Kashizara Party Tray

Mindful Origami

Posted by Ryland Peters & Small

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This origami tray is easy to make so experiment using various sized papers. Alternatively, use a water-proof cooking or parchment paper to make a platter that can be thrown away with any left-overs, making cleaning up after a party so much easier.

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You Will Need (1 thing)

  • 1 Sheet of 6in (15cm) Origami Paper (if you are using colouring paper, colour it in before you start folding)

Steps (6 steps, 10 minutes)

  1. 1

    With the coloured side up, fold the paper in half lengthwise, then fold each side into the middle before folding it back on itself to the new outer edge.

  2. 2

    Open up the last fold made 
and turn in the corners of the
 flaps so that the top and bottom
edges meet along the central
crease, then turn the corners in again so that the diagonal edges also meet along the central crease.

  3. 3

    Repeat on the other side.

  4. 4

    Fold the flaps that meet along the central crease over to the outside of the object.

  5. 5

    Carefully begin to open out the tray by pulling apart the outer edges, ensuring that the corners stay intact.

  6. 6

    When the shape has begun to appear, roll the ends over to form smooth lip