How to make an origami Box with LidふたつきのはこBox with Lid
Fold two masu boxes and use one as a lid. The trick is to fold the lid a little bigger. It is perfect for a small gift.
★★★Masu Box (Medium)★★★Masu Box (Medium)
- 6 steps
- about 25 min
- 2 sheets of origami paper (same size)
- Age 10+
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How to fold
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四つの角を、まん中に合わせて折る（ざぶとん折り）
Fold all four corners to the center on both sheets.
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上と下のふちを折って、折りすじをつける。はこはまん中の線まで。ふたは、まん中の線から少しはなす
Fold the top and bottom edges in and unfold. For the box, fold to the center line. For the lid, stop a little before the center line.
ふたは、まん中の線とのあいだに 2mm ぐらいのすきまをあけます。
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左と右のふちも、同じように折りすじをつける
Do the same with the left and right edges.
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どちらも箱の形に組み立てる（ふたは、うらがえす）
Shape both sheets into boxes. Turn the lid upside down.
組み立て方は「ますのはこ」と同じです。上下のかべを立ててから、左右のかべを立てて、三角を内側へかぶせます。
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できあがり！はことふたのできあがり！ ふたをうらがえして、はこにかぶせましょう。
Finished! Your box and lid are finished! Turn the lid over and put it on the box.
ふたは、まん中の線とのあいだに 2mm ぐらいのすきまをあけます。Fun fact
ふたの紙を少しだけ大きくしても、ふたが作れます（たて・よこ 1cm ぐらい大きい紙）。
You can also make the lid from a slightly bigger sheet of paper (about 1 cm bigger).
Origami English in this model
- unfold開く（元に戻す）
- corner角
- edge辺（ふち）
- center line中心線
- triangle三角形
- lidふた
- box箱
- gapすきま
- giftおくりもの
❓ FAQ
- What age is this origami Box with Lid for?
- About Age 10+. It is rated “Challenge” (level 4 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 25 minutes.
- What paper do I need?
- 2 sheets of origami paper (same size) No scissors or glue are needed.
- What is it called in Japanese?
- In Japanese it is “ふたつきのはこ” (ふた付きの箱). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
- Can I print the instructions?
- Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.
