The eye-catching design was created by Tomoko Fuse.You only need 4 squares of paper to make it.Make sure you crease cleanly so your espiral stays together.The finished product will be worth it because of the effort and concentration involved.
Step 1: The espiral has a color scheme.
Depending on the number of colors you want to include in your project.You could use 4 sheets of the same color.The project is eye-catching with multiple colors.Try a dual color scheme, which requires 2 sheets in one color and another in another, or go for a rainbow effect with 4 sheets, each one in a different color.If you are making this project for the first time, use 4 different colors.It will be easier to tell the pieces apart.
Step 2: Take 4 sheets of paper and fold them.
You can use any size you want, but a 6 by 6 in square will allow you to fold several full rotations.You can use any kind of paper as long as it is thin and stiff enough to hold a crease.You could use either paper.Don't use construction paper, it's too thick for creating multiple folds.If your papers aren't square already, you can cut them down to squares by folding the upper right corner of the paper down.The excess paper needs to be cut off.
Step 3: white side up, lay one square in front of you
The colored side of the paper should face down.Make a small pencil mark on the side of the paper you are using.As you fold, this will help you remember which side to face.
Step 4: Open the square back up by folding it in half.
Run your finger along the folded edge to make a clean crease.The paper is flat with one crease running down the middle.
Step 5: The paper should be folded in half in the opposite direction.
You can open the paper again by running your finger along the line.The X shape on the paper will be formed by the 2 creases.
Step 6: White side facing up, lay the paper in front of you again.
The paper should be oriented like a diamond, rather than a square.Make sure the side with the small mark is facing up if you are not using the paper.
Step 7: The center crease is reached by folding the bottom right side up.
The bottom point of the square should be brought to the left.The horizontal crease is in the middle of the paper.The paper will stay folded down if you crease it with your finger.
Step 8: Use the upper left-hand edge to copy this fold.
The top left edge should be lined up with the center crease.If you crease the paper cleanly, you can keep it in place.The shape will look like a parallelogram at this point.
Step 9: To line up with the center crease, fold the top right edge down.
Make sure the edges are straight.The central point will be along the top half of the shape.
Step 10: The lower left edge needs to be folded on the bottom.
Bring the edge in line with the center crease.Make a clean crease by pressing down on the fold.
Step 11: The sides should be folded in half to make a triangular shape.
You can crease the fold by running your finger along the edge of the triangle.The triangle shape should be placed in front of you with the flat edge on the bottom and the point on top.
Step 12: Bring the left side to the right by folding the triangle in half.
If you fold along this line cleanly, you can leave a crease behind it.The next folds should be aligned with a line straight down the middle of your triangle.
Step 13: To line up with the center crease, fold over the left edge.
The left side of the triangle should be moved to the center.Place the triangle's center crease on its top edge.To crease it, press the fold down.At this stage in the folding process, your shape should have 1 point pointing downwards and 1 pointing out to the right.
Step 14: The paper should be flip over and folded on the other side.
To line up with the center crease, fold the remaining side of the triangle over.The sides of the edges should line up.This completes the unit.
Step 15: To form 4 units in total, repeat the process on the other papers.
To make your folds as clean as possible, line up your edges.You are ready to put them together once you have finished 4 identical units.
Step 16: Take the units back to their triangle shape.
The side crease that angles upward is called a mountain fold, while the center crease is referred to as a valley fold.The mountain folds will be hidden by the end of the project.
Step 17: Pick two units and place them side by side.
Line them up with the flat edges facing each other.These units are called A and B for the purpose of explaining.To make a dual-color design, use 2 units in the same color paper.Pick any 2 colors if you are using 4 different colors.
Step 18: If you want to add a third unit, slide it over unit A and under unit B.
To explain, we need to lift the top of unit B and slide C beneath it.This will hide the mountain fold of unit C.Line up the flat edge of the unit with the middle crease of A and B.
Step 19: The last unit should be under A and over B.
Unit D has a mountain fold on the left side, so you need to tuck it under the first triangle.If you want to do this, slide unit D under A and leave it above B.The pointed ends are aligned if the 4 units are adjusted.An interlocked cross shape should be created by the 4 units.
Step 20: Re-fold along the valley fold of the unit.
The re-folding of the units' valley folds can begin now that everything is in place.The point on the bottom right-hand side is called unit D.
Step 21: The other units work clockwise.
You will fold along the valley line for unit A, keeping its long edge in line with the center.If you fold unit C's valley fold, the point will come downward and the long edge will be flush with the center line.
Step 22: Lift up unit D's folded piece and re-fold unit B.
The valley fold has been hidden by the other piece, so you need to lift the first piece out of the way.The long edge of unit B is in line with the center.When you are done folding, put unit D back over the top of unit B.This is the last rotation.
Step 23: This time, make your own valley folds.
Starting at the top right-hand corner again and working clockwise, fold each piece over to match the center line.Lift the first piece out of the way and then lay it back down on top.
Step 24: You have to keep folding until you get to the tips of the paper.
Until the ends become too small to fold, complete as many rotation as you can.You will be able to do 3-4 rotation with 6 by 6 in paper.
Step 25: If you want to repeat the process on another side, turn the project over.
You need to finish the other side to complete the espiral.As you flip the project over, hold the tips on the completed side carefully.Work clockwise until the ends are too small to fold, starting with the top right-hand piece.
Step 26: Pull slightly by pinching the sides by the folded ends.
When they hold together, twist the ends in a clockwise direction.This will help keep your folds together.Pull the folds apart so you can see the different layers.You are done!The thin paper could tear if you pull too far.