Expandable Origami

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Expandable Origami

Expandable Origami
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Expandable Spiral Origami Cube is an addictive and fun way to discover basic engineering. We have made 5 cubes, but you can add as many as you want.

Supplies

Origami Paper

OR

Colored paper cut down to 5 7/8"

Gather Your Supplies

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8 pieces will make 5 cubes, but you can add as many as you want.

Fold Paper Corner to Corner

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Fold Inwards

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Fold Inwards to Make a Rectangle

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Fold Some More

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Now Your Fold Should Look Like a Square With Two Pointed Ends

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Fold and Make More

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Combine to Folded Pieces Together to Make a Square

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Make More and Glue Them Together

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Let Dry Flat. Once Dry, Twist to Open.

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