All folds Basics · Entry 3 of 18

Crease and unfold

An arrow that goes over and comes back: one solid head, one hollow head.

What it is

Fold, press a sharp crease, then open the paper again. The line that stays becomes a guide for later steps.

History

Pre-creasing is how most modern models begin. Complex designs are often fully pre-creased and then collapsed in one move.

Valley-fold the flap over