Materials: A square piece of paper. Any size is fine, but 6x6 inches works well for beginners.
The Blintz Base Mastering these techniques sets the groundwork for greater understanding and skill in origami.
Step 1
Start with the color side down.
Step 2
Fold the paper in half horizontally (edge to edge). Crease well and unfold. Fold in half horizontally in the opposite direction. This creates a vertical and horizontal cross crease.
Step 3
Create a blintz fold by folding the four corners towards the center of the paper.
Fold one corner at a time going counter or clockwise.
Your Preliminary or Square Base is complete! Check out these models that start with this base.
Happy folding!