How to Fold an
Origami
Model Display Stand
Source: Origami
Treasure Chest by Keiji Kitamura. Size
variations by Barbara Boxster.
![Morning Glory and Iris Leaf origami-origami-vase-1.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-vase-1.jpg) This
display stand is a fabulous device for displaying all kinds of origami
models.
You can use it as a vase
for flowers
and leaves, for example.
It's an ideal surface for writing a![Heart Flower and Candy Dish Box origami-place-card-and-box.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-place-card-and-box.jpg)
message.
One of our size variations
is perfect for place cards. >
A
neat gift idea is to mail someone some models, along
with a collapsed
display stand and assembly instructions. We
provide separate assembly
instructions
that even non-folders can follow.![Heart Flowers in a Display Stand made from a 8 1/2 inch square display-stand-medium-size](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami_heart_flower_pair_in_display_standsm.jpg)
A standard 5⅞ (15 cm)
piece of origami
paper makes a tiny 3x1 inch stand. An
8½ inch square
makes one that is 4¼x1½
inches.
We also came up with some
larger sizes with
different proportions using regular 8½x11 inch paper.
Instructions for 8½x11
paper vary slightly from the standard instructions and are
provided below.
Standard Instructions
1. Fold
the paper in half to make a center crease.
2. Unfold.
3. Fold
in both sides to meet the center crease.
4. Unfold.
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![origami-model-display-stand-steps01-4.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-steps01-4.jpg)
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5.
Fold
in both sides to meet the creases you just made.
6. Turn
the model over.
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![origami-model-display-stand-steps05-6.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-steps05-6.jpg)
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7.
Fold the entire thing in half, by folding
the lower half up to meet the top edge.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step07.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step07.jpg) ![origami-model-display-stand-step07b.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step07b.jpg)
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8. Fold
the corner in, even with the cut edge of the paper (or, if you are making the placecard variation, to the crease line that is closer to the middle).
9.
Unfold.
10.
Repeat
on the opposite corner.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step08.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step08.jpg) ![origami-model-display-stand-step10.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step10.jpg)
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11. Spin
the model around to put the folded edge away from you.
12. Lift
up one side and...
...stick your finger in between the layers and slide it into the
point.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step11a.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step11a.jpg) ![origami-model-display-stand-step11.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step11.jpg)
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13. Squash
fold a little triangle. Use
the helper creases you made in Step 8.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step13.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step13a.jpg)
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14. Repeat
Steps 12 and 13 on the other side.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step14.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step14a.jpg)
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15. Turn
the model over and spin it around to put the folded edge toward you.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step15.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step15a.jpg)
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16. Fold
both sides in using the existing crease.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step16a.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step16a.jpg) ![origami-model-display-stand-step16b.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step16b1.jpg)
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17. Fold
the bottom edge up, even with the bases of the little triangles.
Crease well and unfold.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step17.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step17.jpg) ![origami-model-display-stand-step17b.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step17b.jpg)
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18. Spin
the model around again.
19. Working
with the top layer, fold the bottom edge up to meet the crease you just
made.
20. Unfold.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step18-20.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step18-20.jpg)
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21. Fold
the edge up to meet the crease you just made.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step21.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step21.jpg)
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22. You
should have these creases.
23. Turn
the model over and repeat Steps 16-20 on the other side.
Guess
what? The folding
is done. Just a bit
of assembly is required. This is the stage at which you could write on
it, such as a message or name for a place card.
This
is also the stage to which you could return it for mailing or for
storage in a flattened state.
Important: Before writing a message on it, make
sure you know which end is up!
Fold back the
top layer to reveal the message areas.
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![origami-model-display-stand-step22.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step22.jpg)
![origami-model-display-stand-writehere.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-writehere.jpg)
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24. If
you’re going to be sending this to someone with assembly instructions,
or to help yourself do it the first time, turn the model over and label
it as shown.
As
and Bs on one side, Cs and Ds on the other. Plus,
the double-headed arrows between
the pairs of creases.
None of these marks will show in the end
result.
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![origami-model-display-stand-label1.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-step-label1.jpg)
![origami-model-display-stand-label2.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-label2.jpg)
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If you are mailing the
stand to
someone, print the following instructions and include them for the
recipient.
Origami
Display
Stand
Assembly Instructions
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1.
Insert Corners A into
Slots B.
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![origami-model-display-stand-assembly01.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-assembly01.jpg)
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2. A
good tug, as indicated by the double-headed arrow, will help get it
smooth and secure.
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![origami-model-display-stand-assembly02.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-assembly02.jpg)
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3. Insert
Corners C into
Slots D.
Repeat the tug.
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![origami-model-display-stand-assembly03.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-assembly03.jpg)
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4. Set
the stand on the arrows. They
indicate the bottom of the stand.
5.
Insert the
decorative piece(s) into the slot at the top.
Enjoy!
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![origami-model-display-stand-final.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-model-display-stand-final.jpg)
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Size
Variations (width x height)
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Note:
If this is your first time making a stand, we recommend making one from
the standard instructions using a square piece of paper before attempting these variations!
For
a 3¼ x 2 inch stand
This
is a good size for place cards or for writing a
message.
Use an 8½ x 11 inch
piece of paper and place it in portrait
orientation.
Start with these
instructions:
1.
Fold in the left and right sides 1”. Do not
unfold.
2.
Fold in the sides 1½
inches. Unfold this step only.
3. Fold
the remainder
the same as the standard
instructions beginning at Step 6.
Be sure to fold to
the crease line at Step 8.
For
a 5½ x 1¾ inch stand
Use
a 8½ x 11 inch piece of paper and place it in landscape
orientation.
There is only one change
to the standard
instructions:
- At
Step 21, fold the edge up 1 inch
only.
For
a 6 x 1½ inch
stand
Use an 8½ x 11 inch
piece of paper and place it in landscape
orientation.
Modify the standard
instructions as follows:
1. Skip
Steps 1 and 2.
2. At
Step 3, fold the sides in 2½ inches.
3. The
rest is folded the same as the standard
instructions.
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