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How to fold a square

How to fold a square is as follows:

A. Fold a square

1. Fold the square piece of paper along the diagonal to get an isosceles triangle.

2. Fold one base side of the isosceles triangle in half, parallel to the other base side, to get a small triangle.

3. Fold the top corners of the small triangle downwards and then unfold it. This is done to fold the four corners of the square.

4. Fold the four corners of the square piece of paper inward along the crease to get a small square.

5. Finally, fold the four sides of the small square outward along the crease to get a complete square.

Two, other different folding and paper-cutting art

1, making a windmill

Fold the square of paper into four triangles, and then fold the tip of each triangle outward to form the blades of a windmill. Stick the windmill on a stick and it can be made to spin in the wind.

2. Make Paper Flowers

Fold the square paper into many small triangles, then fold the tip of each triangle outward to form the shape of a flower petal. Paste the petals together to create a beautiful paper flower.

3, making stars

Fold the square paper into the shape of a five-pointed star, then fold each corner outward to form the shape of a star. You can fold multiple sheets of paper into multiple stars and paste them together to form a beautiful hanging decoration.

4. Make a heart

Fold a square of paper into the shape of a heart, then fold the two sides of the heart inward to form the bottom of the heart. You can fold multiple sheets of paper into multiple hearts and paste them together to form a beautiful heart hanging.

5, making handicrafts

You can fold square paper into various different shapes and structures, such as birds, fish, boats and other handicrafts. These handicrafts can be used to decorate the room or given to friends as gifts.

Art Forms and Techniques of Origami Originating in China

1. Origins and History of Origami

Originally originating in China, origami was initially used to mimic the natural phenomena of the heavens and earth, the sun, the moon and the stars. With the passage of time, origami gradually developed into a unique art form and became popular worldwide.

2. Basic Origami Skills

The art of origami requires some basic skills, such as diagonal folding, horizontal folding and vertical folding. These techniques are the basis of origami and can help us create a variety of shapes and structures.

3. Applications of Origami

Offsetting is not only a form of entertainment, but can also be widely used in real life. Origami can be used for packaging and decoration, as well as for making models and toys and so on.