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How to fold an origami little soda can

Fold the sides of a diamond behind for a tall can with slanted shoulders, pleat the top into a thin rim and flatten both ends.

You need: 1 square sheet, red, green or blue on one side. Easy, 5 steps, about 4 minutes.

Steps

  1. Sides behind. Put the square coloured side up like a diamond. Fold the left and right corners behind along straight up-and-down lines, so the can is tall and slim.
  2. Top behind. Fold the top corner behind along a straight line across, near the top.
  3. And back up. Behind, fold it back up a tiny bit lower, so a thin rim sits on top of the slanted shoulders.
  4. Flat lid. Fold the tip of the rim behind along a straight line across, so the can has a flat lid.
  5. Flat bottom. Fold the bottom corner behind along a straight line across, so the can stands flat.

Fizz!

Draw a white wave round the middle and a line near the top and bottom. Fold a few in different colours for a six-pack.

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