Introduction

This tutorial walks you through folding a traditional boatfrom a single square sheet of paper. Follow each step in order, take your time with the creases, and you'll have a finished traditional boat in about <5 min.

Step by Step

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   Step 1

   Start with a rectangular piece of paper. Fold it in half vertically and then unfold it to create a crease.

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   Step 2

   Fold the paper in half horizontally.

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   Step 3

   Fold the top corners down to meet the center crease. Your paper should now look like a triangle with a rectangle underneath.

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   Step 4

   Fold the top layer of the rectangle up along the bottom edge of the triangle.

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   Step 5

   Mountain fold the bottom layer of the rectangle up behind the triangle.

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   Step 6

   Open the paper from the bottom and push in the sides.

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   Step 7

   This should create a diamond shape.

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   Step 8

   Tuck the right flap under the left flap on both sides, flattening the model.

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   Step 9

   Fold the top flap of the diamond up along the bottom edge of the top triangle. Then, flip the model over and repeat the fold on the other side.

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    Step 10

    Open the paper at the bottom again, similar to Step 6.

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    Step 11

    Gently pull both ends of the paper out until the boat forms.

Finished Model

Congratulations!You've completed this tutorial.