Papercraft: Origami Boxes for Gifts & Trinkets

The festive season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about the gifts and the way to present them!

I'm Evgeniya Righini-Brand, and in this quick class I will show you how to turn a sheet of paper into a neat box in a few simple steps without using any other materials! This is a really simple, but versatile technique for making origami boxes, which are great for packaging small gifts, and if you are not in a holiday mood you can also make nice trinket boxes or desk tidies!

In this class you'll learn:

• how to fold paper into a box;
• how to calculate box sizes and proportions;
• how to create complementary lids & inserts;
• what types of paper and card to use to create original boxes;
• what extra touches you can add to make your boxes special.
  
  

Materials:

• 90 gsm or origami paper to practice with;
• 120–200 gsm paper or card to make final durable boxed (please watch Paper Ideas video for more details and ideas).
  
  

Tools:

• ruler;
• pencil;
• craft knife;
• cutting mat (optional);
• scissors.
  
  

Resources (please see attached files in the project section):

• Printable Box Templates;
• Folding Instructions;
• Size Guide;
• Printable Patterns & Colours in A4 & A3 formats.
  
  

I cannot wait to see your origami boxes! Join in and let’s get folding!;)

• Introduction & Overview
• Paper Ideas
• Folding Technique
• Box Sizes & Proportions
• Making a Lid
• Making an Insert
• Further Ideas & Conclusion