Things You'll Need:
- 8.5 x 11-inch paper
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Step 1
Preparing the paper is very easy. Use an 8.5 x 11 peice of paper (any paper will do) and lay it flat in front of you. It's easier if you are working on a hard surface like a table or notebook.
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Step 2
Determine the corner closest to you and bring the corner over to the opposite side so it makes a triangle. The paper will not be even; there will be about 2 inches left over that you will remove.
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Step 3
Remove the extra 2 inches left over by folding the paper at the seam and tearing it off.
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Step 4
Leaving the folded paper in a triangle. Turn the paper so the longest side faces you. Take the right side and fold it up to the middle of the left upper side.
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Step 5
Do the same thing to the other side so it forms something that resembles a takeout box from a Chinese restaurant.
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Step 6
Take the top part of the original triangle and fold it down over the folded corners. When you get the front and the back folded down, you can open up the cup.
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Step 7
The paper cup is finished and ready to use when you squeeze the sides to open the cup up. The heavier the paper, the longer it will hold liquid.
