Fold the bottom edge of the paper up to the bottom of the triangle at the top of the paper.
Fold an envelope from a4.
Instead of buying packages of mailing envelopes consider making your own using only a piece of a4 letter size paper.
To make an origami envelope fold a square piece of paper in half like a triangle then fold the top point of the first layer toward the bottom.
If you need pretty envelopes for an upcoming party invites fold them using these beautiful origami squares.
Finally fold the triangle down to close the envelope and tape the edges of the envelope shut.
Fold the left hand edge across to meet the right hand edge.
Next fold the outer points toward the center so the bottom is square.
Fold the top right corner down to the left hand edge to create a triangle.
You could use christmas paper to make a christmas patterned one for a christmas card for instance.
No glue is required.
I made the red envelope on this page for my friend s baby s moon party which is a chinese celebration for when a baby turns one month old.
Start with your rectangle sheet of paper with the writing side up that way the writing will end up hidden inside.
A4 paper is standard printer paper throughout much of the world including europe and asia.
This folding method is typically done with a4 paper.
Along the square fold the left point back to the left edge fold it again back toward the middle then unfold the last fold.
Fold up your message so it fits inside the envelope then stick it inside.
I printed mine on a4 paper.
For other ways to make envelopes including a square origami envelope read on.
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Start with letter sized or a4 sheet of paper.
How to fold an envelope that stays closed without glue 1.
This method is simple trim your a4 paper into a square and fold as seen in the video.
Fold your own envelope from a single sheet of a4 or letter sized paper.
Not only is it a fun and easy paper project but it will save money and allow you to make a custom sized envelope for a card you want to send.