides will become slightly rounded and the model becomes three-dimensional, although it can not stand securely on its own.
Its finished size will depend on the size of the paper you are using.
If folded from printer or copy paper, the finished pouch, will be more or less the size of a credit card.
The back of the pouch has a triangle at each bottom corner while the front has a very interesting design composed of a straight band with sloping sides at the top, with 5 smaller triangles forming the bottom part of the rectangle.
Remarks:
This pouch/packet can be used for enclosing cards, notes, money, sweets, any small, flat objects.
Alternatively, a note can simply be folded into this model and decorated for a quick children's project or a personal touch.
When folded from larger-sized paper, it can be used as a method for wrapping a gift without tape or glue.
It can also be matched with the theme of any occasion or party and used as place cards and/or to hold small party favors for each guest.
Write a name on the top front part of the pouch to use as a placecard.
If using two-sided origami paper, lay your paper with the patterned or colored side down before starting to fold.
The color or pattern will be visible on the outside of your pouch/packet.
NOTE: This model starts from the blintz base. If you are able to achieve this without instructions, fold the blintz base once, turn the model over and repeat the blintz fold with the new, smaller square; then go to Step 7.
Step 1
Place a square piece of paper down on a hard, flat surface with its edges to the left and right, top and bottom.
Step 2
Fold the left edge over to meet the right edge. Crease and unfold.
Step 3
Fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge. Crease and unfold.
Step 4
Use the crease lines on your paper to fold all four corners in to meet at the center of the square.
NOTE: This step May require some practice, because the folds should be straight and equal to each other. Try out different ways of folding until you find what works for you.
The best way I have found is to recrease the horizontal and vertical center lines. Then fold the top left and right points inwards to form two top triangles. Turn the
model 180 degrees and repeat this last step.
When pressed flat, you should end up with a square-shaped model.
Make sure that, as far as possible, all outside corners are folded neatly at a 90 degree angle and that the crease lines all lie straight and meet precisely in the center of the square.
It is fine to have very small "gap lines" between your triangles, but keep them straight and as small as possible.
Step 5
Flip your paper over and position it once again as for Step 1 and then repeat Steps 2 and 3 with your folded square.
Step 6
Fold all 4 corners into the center again to form another smaller square.
Crease well and turn back over again.
Step 7
You will notice 4 flaps coming together at the center of your square. Fold the two top flaps outwards so their points meet the top left and right corners of your model.
Crease well and leave folded.
NOTE: If you'd like to place an object inside your pouch or packet, place it at the center of your model before continuing with the next step.
Step 8
Now, fold the bottom edge of your model upwards and tuck the entire edge under the two pockets you have just folded in the previous step.
Press lightly along the top and bottom edges of the rectangle that has been formed.
Step 9
You will notice a triangular shape at the center of your model. Grasp its bottom point and fold it inwards as far as it will go (mountain fold) so it disappears under the top edge of the triangle.
You will be left with a horizontal band at the top center of your model.
Step 10
Turn the rectangle over again and fold the bottom point of the triangle at its center away from you so its point disappears over the top edge of the model.
Step 11
Turn over again and tuck the small point near the top edge of your pouch/packet under the horizontal flap mentioned in Step 9 above.
Step 12
If you prefer, press lightly upwards from the bottom center of the pouch/packet to round out the sides and make the model three-dimensional.
Making origami accessible to visually impaired crafters through text instructions.
for non-commercial use only.
Compiled by Lindy van der Merwe, November 2009
Revised, July 2022
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