Fold An Envelope From A4
For other ways to make envelopes including a square origami envelope read on.
Fold an envelope from a4. Instead of buying packages of mailing envelopes consider making your own using only a piece of a4 letter size paper. If you need pretty envelopes for an upcoming party invites fold them using these beautiful origami squares. This folding method is typically done with a4 paper. A4 paper is standard printer paper throughout much of the world including europe and asia.
Not only is it a fun and easy paper project but it will save money and allow you to make a custom sized envelope for a card you want to send. There are of course several ways you can fold a. This paper is slightly longer and more narrow so we ll first need to trim down a sheet of standard 8 5 x 11 to make this one work. Fold up your message so it fits inside the envelope then stick it inside.
Start with your rectangle sheet of paper with the writing side up that way the writing will end up hidden inside. No glue is required. To make an origami envelope fold a square piece of paper in half like a triangle then fold the top point of the first layer toward the bottom. Fold the top right corner down to the left hand edge to create a triangle.
Add tip ask question comment download step 1. You could use christmas paper to make a christmas patterned one for a christmas card for instance. Along the square fold the left point back to the left edge fold it again back toward the middle then unfold the last fold. Finally fold the triangle down to close the envelope and tape the edges of the envelope shut.
Fold your own envelope from a single sheet of a4 or letter sized paper. I printed mine on a4 paper. Next fold the outer points toward the center so the bottom is square. I made the red envelope on this page for my friend s baby s moon party which is a chinese celebration for when a baby turns one month old.
How to fold an envelope that stays closed without glue 1. When you make your own envelope you can make it in whatever color or pattern you want. This method is simple trim your a4 paper into a square and fold as seen in the video.