Make an Inflatable Cube Out of Paper
How to make an inflatable cube.
Steps
- First, fold one sheet of square paper in half horizontally to create a crease guide and then unfold the sheet of paper.
- Next, fold the sheet in half vertically to create a crease guide and then unfold the sheet of paper.
- Now, fold the sheet in half diagonally (top right corner to lower left corner) to create another crease guide and unfold the sheet of paper.
- Once again, fold the sheet in half diagonally (top left corner to lower right corner) to create a crease guide then unfold the sheet of paper.
- Next, fold in the two side creases on the sheet until they form into a pyramid shape.
- Fold the triangle corners up in half so they meet at the top point. Repeat on the other side of the triangle shape.
- Next, fold the right and left corners to the center of the diamond shape. Repeat on the other side of the diamond shape.
- Now fold down the small left and right side triangles in half so they meet in the center. Repeat this step on the other side.
- Unfold the larger left and right side and fold down in the small triangles (same triangles folded a couple steps earlier). Repeat this step on the other side.
- Tuck in the small triangles gently ,as you do not want to break the corners (Repeat this step on the other side).
- Finally, blow into the hole at the bottom until the cube is inflated.
Tips
- If you don't have a square piece of paper take a rectangular one, fold it it diagonally until you see a big triangle and a skinny rectangle under it and cut the triangle out then unfold it.
- This works best with origami paper.
Warnings
- Don't fill this with water unless you know that the paper is strong enough to hold it.
- Don't blow too hard into the hole or the small triangles will pop up from inside the larger ones.
Things You'll Need
- Scissors (if you don't have a square piece of paper)
- Paper (rectangular or square)
- A flat surface to work on