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How to Make Origami Paper Cups for Valentine's Day

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Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Valentine's day is the perfect holiday to make origami paper cups from pretty printed papers. Origami cups are not suited for serving liquids, but work fantastically for little candies and party favors. This origami project is well suited for experts and beginners alike.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Cut a piece of paper into a perfect square. Lay the paper on your work surface with the colored or printed side down.

  2. Step 2

    Form a triangle with the paper by folding it in half diagonally. Firmly crease the fold with your fingers or run a flat object over it.

  3. Step 3

    Fold the point of the triangle, on the side that is facing you down so that the left side of the triangle is even with the bottom of the triangle. Crease the fold and then open it up.

  4. Step 4

    Repeat this step for the right side of the triangle, folding the point down so that the right side of the triangle is even with the bottom fold. Crease the fold and open it up.

  5. Step 5

    Hold the paper with the creases toward you. Take the bottom right corner and fold it up so that the corner point is in the center of the previously formed crease lines. Repeat this on the left side, crease the edges and keep them folded.

  6. Step 6

    Bring the top point of the triangle down. Make a crease at the point where the two bottom points meet at the crease lines. Fold the opposite side down, making a crease at the same point. Firmly press both creases.

  7. Step 7

    Put your finger in the center of the cup. Open the cup up and shape it with your fingers. Fill the cup with candies or small favors.

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