Simplest FUSE BOX Origami

This box is one of the simplest fuse box Japanese origami , and a classic of economy and efficiency . you may feel that you need an extra pair of hands towards the end, but the model is perfectly achievable. You’ll need four colours (or four of different colours).


1- Start with a square, lighter side upwards, and crease in half.

2- Fold the top edge to the centre crease. Turn the paper over.

3- Fold in half from side to side, crease and unfold, turn the paper over again

4- Crease the lower right diagonal and unfold .

5- Fold the lower left corner to the centre.

6- Une the creases shown to form the paper into three dimensions. You’ll need to pinch the upper third of the centrecreases into a valley.

7- Swing the triangular flap downwards to finish the unit. Then make three more.

8- Arrange two units as shown and slide thern partially into each other. Follow the while arrows carefully to see which flap slides where.

9- Position all four units lossely. When they are in place, slide in each pair, little by little, until they are tight together.

10- The completed box and lid.

How to create a TARUMPTY TUM TUM Japanese master origami designe

This model is by the japanese master of simple prigami designe. Takekawa , if blanced on one end, with the heavier side upwards, i twill turn a full somersault when tipped over. You can play an origami game by showing friends how the model tips, then asking them to try for themselves. The trick is to place the model with its lighter end upwards : it won’t somersault from that position and only the most observant poeple will guess why.


1- Start with a square of paper. Fold it in had hom top to bettom, then unfold.

2- Fold the upper side to the centre, crease and unfold.

3- Fold the lower side to the centre, and turn it in place.

4- Fold in two comers to line up along the coloured raw edge.

5- Repeat with the two original corners, folding to the crease.

6-Fold the top and bottom sections in half. Hold the corners in place so they don’t pop out as you fold.

7- The heavier side, with extra layers of paper, is markedhere. Fold the side ends to meet in the centre. You’re folding on hidden layers and will be able to feel where the paper naturally folds.

8- Open out these two flaps so they are at right angles to the central section.

9- The finished model, ready to somersault.