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Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

The reverse boat-shaped folding method is a folding method used in many origami. You can learn some complex origami techniques by learning the reverse boat-shaped folding paper. Come and learn together.

Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

Steps:

  1. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    Here, you will learn how to complete the left diamond fold in origami.

    The Left Diamond Fold crease pattern is shown here.

  2. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    1. Here we will use a double triangle fold to show how to complete the left diamond fold.

    However, the left diamond fold is not limited to the double triangle fold. We could have used a double square fold from here.

  3. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    2. Now, complete a left diamond fold.

    Tip, the "left diamond fold" symbol appears as two solid lines.

  4. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    3. Fold the cross valley and then unfold it.

    This horizontal valley fold sets the boundary of the left diamond fold.

  5. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    4. Turn the basic fold over from left to right.

  6. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    5. Fold horizontally, then expand.

    This horizontal valley fold once again sets the boundary of the left diamond fold.

  7. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    6. Flip the basic fold from right to left.

  8. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    7. Open the paper.

  9. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    8. Now, complete the left diamond fold here.

  10. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    9. First draw a horizontal mountain fold.

  11. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    10. Make horizontal valley folds and complete two mountain folds at the same time.

  12. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    11. Fold horizontally.

  13. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    12. Tilt the model to see the top hole.

  14. Basic origami folding method: reverse boat fold

    13.Okay! Complete the left diamond fold.

Extended reading:

1. Basic origami folding method: double square folding

2. Basic origami folding method: sharp angle folding

3. Basic origami folding method: 6x8 squares

4. Basic origami folding method: reverse leaf-shaped folding

5. Basic origami folding method: sharp angle folding