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How to fold an origami picture frame

Fold the four edges in to make a sturdy frame band around a window, then fold the outer corners behind to bevel them. Slip a little drawing under the band.

You need: 1 square sheet, 15 × 15 cm. Easy, 3 steps, about 4 minutes.

Steps

  1. Top and bottom in. Fold the top edge down and the bottom edge up, each about a third of the way to the middle.
  2. Sides in. Fold the left and right edges in by the same amount. The white middle is now the window.
  3. Bevel the corners. Fold the four outer corners behind a little to give the frame neat bevelled corners.

Framed!

Draw a tiny picture in the window, or slide a small photo under the band. Make a few in different colours for a mini gallery.

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