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

How to fold a Paper Cup

Difficulty
Easy
Steps
7 steps
Paper
One square sheet
When finished
Open and close

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

Steps to fold a Paper Cup (7 steps)

  1. How to fold a Paper Cup: diagram for step 1

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

  2. How to fold a Paper Cup: diagram for step 2

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

  3. How to fold a Paper Cup: 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. How to fold a Paper Cup: diagram for step 4

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

  5. How to fold a Paper Cup: diagram for step 5

    Step 5Fold the front layer of the top corner down and slide it into the pocket of the flap you just folded.

  6. How to fold a Paper Cup: diagram for step 6

    Step 6Fold the remaining layer down behind.

  7. How to fold a Paper Cup: diagram for step 7

    Step 7Put your fingers into the opening at the top and open it up. The cup is finished.

  8. Diagram of the finished Paper Cup

    Finished