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A finished Paper Cup in 3D, drawn by the folding engine

How to fold a Paper Cup

Difficulty
Easy
Steps
6 steps
Paper
One square sheet

Fold a triangle and cross the side corners over each other. Open the top with your fingers and it really holds water.


Steps

  1. Diagram for step 1

    Step 1Start with the white side up and turn the paper so a corner points toward you.

  2. Diagram for step 2

    Step 2Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner to make a triangle.

  3. Diagram for step 3

    Step 3Fold the left corner across to the right edge, so the top edge of the flap is parallel to the bottom edge.

  4. Diagram for step 4

    Step 4Fold the right corner across to the left corner of the flap you just made.

  5. Diagram for step 5

    Step 5Fold the front layer of the top corner down.

  6. Diagram for step 6

    Step 6Fold the remaining layer down behind. The cup is finished. With real paper, spread the top open with your fingers to use it as a cup.

  7. Diagram of the finished Paper Cup

    Finished