2 animated diagrams
Boxes & containers
Practical folds that hold things — gifts, sweets, paper clips, even a sip of water.
Easy2 min · 5 steps
Paper Cup
The origami paper cup is a small open container folded from a single square that can briefly hold water or dry snacks. It is one of the easiest origami models and takes about two minutes, making it a classic first project.
Intermediate8 min · 9 steps
Masu Box
The masu box is a traditional Japanese square box folded from a single sheet that locks together without glue. It is an intermediate model that takes about eight minutes, with one three-dimensional step where the walls are raised.